When it comes to the probability for at least one of inch of snow next week, the European, American and Canadian models favor the greatest likelihood in North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota.

The weather will decidedly shift into winter next week, with a storm system moving into the Minnesota and Wisconsin area Tuesday, said National Weather Service Twin Cities meteorologist Brent Hewett. The storm system will bring rain, and possibly heavy rain, with temperatures in the 40s, he said.

Like it or not, winter is just around the corner. After a brown season last year, some Minnesotans are keeping their fingers crossed.