Minnesota weather: Increasing winds will plunge parts of metro into blizzard warning starting Thursday
High winds that will pick up on Thursday will plunge parts of the Twin Cities metro, and areas to the west and south, into a blizzard warning starting Thursday.
High winds that will pick up on Thursday will plunge parts of the Twin Cities metro, and areas to the west and south, into a blizzard warning starting Thursday.
Minneapolis, St. Paul and other cities declare snow emergencies
With measurable snow amounts expected to fall throughout most of the state and the entire metro region from Wednesday to Saturday morning, snow emergency parking restrictions have been declared in effect for numerous cities throughout the metro region.
With measurable snow amounts expected to fall throughout most of the state and the entire metro region from Wednesday to Saturday morning, snow emergency parking restrictions have been declared in effect for numerous cities throughout the metro region.
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Wednesday afternoon forecast [2:30 p.m.]: Dangerous travel likely Thursday-Friday
Snow that falls on Wednesday will blow around on Thursday and Friday thanks to gusty winds. This will create dangerous travel conditions, so expect delays and rough road conditions.
Snow that falls on Wednesday will blow around on Thursday and Friday thanks to gusty winds. This will create dangerous travel conditions, so expect delays and rough road conditions.
Crowd lines up outside Costco in Eden Prairie ahead of storm
A crowd of people lined up outside the Costco in Eden Prairie Wednesday morning before it opened ahead of a storm that is expected to disrupt travel leading into the Christmas holiday weekend. [This raw video is looped.]
A crowd of people lined up outside the Costco in Eden Prairie Wednesday morning before it opened ahead of a storm that is expected to disrupt travel leading into the Christmas holiday weekend. [This raw video is looped.]
Winter storm impacting holiday air travelers at MSP Airport
At Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, travelers have changed plans ahead of a winter storm that's expected to create treacherous travel conditions over the next few days.
At Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, travelers have changed plans ahead of a winter storm that's expected to create treacherous travel conditions over the next few days.
Winter storm impacting Minnesotans' holiday travel plans
A multi-day winter storm will bring several inches of snow to the Twin Cities and much of Minnesota, and then strong winds will blow the snow around, creating whiteout conditions.
A multi-day winter storm will bring several inches of snow to the Twin Cities and much of Minnesota, and then strong winds will blow the snow around, creating whiteout conditions.
MnDOT plow clearing snow on I-35W during Wednesday's storm
Raw video of a snowplow clearing I-35W around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The two-part storm will bring several inches of snow to the Twin Cities metro area Wednesday, and then blizzard-like conditions are possible Thursday through Saturday morning. [This video is on a loop.]
Raw video of a snowplow clearing I-35W around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The two-part storm will bring several inches of snow to the Twin Cities metro area Wednesday, and then blizzard-like conditions are possible Thursday through Saturday morning. [This video is on a loop.]
These are the airlines offering to waive fees as major Christmas week blizzard starts to unfold
Airports across the U.S. have been preparing for the impacts of this blizzard and the life-threatening cold temperatures that will follow.
Airports across the U.S. have been preparing for the impacts of this blizzard and the life-threatening cold temperatures that will follow.
Wednesday's forecast: Snowy and cold; blizzard-like conditions Thursday
White-out conditions are likely in southwestern Minnesota Thursday through early Saturday as winds kick up and blow the snow around.
White-out conditions are likely in southwestern Minnesota Thursday through early Saturday as winds kick up and blow the snow around.
First day of winter is December 21: The science behind the winter solstice
Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 with the winter solstice, the day with the least amount of possible daylight and the longest night.
Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 with the winter solstice, the day with the least amount of possible daylight and the longest night.
Minnesota weather: Snow, wind and dangerous cold will take us into Christmas
Accumulating snow arrives Wednesday morning, and then part two of the multi-day storm ramps up Thursday afternoon as gusty winds create major blowing snow that lasts into Saturday. Here's a look at what to expect.
Accumulating snow arrives Wednesday morning, and then part two of the multi-day storm ramps up Thursday afternoon as gusty winds create major blowing snow that lasts into Saturday. Here's a look at what to expect.
Travelers will face snow, cold and blizzard conditions
A multi-day storm that'll hit Minnesota Wednesday-Friday will bring snow, subzero temperatures and blizzard or blizzard-like conditions to the Twin Cities metro and much of the Midwest. This will impact people's travel plans, so be prepared.
A multi-day storm that'll hit Minnesota Wednesday-Friday will bring snow, subzero temperatures and blizzard or blizzard-like conditions to the Twin Cities metro and much of the Midwest. This will impact people's travel plans, so be prepared.
Wednesday's forecast: Snow Wednesday, blizzard or blizzard-like conditions to follow
Snow will arrive in the Twin Cities in the late morning. Strong winds on Thursday will blow snow around, creating blizzard or blizzard-like conditions across the area. Temperatures will be subzero.
Snow will arrive in the Twin Cities in the late morning. Strong winds on Thursday will blow snow around, creating blizzard or blizzard-like conditions across the area. Temperatures will be subzero.
Minnesota shoppers rush to buy groceries, gifts ahead of winter storm
Many Minnesota shoppers are hoping to avoid potential white-out conditions later this week. That means a rush to buy ingredients and getting holiday shopping done earlier than usual.
Many Minnesota shoppers are hoping to avoid potential white-out conditions later this week. That means a rush to buy ingredients and getting holiday shopping done earlier than usual.
Shoppers make last dash for supplies, gifts ahead of winterstorm in Minnesota
With the forecast for the next few days looking rocky, shoppers packed Cub Foods looking to stock up ahead of the winterstorm.
With the forecast for the next few days looking rocky, shoppers packed Cub Foods looking to stock up ahead of the winterstorm.
Holiday drivers re-arrange plans ahead of snowstorm
Some Minnesota drivers who are traveling for the holidays got a head start on Tuesday, ahead of a multi-day snowstorm.
Some Minnesota drivers who are traveling for the holidays got a head start on Tuesday, ahead of a multi-day snowstorm.
Minnesota weather: Snowstorm to create dangerous travel conditions across the Midwest this week
Get ready. The next few days are going to be tough in Minnesota and across the Midwest.
Get ready. The next few days are going to be tough in Minnesota and across the Midwest.
This is the best time to travel for Christmas to avoid winter storm cancellations, delays
A major winter storm is expected to produce damaging winds and drop feet of snow in many locations this week, and with the Christmas holiday travel season in full effect, the timing couldn’t be worse.
A major winter storm is expected to produce damaging winds and drop feet of snow in many locations this week, and with the Christmas holiday travel season in full effect, the timing couldn’t be worse.
Minnesota driving forecast: Blowing snow will impact holiday travel
Snow on Wednesday, and blowing snow for the rest of the week, will likely impact any holiday travel you'll be doing, both on the roads and in the air. Dangerous travel is likely amid the blowing snow in the Midwest, including Minnesota.
Snow on Wednesday, and blowing snow for the rest of the week, will likely impact any holiday travel you'll be doing, both on the roads and in the air. Dangerous travel is likely amid the blowing snow in the Midwest, including Minnesota.
Winter weather will impact holiday travel in MN, elsewhere
Winter weather this week will likely impact holiday travel on the roadways and those traveling by air. MSP Airport has increased its staff to help handle the influx of travelers.
Winter weather this week will likely impact holiday travel on the roadways and those traveling by air. MSP Airport has increased its staff to help handle the influx of travelers.