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.
Winter storm bringing wind, snow and brutal cold making for difficult holiday travel
A winter storm watch is in effect starting on Wednesday and lasting into Saturday as Minnesota braces for frigid cold, strong winds and heavy snow.
A winter storm watch is in effect starting on Wednesday and lasting into Saturday as Minnesota braces for frigid cold, strong winds and heavy snow.
Tuesday's forecast: Start of deep freeze; snow arrives late tonight
It's the start of our deep freeze, but at least it will be quiet and sunny as temperatures hover within a few degrees of zero through Tuesday afternoon.
It's the start of our deep freeze, but at least it will be quiet and sunny as temperatures hover within a few degrees of zero through Tuesday afternoon.
Wind chills as low as -40 to -60 as dangerous blast of arctic air to tighten its grip on large part of US
Wednesday morning will see temperatures drop below freezing across much of the Midwest, even stretching as far south as Texas. In the Northern Plains, freezing temperatures will be as far as 50 degrees away with temperatures approaching minus 20 or colder.
Wednesday morning will see temperatures drop below freezing across much of the Midwest, even stretching as far south as Texas. In the Northern Plains, freezing temperatures will be as far as 50 degrees away with temperatures approaching minus 20 or colder.
Winter storms brings wind, snow and brutal cold making for difficult holiday travel
A winter storm watch is in effect starting on Wednesday and lasting into Saturday as Minnesota braces for frigid cold, strong winds and heavy snow. The winter weather will cause disruptions for those traveling for the holiday during the week.
A winter storm watch is in effect starting on Wednesday and lasting into Saturday as Minnesota braces for frigid cold, strong winds and heavy snow. The winter weather will cause disruptions for those traveling for the holiday during the week.
Winter storm watch in effect that could impact holiday travel in Midwest
A winter storm watch is in effect starting on Wednesday as Minnesota braces for frigid cold, strong winds, and snow. The winter weather will cause disruptions for those traveling for the holiday during the week.
A winter storm watch is in effect starting on Wednesday as Minnesota braces for frigid cold, strong winds, and snow. The winter weather will cause disruptions for those traveling for the holiday during the week.
Flurries expected Monday evening, more later with week
Clouds build throughout the day and snow flakes begin to culminate Monday. Two storm systems will provide snow throughout much of the state, with a dusting to half inch possible in the metro area.
Clouds build throughout the day and snow flakes begin to culminate Monday. Two storm systems will provide snow throughout much of the state, with a dusting to half inch possible in the metro area.