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Storm Drops 8 Inches of Snow; Lakeville Cancels Class on Tuesday

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Students rejoice!

Lakeville schools cancelled classes district-wide on Tuesday, thanks to a snowstorm that blanketed the metro area with a thick layer of freshly fallen powder overnight.

Twitter was buzzing with happy kids who couldn't believe they actualy had a snow day.

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"It's been five hours and I still can't believe Lakeville kids finally got a snow day #seemslikeamiracle," wrote student Umarah Kabir.

The winter storm deposited as much as 10 inches of snow during the overnight hours in some Dakota County communities, according to the National Weather Service. The snow is expected to continue this morning, with totals in excess of 12 inches likely in some areas.

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Forecasters are calling for a high temperature of 29 degrees on Tuesday, with northeast winds at 10 mph. The winter storm warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. this evening. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is reporting difficult driving conditions on all of the major Dakota County highways, including Interstate 35E and 494, Hwy. 52 and Hwy. 77.

Although Lakeville does not declare snow emergencies, the city's winter parking rules are certainly in effect. Here's a quick refresher on the parking regulations:

  • Parking is allowed on the side of the street with even house addresses from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on even days.
  • Parking is allowed on the side of the street with odd house addresses from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on odd days.
  • From 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., parking is allowed on both sides of the street every day.


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