The Twin Cities is finally seeing its first substantial snowfall of the season, and the locals have taken to social media to post their elation — and words of caution — as the region is expected to see up to 7 inches of accumulation Thursday.

The National Weather Service has urged caution as motorists took to the roads in the morning.

"Plan for a slick and hazardous Thursday morning commute," NWS said. "Allow extra time to get to your destination and remember, take it slow."

Several folks have taken to sites like X and Bluesky to broadcast road conditions.

The Weather Service forecasts highs below freezing for the next three days, which means the accumulation should last through the weekend. Meteorologist Paul Douglas says weather models show temperatures creeping up next week, though there should still be enough snow on the ground for the Twin Cities to have a white Christmas.

Meanwhile, several folks posted about Thursday's snowfall with a jubilant tone.

"Out of the bosom of the Air, Out of the cloud-folds of her garments shaken, Over the woodlands brown and bare, Over the harvest-fields forsaken, Silent, and soft, and slow Descends the snow." Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, "Snow-Flakes" #mnwx

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— anneflo.bsky.social (@anneflo.bsky.social) December 19, 2024 at 7:33 AM

❄️ The corgis could not be more excited!! ❄️ WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT — Heavy snow expected — Total snow accumulations between 5"–7" for central, east central & west central #Minnesota #mnwx forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.ph...

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— William Toenjes 🔜 MagicCon Chicago (@toomuchdew.bsky.social) December 19, 2024 at 7:34 AM