Wisconsin factory-induced snow leads to busy Thanksgiving for local tow company

Phones at Chad’s Towing and Recovery in Eau Claire, Wis. were ringing off the hook after factory-induced snowfall led to multiple crashes on I-94.

Factory-induced snow crashes surprise tow company
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An Eau Claire-based tow company was caught off guard when it had to respond to multiple crashes on Thanksgiving after factory-induced snowfall covered part of I-94. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the full story.

Wisconsin crashes reported in area hit by factory-induced snow

Multiple crashes in Wisconsin were reported after snow formed from steam coming from a plant near Menomonie on Thanksgiving. 

MN weather: Frigid and breezy Black Friday
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Friday is set to be clear and sunny, but with some wind and frigid temperatures. Most of Minnesota will have temperatures in the teens, with parts of northwest Minnesota having temperatures in the single digits.

WI crashes reported amid factory-induced snow
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The National Weather Service says a burst of snow hit the area because of steam from a factory near Menomonie. This may have been a factor in multiple crashes on Interstate 94 in Eau Claire.

MN weather: Stray flurries for Thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving is expected to be cold with some stray flurries throughout the day, with the cold temperatures lingering into the weekend.

MN weather: Wednesday forecast update
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FOX 9's Jared Piepenburg shares an update on the forecast for Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.

MN weather: Chilly with a few flurries Wednesday
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A few snowflakes are possible throughout the day on Wednesday, and some areas may get a light dusting. Temperatures remain below average, with a high of 29 degrees in the Twin Cities metro. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has your forecast.

MN weather: Chilly but calmer day Tuesday
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The winds are calmer on Tuesday with a light breeze from the northwest, though it will be chilly with temperatures in the mid to upper 20s. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has your forecast.

Minnesota weather: Snow in northern MN, western WI Monday

Snow is expected across areas of northern Minnesota and western Wisconsin through part of the day on Monday. 

MN weather: Blustery, falling temperatures Monday
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Monday will be a blustery day, with falling temperatures in the 20s and northwest winds of 15-25+ mph. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has your forecast.

Getting your home, car ready for winter in MN
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Winter is right around the corner in Minnesota. FOX 9's Babs Santos has tips on how to prepare your car and home.