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.

Winter safety driving tips if your car winds up in ditch
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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
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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.

Cold, blowing snow creating tough travel for Twin Cities
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Hundreds of crashes have been reported during the day on Thursday, as winter weather and frigid cold make for slick roads and difficult travel.

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.

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.

Thursday's forecast [11 a.m.]: Winds increase late Thursday; blizzard warnings issued
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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.

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.

Snow blowing in Champlin following Wednesday's storm: RAW
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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.

Minnesota weather: Road conditions as of 8 a.m. Thursday
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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.

Thursday's forecast: Lull ahead of blizzard-like conditions tonight
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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.