Storm Drops 5 Inches of Snow On St. Michael; More Coming Thursday

ST. MICHAEL, MN — Parts of St. Michael were hit with almost a half-foot of snow earlier this week, and more is on the way, according to forecasts.

Snowfall totals from the National Weather Service show 5.6 inches of snow fell in the southern part of the city, while about 2.6 inches of snowfall was recorded in east-southeast St. Michael.

Forecasts indicate snow is likely to return to St. Michael on Thursday afternoon, though only about an inch is expected to accumulate. There is an 80 percent chance of precipitation Thursday in St. Michael, according to the NWS.

Wind chill values could dip as low as 17 degrees below zero Thursday, the NWS said.

St. Michael parking ordinances ban residents from parking on city streets from 2-6 a.m. every morning from Nov. 1 to April 1.

Residents must also remove their vehicles from St. Michael streets and city-owned parking lots if at least 2 inches of snow fall. Vehicles must remain off city streets and lots until they are fully plowed.

Here is the National Weather Service’s forecast for St. Michael:

Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -14. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. Wind chill values as low as -16. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Thursday
Snow, mainly after 1 p.m. High near 11. Wind chill values as low as -17. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday night
Snow likely, mainly before 10 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -16. North northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 13. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Friday night
Mostly clear, with a low around 1. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 30. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 23. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind around 5 mph.