Deadly Christmas week bomb cyclone unleashes damaging winds and brutally cold temperatures across country
The combination of dangerous driving conditions and frigid temperatures has been blamed for at least 9 deaths across 5 states.
The combination of dangerous driving conditions and frigid temperatures has been blamed for at least 9 deaths across 5 states.
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Minnesota road conditions amid blizzard-like conditions [8:30 a.m. update]
FOX 9's Hannah Flood takes a look at road conditions around Minnesota at 8:30 a.m. Friday. Much of the area is under a winter weather warning or blizzard warning until 6 a.m. Saturday due to blowing and drifting snow.
FOX 9's Hannah Flood takes a look at road conditions around Minnesota at 8:30 a.m. Friday. Much of the area is under a winter weather warning or blizzard warning until 6 a.m. Saturday due to blowing and drifting snow.
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Minnesota road conditions amid blizzard-like conditions [8 a.m. update]
FOX 9's Hannah Flood takes a look at road conditions around Minnesota at 8 a.m. Friday. Much of the area is under a winter weather warning or blizzard warning until 6 a.m. Saturday due to blowing and drifting snow.
FOX 9's Hannah Flood takes a look at road conditions around Minnesota at 8 a.m. Friday. Much of the area is under a winter weather warning or blizzard warning until 6 a.m. Saturday due to blowing and drifting snow.
Cold weather safety: How to stay safe if you’re affected by crippling power outages after the blizzard
With a blizzard sweeping across the Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes and potentially deadly, cold temperatures following, millions across the U.S. are at risk of power outages.
With a blizzard sweeping across the Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes and potentially deadly, cold temperatures following, millions across the U.S. are at risk of power outages.
Friday's forecast: Dangerously cold; blowing and drifting snow
A bright day ahead, but dangerously cold with very gusty breezes creating significant blowing and drifting snow. Expect some lower visibility at times, especially in open areas, as travel across the area is largely discouraged.
A bright day ahead, but dangerously cold with very gusty breezes creating significant blowing and drifting snow. Expect some lower visibility at times, especially in open areas, as travel across the area is largely discouraged.
These are the all-time coldest temperatures ever recorded in each state
In the Lower 48, Montana holds the record for the all-time coldest temperature at minus 70 degrees. See how your state ranks.
In the Lower 48, Montana holds the record for the all-time coldest temperature at minus 70 degrees. See how your state ranks.
Winter safety driving tips if your car winds up in ditch
With our strong winter storm in its second day, MnDOT traffic cameras captured plenty of cars slipping and sliding all over the highways.
With our strong winter storm in its second day, MnDOT traffic cameras captured plenty of cars slipping and sliding all over the highways.
Tips to conserve heat in your home during dangerously low temperatures
When the weather outside is frightful, the warmth inside feels so delightful. During dangerously low temperatures, there are simple ways Minnesotans can conserve energy in their homes and body heat.
When the weather outside is frightful, the warmth inside feels so delightful. During dangerously low temperatures, there are simple ways Minnesotans can conserve energy in their homes and body heat.
Winter safety driving tips if your car winds up in ditch
With our strong winter storm in its second day, MnDOT traffic cameras captured plenty of cars slipping and sliding all over the highways. But if you do have to leave your home and hit the road, what are you supposed to do to stay safe?
With our strong winter storm in its second day, MnDOT traffic cameras captured plenty of cars slipping and sliding all over the highways. But if you do have to leave your home and hit the road, what are you supposed to do to stay safe?
Tips to conserve heat in your home during dangerously low temperatures
When the weather outside is frightful, the warmth inside feels so delightful. During dangerously low temperatures, there are simple ways Minnesotans can conserve energy in their homes and body heat.
When the weather outside is frightful, the warmth inside feels so delightful. During dangerously low temperatures, there are simple ways Minnesotans can conserve energy in their homes and body heat.
Winter weather: 365 crashes reported throughout the day on Minnesota highways
Hundreds of crashes have been reported during the day on Thursday, as winter weather and frigid cold make for slick roads and difficult travel.
Hundreds of crashes have been reported during the day on Thursday, as winter weather and frigid cold make for slick roads and difficult travel.
Cold, blowing snow creating tough travel for Twin Cities
Hundreds of crashes have been reported during the day on Thursday, as winter weather and frigid cold make for slick roads and difficult travel.
Hundreds of crashes have been reported during the day on Thursday, as winter weather and frigid cold make for slick roads and difficult travel.
Minnesota weather: Winds pick up Thursday night, blowing snow, impacting travel
After getting dumped on with snow Wednesday, cold temperatures and wind -- blowing that snow -- will be the main risks
After getting dumped on with snow Wednesday, cold temperatures and wind -- blowing that snow -- will be the main risks
Minneapolis firefighters battle house fire in frigid temps
It's tough being a firefighter and it's even harder when you're working in the frigid cold. Thursday afternoon, Minneapolis firefighter were out in subzero temps working to knock down a house fire.
It's tough being a firefighter and it's even harder when you're working in the frigid cold. Thursday afternoon, Minneapolis firefighter were out in subzero temps working to knock down a house fire.
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.