LIVE UPDATES | Minnesota weather: Slippery roads in Twin Cities, white-out conditions in NW MN
Strong wind gusts and some snow could cause visibility issues across areas of Minnesota on Thursday. MnDOT issued a no travel advisory and closed highways in northwestern Minnesota.
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MN weather: Blowing snow starting in Twin Cities metro [1 p.m. update]
Fox 9’s Rob Olson is in Chanhassen as snow is starting to fall in the Twin Cities metro area. Slick spots and reduced visibility are possible through the afternoon and evening.
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MN weather: Dropping temps and icy surfaces [12:45 p.m. update]
There's been a drastic change in the Twin Cities metro over the past few hours as temperatures have dropped below freezing, making some surfaces icy. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the latest.
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