Minnesota weather: Blizzard-like conditions Thursday evening, Friday
After several inches of snow on Wednesday, roads across the Twin Cities and beyond are covered in snow, making things slippery for the morning commute. And conditions will worsen once winds pick up.
After several inches of snow on Wednesday, roads across the Twin Cities and beyond are covered in snow, making things slippery for the morning commute. And conditions will worsen once winds pick up.
Watch: Wyoming troopers called to over 100 snowy wrecks amid wild whiteout
The Wyoming Highway Patrol said troopers responded to over 100 crashes in 12 hours as heavy snow bands led to near-zero visibility.
The Wyoming Highway Patrol said troopers responded to over 100 crashes in 12 hours as heavy snow bands led to near-zero visibility.
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Thursday's forecast [11 a.m.]: Winds increase late Thursday; blizzard warnings issued
Travel could be very difficult if not impossible Thursday night through Saturday morning due to winds blowing around the light, fluffy snow that fell on Wednesday. Travel is not advised in the blizzard warning zones over the next 48 hours.
Travel could be very difficult if not impossible Thursday night through Saturday morning due to winds blowing around the light, fluffy snow that fell on Wednesday. Travel is not advised in the blizzard warning zones over the next 48 hours.
Here’s how long it’ll take you to get frostbite as wind chills dip below zero
Frostbite can happen in minutes and affects any exposed skin area, especially on your fingers, toes, nose and ears. It occurs when the body's survival mechanisms kick in during frigid conditions.
Frostbite can happen in minutes and affects any exposed skin area, especially on your fingers, toes, nose and ears. It occurs when the body's survival mechanisms kick in during frigid conditions.
Winter storm adds uncertainty to strong holiday travel demand
Heavy snow, ice, and strong winds are possible between Thursday and Saturday across most of the country. AAA estimates more than 100 million people are expected to travel during the holiday season.
Heavy snow, ice, and strong winds are possible between Thursday and Saturday across most of the country. AAA estimates more than 100 million people are expected to travel during the holiday season.
Snow blowing in Champlin following Wednesday's storm: RAW
The Twin Cities metro area picked up several inches of snow on Wednesday. Here's GoPro video of a FOX 9 photographer snow blowing his driveway in Champlin. Blizzard-like conditions are expected Thursday evening through Saturday morning.
The Twin Cities metro area picked up several inches of snow on Wednesday. Here's GoPro video of a FOX 9 photographer snow blowing his driveway in Champlin. Blizzard-like conditions are expected Thursday evening through Saturday morning.
Buried in snow, semi truck drivers spend days trapped at South Dakota fuel stop
Extremely strong wind gusts created drifting snow, shutting down major highways in South Dakota.
Extremely strong wind gusts created drifting snow, shutting down major highways in South Dakota.
Minnesota weather: Road conditions as of 8 a.m. Thursday
Snow on Wednesday left some roadways across the Twin Cities metro and beyond covered in snow for the Thursday morning commute. But conditions have started to improve as the sun comes up. However, blowing snow will be an issue later Thursday.
Snow on Wednesday left some roadways across the Twin Cities metro and beyond covered in snow for the Thursday morning commute. But conditions have started to improve as the sun comes up. However, blowing snow will be an issue later Thursday.
Blizzards in Minnesota: Here's what makes a storm a blizzard
The word "blizzard" isn't used lightly. Here's why.
The word "blizzard" isn't used lightly. Here's why.
Thursday's forecast: Lull ahead of blizzard-like conditions tonight
After snow on Wednesday, there will be a lull for much of the day on Thursday. But blizzard-like conditions are expected Thursday night through Saturday morning. A blizzard warning goes into effect for much of southwestern Minnesota as well as a portion of the southwest metro.
After snow on Wednesday, there will be a lull for much of the day on Thursday. But blizzard-like conditions are expected Thursday night through Saturday morning. A blizzard warning goes into effect for much of southwestern Minnesota as well as a portion of the southwest metro.
When storms 'bomb out': Explaining how a bomb cyclone forms
The term "bomb cyclone" comes from the term "bombogenesis." A storm intensifies rapidly and can create significant impacts such as heavy snow, rain, high winds, and coastal flooding.
The term "bomb cyclone" comes from the term "bombogenesis." A storm intensifies rapidly and can create significant impacts such as heavy snow, rain, high winds, and coastal flooding.
Minnesota tow truck drivers, auto repair shops kept busy by snow
With the snow and low temperatures, Wednesday was a busy day for auto repair shops and tow truck drivers.
With the snow and low temperatures, Wednesday was a busy day for auto repair shops and tow truck drivers.
Minnesota tow truck drivers, auto repair shops kept busy by snow
With the snow and low temperatures, Wednesday was a busy day for auto repair shops and tow truck drivers.
With the snow and low temperatures, Wednesday was a busy day for auto repair shops and tow truck drivers.
Minnesota weather: Timeline of what to expect with blizzard-like conditions
Wednesday brought several inches of snow across much of the region, ahead of blizzard-like conditions that are expected to make travel treacherous leading up to the Christmas holiday.
Wednesday brought several inches of snow across much of the region, ahead of blizzard-like conditions that are expected to make travel treacherous leading up to the Christmas holiday.
Santa parade in Chaska goes on through harsh winter weather
Because of the winter weather, Santa Claus had to hop behind the wheel of a frontloader to take part in Chaska's Santa Parade.
Because of the winter weather, Santa Claus had to hop behind the wheel of a frontloader to take part in Chaska's Santa Parade.
Santa parade in Chaska goes on through harsh winter weather
Because of the winter weather, Santa Claus had to hop behind the wheel of a frontloader to take part in Chaska's Santa Parade.
Because of the winter weather, Santa Claus had to hop behind the wheel of a frontloader to take part in Chaska's Santa Parade.
Minnesota tow truck drivers, auto repair shops kept busy by snow
With the snow and low temperatures, Wednesday was a busy day for auto repair shops and tow truck drivers.
With the snow and low temperatures, Wednesday was a busy day for auto repair shops and tow truck drivers.
Travelers re-arrange trips on Wednesday to get ahead of winterstorm
Despite the winter weather on Wednesday, operations at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport were in full gear as crews worked to mitigate the weather.
Despite the winter weather on Wednesday, operations at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport were in full gear as crews worked to mitigate the weather.
Xcel Energy warns about rising wholesale natural gas prices during winter weather blast
Xcel Energy is warning customers about rising wholesale natural gas prices as the country is in the grips of a blast of polar air. Here are some steps you can take to save on heating costs:
Xcel Energy is warning customers about rising wholesale natural gas prices as the country is in the grips of a blast of polar air. Here are some steps you can take to save on heating costs:
NFL Week 16 games brace for dangerous wind chills from massive bomb cyclone
As if the run game wasn’t already an essential aspect of a football rivalry, it’ll be more critical during Week 16 play as drastic weather will impact several NFL games this weekend.
As if the run game wasn’t already an essential aspect of a football rivalry, it’ll be more critical during Week 16 play as drastic weather will impact several NFL games this weekend.