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.
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.