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Minnesota winter storm update [3:45 a.m.]
Snow and blustery conditions have led to slippery conditions across area roadways. Roads in the Twin Cities are partially covered, while roads in western and northeastern Minnesota are completely covered in snow and/or ice. The snow is expected to wrap up between 7-9 a.m. on Wednesday, but tough travel conditions could persist. Highs will be in the 20s across much of the state.
Snow and blustery conditions have led to slippery conditions across area roadways. Roads in the Twin Cities are partially covered, while roads in western and northeastern Minnesota are completely covered in snow and/or ice. The snow is expected to wrap up between 7-9 a.m. on Wednesday, but tough travel conditions could persist. Highs will be in the 20s across much of the state.
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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.
Minnesota school closings for Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025
Some school districts are closed or have delayed openings on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Find the latest school closings for Minnesota and Wisconsin here.
Some school districts are closed or have delayed openings on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Find the latest school closings for Minnesota and Wisconsin here.
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.
Washington County Name a Snowplow contest now open for submissions
County staff will review submissions, with top ideas heading to a round of public voting in January 2026, when two winners will be selected.
County staff will review submissions, with top ideas heading to a round of public voting in January 2026, when two winners will be selected.
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MN weather: Tuesday-Wednesday winter storm [noon update]
FOX 9 meteorologist Keith Marler has the latest forecast on the approaching snowstorm.
FOX 9 meteorologist Keith Marler has the latest forecast on the approaching snowstorm.
MN school closings: Winter storm closing schools early on Tuesday
Our first storm of the winter season is already starting to hit northern Minnesota, and it’s causing some schools to close early on Tuesday.
Our first storm of the winter season is already starting to hit northern Minnesota, and it’s causing some schools to close early on Tuesday.
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 storm warning for Twin Cities, blizzard warning for western MN
A winter storm warning has been issued for the Twin Cities metro as the first snow storm of the cold season approaches. The storm will bring rain and snow to the state and parts of the region Tuesday into early Wednesday.
A winter storm warning has been issued for the Twin Cities metro as the first snow storm of the cold season approaches. The storm will bring rain and snow to the state and parts of the region Tuesday into early Wednesday.
Snowstorm may disrupt Thanksgiving travel rush
Travelers could potentially face delays as a winter storm is approaching the Twin Cities metro on one of the busiest travel days of the year. FOX 9’s Bill Keller has the latest from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Travelers could potentially face delays as a winter storm is approaching the Twin Cities metro on one of the busiest travel days of the year. FOX 9’s Bill Keller has the latest from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
MN weather: Timeline for Tuesday-Wednesday winter storm
FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has more on what to expect with Tuesday's and early Wednesday's winter storm. The Twin Cities metro is under a winter storm warning, and could get 3 to 5 inches of snow.
FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has more on what to expect with Tuesday's and early Wednesday's winter storm. The Twin Cities metro is under a winter storm warning, and could get 3 to 5 inches of snow.
Wintery mix ahead for Minnesota midweek
A wintery mix is headed to much of Minnesota midweek before bitter cold follows toward the weekend.
A wintery mix is headed to much of Minnesota midweek before bitter cold follows toward the weekend.
MN weather: Winter storm expected Tuesday into Wednesday morning
The first snowstorm of our cold season will bring rain and snow to the state and parts of the region Tuesday into early Wednesday.
The first snowstorm of our cold season will bring rain and snow to the state and parts of the region Tuesday into early Wednesday.
Sweat, grit and a cold front: Ian Leonard on his final Ironman and the winter weather forecast ahead
Now retired Ironman and FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard isn’t slowing down just because he crossed his final finish line. In this candid conversation, he opens up about the sweat, grit, and downright dirty details of his last Ironman race and some of his favorite Ironman memories. But true to form, Ian doesn’t stop there. He also looks ahead to the winter weather on the horizon, sharing what Minnesotans can expect as the temperatures drop and the snow moves in.
Now retired Ironman and FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard isn’t slowing down just because he crossed his final finish line. In this candid conversation, he opens up about the sweat, grit, and downright dirty details of his last Ironman race and some of his favorite Ironman memories. But true to form, Ian doesn’t stop there. He also looks ahead to the winter weather on the horizon, sharing what Minnesotans can expect as the temperatures drop and the snow moves in.
Minnesota weather: Winter weather advisory, slushy start Tuesday morning
The first accumulating snowflakes of the season are expected to move across southern Minnesota and some of the Twin Cities Tuesday morning.
The first accumulating snowflakes of the season are expected to move across southern Minnesota and some of the Twin Cities Tuesday morning.
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.
Here's how much warmer your winter has gotten since 1970
Winter is now the U.S.’s fastest-warming season. Here’s how much warmer your winter has gotten since 1970, according to new data.
Winter is now the U.S.’s fastest-warming season. Here’s how much warmer your winter has gotten since 1970, according to new data.
Arctic blast cold-stuns iguanas in Florida during record-setting temperature plunge
A frozen iguana was spotted in Boca Raton, Florida on Tuesday, as the coldest air of the season spread across the eastern U.S., setting several low temperatures across the Sunshine State.
A frozen iguana was spotted in Boca Raton, Florida on Tuesday, as the coldest air of the season spread across the eastern U.S., setting several low temperatures across the Sunshine State.