Nice Snow Totals From Across Minnesota Yesterday

Following what was the least snowy January on record for most of the southern half of Minnesota, some areas in the central part of the state picked up measurable accumulation Wednesday.

The three to four week outlook for February from the NOAA (National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration) is calling for normal to slightly above normal chance of snow this month. Depending where you are in the state, 'normal' ranges from 7 or 8 inches in the southern region, to a foot in the north.

In the short-term, there's a Winter Storm Watch for late Friday night through Saturday, with .5 to 8 inches of snow possible.

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Minnesota Snowfall Totals for Wednesday, February 5th

After a snowy weekend across northern Minnesota and especially along the north shore, the central part of the state got a dose of the white stuff yesterday.

• Cold Spring, Minnesota - 4.0"
• Mora, Minnesota - 3.9"
• Richmond, Minnesota - 3.5"
• Pine City, Minnesota - 3.0"
• Saint Cloud, Minnesota - 2.6"
• Willmar, Minnesota - 2.4"
• Monticello, Minnesota, Minnesota - 2.0"

A Few Totals from Last Weekend in Northern Minnesota

• Two Harbors, Minnesota - 8.0"
• Duluth, Minnesota - 7.0"
• Castle Danger, Minnesota - 6.5"
• Cloquet, Minnesota - 6.3"
• Hermantown, Minnesota - 5.3"

According to NOAA's predictions for the the next four weeks, we can expect to see normal February snowfall, even possibly leaning to the above normal side of things.

Here's what the average snowfall in February looks like across the state:

• Faribault: 8"
• Duluth: 12"
• Owatonna: 8"
• Rochester: 9"
• St. Cloud: 7"
• Twin Cities: 8"

Is it finally our turn this weekend here in southern Minnesota? As of Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service says the models are beginning to fluctuate north and south, with some disagreement as to where the heaviest snow will accumulate.