Copy shortlink: Doppler Radar at 10:43 am. Beware the Ides of March. No kidding, Paul. Average March snowfall in the Twin Cities is about 10", which won't be too hard to believe today, especially if you live south and west of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Storm Headlines: Snow becomes heavier into midday and afternoon as a band of snow and sleet spreads slowly north and east across the metro area. Ice pellets (sleet) may mix in with the snow at times. Temperatures through the evening hours will hover between 30-32F, so cold enough to accumulate, even on freeways.Expect a sharp gradient in snowfall totals, with the best chance of 5-7" over far southern and western suburbs by late tonight - the best chance of a half foot of slush will come from Waconia and Shakopee to Faribault and Rochester.