Undated (KROC-AM News)- A wild weather pattern is predicted to bring snow and possibly severe thunderstorms to Minnesota

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It follows two days of record warmth reported in the Twin Cities and communities in southern Minnesota. 

The predicted storm system is set to move with a cold front across Minnesota that will send temperatures plummeting, the National Weather Service says. 

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Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Possible in Southeast MN Wednesday

The Storm Prediction Center issued a prediction indicating that portions of Fillmore and Houston Counties are at a level one risk for severe thunderstorms. 

Forecasters say the system, which could bring damaging winds, hail and heavy rain to areas south of the Interstate 90 corridor, is expected to hit far southeastern Minnesota between 2 p.m. and midnight on Wednesday. 

Winter Storm Watch: Up to 6 Inches of Snow Possible for Communities in Minnesota

Further north, the National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Winter Storm Watch

Communities along the shores of Lake Superior in northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin could see snow accumulations as high as six inches through Thursday. 

Snow is also in forecast for the Rochester area on Thursday night. It’s expected to mix with rain before clearing out of southeast Minnesota by Friday morning, according to Wednesday morning’s National Weather Service forecast.

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