I-35 closed in southern MN, northern Iowa due to crashes, snow
(FOX 9) - Sections of I-35 are closed in southern Minnesota stretching into Iowa due to multiple crashes as parts of the state deal with blizzard conditions.
Blizzard conditions in MN
What we know:
The National Weather Service announced closures in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa due to the snowy weather in southern Minnesota on Sunday afternoon.
- I-35 is closed between Owatonna and Clarks Grove, Minnesota starting at 2:45 p.m.
- I-35 is also closed between Clear Lake, Iowa and Ames, Iowa
- Starting at 4 p.m., I-35 will close between Albert Lea south into northern Iowa
It's unclear when the interstate will reopen.
Big picture view:
Hundreds of crashes have been reported statewide amid the winter storm and potential blizzard conditions in some areas.
No-travel advisories have been issued for parts of southwest and southeast Minnesota telling drivers to avoid state highways amid the winter storm.