A significant winter storm is impacting Minnesota and surrounding regions with a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain forecasted through Thursday. Schools have announced closures and transitioned to virtual learning due to hazardous conditions. Residents in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas should expect treacherous morning commutes as lingering precipitation creates icy roadways. Various winter weather alerts have been issued, warning of heavy ice accumulations, with potential for dangerously slick travel. The coming days may see additional rounds of winter weather, including two winter storms expected to deliver substantial precipitation across the northern United States.