Here's How Much Snow Fell Thursday, Dec. 19 In MN

MINNEAPOLIS — The latest snowfall totals are in from the Twin Cities' first major snowstorm of the season, revealing a range of accumulation across the region.

Here are the key measurements from the National Weather Service:

• Minneapolis St. Paul Airport: 5.2 inches
• Chanhassen National Weather Service Headquarters: 6.0 inches
• Eau Claire, WI: 2.8 inches

Chanhassen topped the list with the highest recorded total of 6.0 inches, while Eau Claire saw significantly lighter accumulation at just under 3 inches. MSP Airport recorded a moderate 5.2 inches, reflecting the variability of snowfall in the region.

Another inch of snow fell overnight across parts of the metro as well.

Meteorologists note that this system brought steady snowfall throughout much of the area, with heavier bands concentrated closer to the Twin Cities metro. The impacts on travel were noticeable, with slick roads and flight delays reported.

While the snowfall created a winter wonderland, it also led to dangerous travel conditions. The Minnesota State Patrol reported the following crash statistics for Dec. 19:

• 453 property damage crashes
• 38 injury crashes
• 1 fatal crash
• 281 vehicles off the road
• 28 vehicles spun out
• 37 jackknifed semis

As winter ramps up, these numbers serve as an early reminder for residents to prepare for shifting weather conditions. Looking ahead, temperatures are forecasted to jump well above normal for this time of year.

Here's the full NWS forecast from the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport:

Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Light east southeast wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 29. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

Christmas Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.