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MN weather: Slick spots on Twin Cities roads [6 a.m. update]
Several incidents have been reported on Twin Cities roadways on Tuesday as traffic volume ticks up during the morning commute. Rain earlier has led to sneaky, slick spots on highways and secondary surfaces.
Several incidents have been reported on Twin Cities roadways on Tuesday as traffic volume ticks up during the morning commute. Rain earlier has led to sneaky, slick spots on highways and secondary surfaces.
Minnesota school closings: Late starts, closures on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026
A rainy, slick Tuesday has prompted some schools to issue delayed starts or close altogether in Minnesota.
A rainy, slick Tuesday has prompted some schools to issue delayed starts or close altogether in Minnesota.
MN weather: Why heavy rain isn't leading to more ice
It's been raining hard enough that the rain hasn't been able to freeze on Tuesday morning in Minnesota.
It's been raining hard enough that the rain hasn't been able to freeze on Tuesday morning in Minnesota.
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MN weather: Rainy, slick morning commute expected [4 a.m. update]
Icy road conditions have been reported in the St. Cloud and Sartell area, with MnDOT's website showing ice-covered roadways northwest of the Twin Cities metro. Meanwhile, in the Twin Cities metro, some roadways are slushy. There are some sneaky slick spots across the region, especially on secondary surfaces, as well as bridges and ramps.
Icy road conditions have been reported in the St. Cloud and Sartell area, with MnDOT's website showing ice-covered roadways northwest of the Twin Cities metro. Meanwhile, in the Twin Cities metro, some roadways are slushy. There are some sneaky slick spots across the region, especially on secondary surfaces, as well as bridges and ramps.
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MN weather: Heavy rain continues [3:30 a.m. update]
Heavy rain is helping keep icy conditions at bay across the Twin Cities metro, as are the temperatures, which are just above freezing. However, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots are slippery and there are some slick spots on area roadways. As the rain winds down, though, things could get dicier.
Heavy rain is helping keep icy conditions at bay across the Twin Cities metro, as are the temperatures, which are just above freezing. However, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots are slippery and there are some slick spots on area roadways. As the rain winds down, though, things could get dicier.
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MN weather: Slippery spots for morning commute [3 a.m. update]
Main roads are in pretty decent shape in the Twin Cities, but the morning commute will be all about the sneaky slippery spots as temperatures hover right around freezing. Sidewalks, decks, driveways and parking lots are going to be the slipperiest.
Main roads are in pretty decent shape in the Twin Cities, but the morning commute will be all about the sneaky slippery spots as temperatures hover right around freezing. Sidewalks, decks, driveways and parking lots are going to be the slipperiest.
Minnesota weather: Light freezing rain, wintry mix expected midday on Sunday
A winter weather advisory will be in place for the Twin Cities and parts of northern Minnesota when a brief wintry mix works its way through the region.
A winter weather advisory will be in place for the Twin Cities and parts of northern Minnesota when a brief wintry mix works its way through the region.
MN weather: Chilly, snowy start to 2026
The first day of 2026 is starting chilly, cloudy and even a little bit snowy across the Twin Cities metro.
The first day of 2026 is starting chilly, cloudy and even a little bit snowy across the Twin Cities metro.
MN weather: Twin Cities roads turn slick as light snow, temperatures fall
Light snow and falling temperatures are creating slick road conditions across the Twin Cities metro area Wednesday afternoon.
Light snow and falling temperatures are creating slick road conditions across the Twin Cities metro area Wednesday afternoon.
Minnesota National Guard helps with storm recovery
After a request initially placed by Freeborn County officials, the Minnesota National Guard was deployed to help clear roads and assist those in need throughout southern Minnesota during a storm that passed through Minnesota on Sunday.
After a request initially placed by Freeborn County officials, the Minnesota National Guard was deployed to help clear roads and assist those in need throughout southern Minnesota during a storm that passed through Minnesota on Sunday.
Interstate 35 reopens from Albert Lea to Iowa following storm
Interstate 35 has reopened in far southern Minnesota and northern Iowa after a weekend winter storm that created dangerous travel conditions.
Interstate 35 has reopened in far southern Minnesota and northern Iowa after a weekend winter storm that created dangerous travel conditions.
Minnesota snow totals: How much snow did the winter storm drop?
Sunday's winter storm snarled traffic, stranded drivers, sparked blizzard warnings, and shutdown highways across Minnesota due to at times heavy snowfall and strong winds. Here's a look at some of the snow totals from the storm.
Sunday's winter storm snarled traffic, stranded drivers, sparked blizzard warnings, and shutdown highways across Minnesota due to at times heavy snowfall and strong winds. Here's a look at some of the snow totals from the storm.
St. Paul declares snow emergency starting Monday night
The City of St. Paul has declared a snow emergency starting Monday night following the weekend winter storm.
The City of St. Paul has declared a snow emergency starting Monday night following the weekend winter storm.
Winter storms leaves behind icy roads in MN
The snow is done, but winds and ice are still creating difficult and dangerous travel conditions across Minnesota. South of Albert Lea into northern Iowa, Interstate 35 remains closed to traffic due to the winter storm.
The snow is done, but winds and ice are still creating difficult and dangerous travel conditions across Minnesota. South of Albert Lea into northern Iowa, Interstate 35 remains closed to traffic due to the winter storm.
Minnesota snow totals: How much snow we got
Sunday's winter storm snarled traffic, prompted blizzard warnings, and shut down highways across Minnesota. Here's a look at some of the snow totals around the state.
Sunday's winter storm snarled traffic, prompted blizzard warnings, and shut down highways across Minnesota. Here's a look at some of the snow totals around the state.
MN weather: Snowstorm leads to hundreds of crashes
The Minnesota State Patrol is asking the public to delay or cancel travel plans after Sunday's winter storm caused hundreds of crashes statewide.
The Minnesota State Patrol is asking the public to delay or cancel travel plans after Sunday's winter storm caused hundreds of crashes statewide.
Blizzard warning, winter storm warning in effect across MN
A winter storm blasted Minnesota on Sunday, leaving the central and western portions of the state under a Blizzard Warning until 6 a.m. Monday. The Twin Cities is under a Winter Storm Warning until 9 p.m. Monday. MnDOT says no travel is advised in southern Minnesota.
A winter storm blasted Minnesota on Sunday, leaving the central and western portions of the state under a Blizzard Warning until 6 a.m. Monday. The Twin Cities is under a Winter Storm Warning until 9 p.m. Monday. MnDOT says no travel is advised in southern Minnesota.
MN weather: Winter storm early snow totals
The latest winter storm to hit Minnesota is bringing snow, high winds and made travel difficult throughout the Twin Cities and southern parts of the state. Here's a look at early snow totals.
The latest winter storm to hit Minnesota is bringing snow, high winds and made travel difficult throughout the Twin Cities and southern parts of the state. Here's a look at early snow totals.
MN weather: Early snow totals from Sunday’s storm
We’re starting to get early snowfall reports from Sunday’s winter storm. So far the winner is just west of the Twin Cities metro.
We’re starting to get early snowfall reports from Sunday’s winter storm. So far the winner is just west of the Twin Cities metro.
Gov. Walz sends National Guard to help with winter storm response in southern MN
Gov. Walz has directed the Minnesota National Guard to assist with emergency storm operations during the winter storm in Minnesota on Sunday.
Gov. Walz has directed the Minnesota National Guard to assist with emergency storm operations during the winter storm in Minnesota on Sunday.