The Twin Cities metro area caught a break from heavy snow while areas south of the metro were looking like a winter wonderland Thursday.

The metro area saw less snow accumulation than previously forecast because the storm shifted south and east.

Another round of wintry weather returned Monday with the snow tapering off Tuesday morning.

KSTP.com traffic reporter Rusty Gatenby said roads were mostly wet with a few slick spots during the morning commute.

Tornado sirens sounded Thursday afternoon and evening as snow fell across the state.