MN weather: Hundreds of crashes during Tuesday winter storm

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The latest winter storm to hit Minnesota has caused hundreds of crashes across the state as heavy snow made for difficult driving conditions during the evening commute.

State Patrol crash numbers

By the numbers:

The Minnesota State Patrol says between noon and 9 p.m., they’ve responded to 156 property damage crashes statewide. Authorities say 15 of the crashes involved injuries, but there have not been any fatalities.

The State Patrol also said there have been 10 spin-outs, 220 vehicles that have gone off the road and five semi-trucks that have jack-knifed.

Semi pile-up in Monticello spills pasta on I-94

What we know:

The State Patrol says a five-vehicle pile-up on Interstate 94 Tuesday afternoon caused pasta to spill on the highway. Authorities say the crash involved four semi-trucks and one passenger car on eastbound I-94 at Highway 25 in Monticello.

Authorities say the driver of the passenger car suffered a minor injury, and the interstate had to close briefly to clean up the pasta.

Snow is finished for now 

The snow has stopped, for now. Temperatures are starting to rise a bit during this lull of snow. Another band of flurries is expected later Tuesday night into the overnight, making for a more difficult early morning commute. 

More snow emergencies 

Local perspective:

Brooklyn Center declared a snow emergency starting at 10 p.m. on Dec. 9. No on-street parking is allowed until roads are plowed curb to curb. 

A snow emergency was also declared a snow emergency, as soon as the snow reaches 2 inches. There is no parking allowed on city streets from Dec. 9-10, until the roads are plowed curb to curb. 

The City of Crystal declared a snow emergency starting at 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 10. For more information, click here.

The City of Golden Valley has winter parking restrictions in effect. Crews will begin plowing all city streets starting at 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec.10. No parking is allowed on any street from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m., or until all streets have been plowed curb to curb.