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Minnesota winter storm update: Blustery, tough travel [3:30 a.m.]
Accumulating snow is starting to come to an end in the Twin Cities and elsewhere across Minnesota. Heavier snow persists around Lake Superior, especially in Wisconsin. The snowstorm is still impacting travel across much of the state, especially Wednesday morning. Residential and main roads may be slick, so use caution.
Accumulating snow is starting to come to an end in the Twin Cities and elsewhere across Minnesota. Heavier snow persists around Lake Superior, especially in Wisconsin. The snowstorm is still impacting travel across much of the state, especially Wednesday morning. Residential and main roads may be slick, so use caution.
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MN snowy road conditions update [3:15 a.m.]
The falling snow and gusty winds, which are causing blowing snow, has made travel conditions tough across much of the state early Wednesday. Twin Cities roadways have some snow on them, while northern Minnesota roadways are covered in snow, according to MnDOT's website. Meanwhile, in western Minnesota, roadways are listed as completely covered with ice, and motorists should expect blowing snow and reduced visibility.
The falling snow and gusty winds, which are causing blowing snow, has made travel conditions tough across much of the state early Wednesday. Twin Cities roadways have some snow on them, while northern Minnesota roadways are covered in snow, according to MnDOT's website. Meanwhile, in western Minnesota, roadways are listed as completely covered with ice, and motorists should expect blowing snow and reduced visibility.
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Minnesota snowstorm update: Tough travel conditions [2:30 a.m. update]
The plows are out, but there are slick spots on Twin Cities roadways, especially on side roads. Tough travel is expected through the morning commute. There will be a bit more snow falling this morning, until about 7 or 8 a.m. But blustery conditions remain for much of the day, which could cause blowing snow.
The plows are out, but there are slick spots on Twin Cities roadways, especially on side roads. Tough travel is expected through the morning commute. There will be a bit more snow falling this morning, until about 7 or 8 a.m. But blustery conditions remain for much of the day, which could cause blowing snow.
White Thanksgiving: Powerful snowstorm prompts blizzard warnings, dangerous whiteout conditions
Periods of whiteout and life-threatening driving conditions will be possible across Michigan's Upper Peninsula, as well as places downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario in Ohio, western Pennsylvania and western New York, beginning Wednesday through Friday.
Periods of whiteout and life-threatening driving conditions will be possible across Michigan's Upper Peninsula, as well as places downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario in Ohio, western Pennsylvania and western New York, beginning Wednesday through Friday.
MN snowstorm: State Patrol urges drivers to plan ahead
Snowfall and gusty winds are expected across the metro area and Minnesota, potentially affecting visibility. With increased holiday travel, the Minnesota State Patrol said it's crucial to plan ahead and check 511mn.org for road updates.
Snowfall and gusty winds are expected across the metro area and Minnesota, potentially affecting visibility. With increased holiday travel, the Minnesota State Patrol said it's crucial to plan ahead and check 511mn.org for road updates.
Winter weather advisories, warnings: What they mean
FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz explains winter weather advisories and warning terms Minnesotans are likely to hear in forecasts.
FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz explains winter weather advisories and warning terms Minnesotans are likely to hear in forecasts.
7-year-old girl, her dad both die after getting swept into Pacific Ocean off California coast
A California family got swept into the water, resulting in a 5-year-old girl going missing, her dad dying and her mom in the hospital.
A California family got swept into the water, resulting in a 5-year-old girl going missing, her dad dying and her mom in the hospital.
Typhoon kills 114 people in Philippines
A state of emergency has been declared in the Philippines after Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 114 people, with even more still missing. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has more on the story.
A state of emergency has been declared in the Philippines after Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 114 people, with even more still missing. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has more on the story.
Hurricane Melissa death toll climbs after massive storm rips through Caribbean
Officials have reported deaths in multiple areas as Hurricane Melissa slammed parts of the Caribbean this week.
Officials have reported deaths in multiple areas as Hurricane Melissa slammed parts of the Caribbean this week.
Anchorage shaken as 5.4 earthquake strikes southern Alaska
The 5.4 quake struck just after 9:30 a.m. Alaska Time and was centered in a remote coastal area about 110 miles south of Anchorage.
The 5.4 quake struck just after 9:30 a.m. Alaska Time and was centered in a remote coastal area about 110 miles south of Anchorage.
Watch Live: Hurricane Melissa heads for Bermuda after causing devastation in Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa continues its devastating path across the Atlantic with a dangerous storm surge forecast for Bermuda on Thursday.
Hurricane Melissa continues its devastating path across the Atlantic with a dangerous storm surge forecast for Bermuda on Thursday.
Watch Live: Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica with 185-mph winds
Hurricane Melissa is making landfall in Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to hit the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago.
Hurricane Melissa is making landfall in Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to hit the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago.
Hurricane Melissa approaching landfall: A look inside the storm
Widespread damage is expected in Jamaica when Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday. Here's the latest on the hurricane.
Widespread damage is expected in Jamaica when Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday. Here's the latest on the hurricane.
Hurricane Melissa to make landfall in Jamaica Tuesday
Hurricane Melissa, which is currently one of the most powerful hurricanes of the season, is expected to make landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday. Here's the latest on the storm's path.
Hurricane Melissa, which is currently one of the most powerful hurricanes of the season, is expected to make landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday. Here's the latest on the storm's path.
Hurricane Melissa strengthens to Category 5
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 storm Monday as it churned toward Jamaica with winds topping 160 mph and rainfall totals that could exceed 30 inches.
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 storm Monday as it churned toward Jamaica with winds topping 160 mph and rainfall totals that could exceed 30 inches.
Hurricane Melissa slams toward Jamaica as powerful Category 5 storm
Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica. Forecasters said it would be the strongest hurricane to hit the island since record keeping began in 1851.
Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica. Forecasters said it would be the strongest hurricane to hit the island since record keeping began in 1851.
Tropical Storm Melissa gaining strength in Caribbean
Several countries in the Caribbean are under a hurricane watch as Tropical Storm Melissa gains strength. FOX 9's Cody Matz has the latest report.
Several countries in the Caribbean are under a hurricane watch as Tropical Storm Melissa gains strength. FOX 9's Cody Matz has the latest report.
These are the 14 billion-dollar weather disasters of 2025, according to data
New data shows that 14 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters slammed the U.S. in just six months of 2025 – topping $100B in damages.
New data shows that 14 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters slammed the U.S. in just six months of 2025 – topping $100B in damages.
Powerful storm rips through Arizona backyard
A powerful storm tore through parts of Arizona this week, leaving behind widespread damage in Tempe, Guadalupe, and Scottsdale.
A powerful storm tore through parts of Arizona this week, leaving behind widespread damage in Tempe, Guadalupe, and Scottsdale.
1 killed, 51 rescued as western Alaska communities devastated by floods caused by Typhoon Halong's remnants
The remnants of Typhoon Halong have brought hurricane-force winds and ravaging storm surges to western Alaska. Authorities say one person is dead and two remain missing.
The remnants of Typhoon Halong have brought hurricane-force winds and ravaging storm surges to western Alaska. Authorities say one person is dead and two remain missing.