MN weather: Slippery roads Monday; no travel advisory lifted

Name: MN weather: Dangerous driving conditions across Twin Cities [5:30 a.m. update]
Uploaded: 2025-12-29T05:03:33-06:00
Description: Roads are still covered in snow and/or ice and winds are whipping, which are making for dangerous driving conditions across the Twin Cities metro and much of southern Minnesota.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Fresh snow and gusty winds made for difficult driving conditions across the southern half of Minnesota on Monday.

Roughly 5–7 inches of snow fell across the region on Sunday. Gusty winds, blowing snow, and icy road conditions will combine to prolong hazardous travel conditions through the morning commute.

Find live updates on road and weather conditions below.

12:45 p.m. — Slippery conditions persist on Twin Cities roads

Roads, especially side streets, overpasses and ramps, remain slippery in many areas on Monday afternoon, so drive with caution.

MnDOT is reporting some highways in the Twin Cities are partially covered in slush or compacted snow, while southwest of the Twin Cities road conditions are worse, with some highways covered in ice or snow. Visibility is still reduced west and southwest of the Twin Cities, where blowing snow prompted a no travel advisory earlier in the day.

Find the latest road conditions here.

12:30 p.m. — Hundreds of crashes reported

The Minnesota State Patrol reported hundreds of crashes on Monday. There were 186 property damage crashes, 148 vehicles off the road, 16 crashes that led to injuries and 17 jackknifed semi-trucks between midnight and 11:30 a.m. on Monday.

11 a.m. — Road conditions improving

Road conditions as of 11 a.m. on Monday.

Road conditions are slowly improving across the region, but blowing and drifting snow could still impact your drive, according to MnDOT.

Some roads in the Twin Cities metro are partially covered in slush or ice, while roads in southern Minnesota are in worse shape with reduced visibility due to blowing snow.

I-35 from Albert Lea south is still closed as of 11 a.m. but the interstate is expected to reopen in Iowa Monday afternoon.

9:30 a.m. — No travel advisory lifted for much of MN

No travel is advised in a portion of far southern Minnesota, near Albert Lea.

MnDOT has lifted the no travel advisory for southwestern Minnesota that has been in place since Sunday. Many roads remain snow or ice covered, so drivers are urged to use caution. Visibility may also be reduced due to blowing snow.

However, I-35 from Albert Lea to the Iowa border, and I-35 in Iowa, remain closed due to white-out conditions and drifting snow. A portion of roadways in the area are still under no travel advisories, according to MnDOT's website.

Find the latest road conditions here.

9:05 a.m. — Highway 71 reopens in Minnesota

Highway 71 from Redwood Falls to Highway 14, which was closed Monday morning, has reopened, according to MnDOT. It was closed earlier in the day due to drifting snow and vehicles blocking the roadway.

Minnesota 60 between Butterfield and 2 miles west of the St. James area remains closed. I-35 from Albert Lea to the Iowa border, and into Iowa, is also still closed.

All state highways in Southwest Minnesota remain in a No Travel Advised status, MnDOT says. Counties impacted by the no travel advisory include Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Redwood, Renville, Pipestone, and Yellow Medicine. Heavy snowfall and strong winds are creating limited visibility.

9 a.m. — I-35 is still closed in Iowa

I-35 north in Iowa is still closed to the Minnesota border. Meanwhile, most of northeastern Iowa is under a no travel advisory.

8:50 a.m. — St. Paul declares a snow emergency

St. Paul has declared a snow emergency starting Monday night. Take note of where you can and cannot park so you don't get towed.

Minneapolis and other cities have also declared snow emergencies. Find more information on those here.

8 a.m. — Icy conditions persist, no travel advisory in SW Minnesota

While conditions on Twin Cities roadways are improving, highways still have icy spots so use caution.

Meanwhile, a no travel advisory remains for west of the Twin Cities and in southwestern Minnesota, where blowing snow is creating problems. Three highways remain closed as of 8 a.m.:

Minnesota 60 is closed between Windom and Minnesota 4 due to drifting snow.
US 71 is closed between US 14 and Minnesota 19, near Redwood Falls.
Interstate 35 is closed between I-90 in Albert Lea and the Iowa border due to white-out conditions.

7 a.m. - Icy roads for morning commute

There's blowing and drifting snow in the Twin Cities metro area for the morning commute, and some roads are still covered in snow and ice, which is making things slippery.

Ramps, bridges and overpasses are expected to be slippery all day, MnDOT says.

MnDOT says blowing and drifting snow has prompted road closures and no travel advisories in southwestern Minnesota on Monday morning. MnDOT was forced to pull their crews off the roads due to conditions, and crews are working to clean things up to reopen the roads.

6:30 a.m. — No travel advisory remains in place, some roads closed

Road conditions as of 6:30 a.m. Monday.

No travel is advised on state highways in southwestern Minnesota, and some highways in the area are closed.

The closed highways are:

Minnesota 60 is closed between Windom and Minnesota 4 due to drifting snow.
US 71 is closed between US 14 and Minnesota 19, near Redwood Falls.
Interstate 35 is closed between I-90 in Albert Lea and the Iowa border due to white-out conditions.

Counties impacted by MnDOT's no travel advisory include Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Redwood, Renville, Pipestone, and Yellow Medicine counties. Strong winds are creating limited visibility.

Find the latest road conditions here.

5:55 a.m. — Several crashes early Monday

The Minnesota State Patrol is reporting that between midnight and 5:30 a.m. on Monday, there were 25 property damage crashes, one injury crash, five spin outs and five jackknifed semi-trucks.

The State Patrol is asking people to drive slowly and cautiously during the morning commute.

5:40 a.m. — US 71 closed in SW Minnesota

US 71 between Sanborn and Redwood Falls is closed due to drifting snow on the roadway, according to MnDOT's website.

In addition, all state highways in Southwest Minnesota remain in a no travel advised status.

Find the latest road conditions here.

5:30 a.m. — Jackknifed semi on I-94

MN weather: Dangerous driving conditions across Twin Cities [5:30 a.m. update]

Roads are still covered in snow and/or ice and winds are whipping, which are making for dangerous driving conditions across the Twin Cities metro and much of southern Minnesota.

A jackknifed semi-truck was reported on Interstate 94 in Albertville, but crews are on the scene assisting to get the scene cleared before the busiest part of the morning commute.

Elsewhere, roads are still covered in snow and/or ice and winds are whipping, which are making for dangerous driving conditions across the Twin Cities metro and much of southern Minnesota.

5 a.m. — Snow-covered roads, white-out conditions

Roads in the Twin Cities metro are partially covered in snow and ice Monday morning. Meanwhile, no travel is advised in a large area of southwestern Minnesota, where white-out conditions are possible due to blowing snow.

Interstate 35 remains closed Monday morning in far southern Minnesota due to white-out conditions, as well as drifting and blowing snow.

Find the latest road conditions here.

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