412 crashes, 615 vehicle spinouts statewide during snowstorm

412 crashes, 615 vehicle spinouts statewide during snowstorm

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, there have been 412 crashes statewide--eleven with minor injuries--from 9:45 p.m. Tuesday to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, there have been 412 crashes statewide--eleven with minor injuries--from 9:45 p.m. Tuesday to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Twin Cities experienced largest November snowstorm since 2001

Twin Cities experienced largest November snowstorm since 2001

A winter storm has already dropped 4-8 inches of snow on the Twin Cities as of Wednesday morning, with 8.7 inches recorded in Prior Lake, Minnesota.

A winter storm has already dropped 4-8 inches of snow on the Twin Cities as of Wednesday morning, with 8.7 inches recorded in Prior Lake, Minnesota.

Minneapolis, St. Paul declare snow emergencies, plowing to begin at 9 p.m. Wednesday

Minneapolis, St. Paul declare snow emergencies, plowing to begin at 9 p.m. Wednesday

Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota have declared snow emergencies following a winter storm that hit Minnesota Tuesday into Wednesday morning that dropped 6-10 inches of snow in the Twin Cities metro. Plowing in both cities will begin at 9 p.m. Wednesday. 

Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota have declared snow emergencies following a winter storm that hit Minnesota Tuesday into Wednesday morning that dropped 6-10 inches of snow in the Twin Cities metro. Plowing in both cities will begin at 9 p.m. Wednesday. 

MSP Airport travelers get out ahead of winter storm

MSP Airport travelers get out ahead of winter storm

As some travelers prepare for the snowy drive ahead, others are checking for flight delays and cancellations.

As some travelers prepare for the snowy drive ahead, others are checking for flight delays and cancellations.

Thanksgiving shoppers rush to stores ahead of winter storm

Thanksgiving shoppers rush to stores ahead of winter storm

Grocery and hardware stores across the metro were packed with people trying to buy last minute items before the storm hits and then prepare Thanksgiving dinner.Many leave a lot of errands until the last minute, but the Thanksgiving eve rush seemed to start Tuesday afternoon.

Grocery and hardware stores across the metro were packed with people trying to buy last minute items before the storm hits and then prepare Thanksgiving dinner.Many leave a lot of errands until the last minute, but the Thanksgiving eve rush seemed to start Tuesday afternoon.

Winter weather hits Minnesota, snow will accumulate into Wednesday

Winter weather hits Minnesota, snow will accumulate into Wednesday

A timeline of the winter storm, which could bring 6-11 inches of snow to the region Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

A timeline of the winter storm, which could bring 6-11 inches of snow to the region Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

U of M-Twin Cities cancels classes Wednesday due to winter weather forecast

U of M-Twin Cities cancels classes Wednesday due to winter weather forecast

Entering what the University calls "reduced operations," the U of M has cancelled all of its Wednesday classes and closed campus except for "essential" employees.

Entering what the University calls "reduced operations," the U of M has cancelled all of its Wednesday classes and closed campus except for "essential" employees.

By land and air, Minnesotans brace for snowy travel weekend

By land and air, Minnesotans brace for snowy travel weekend

With a winter storm warning in effect for one of the busiest travel days of the year, drivers and air travelers need to be prepared.

With a winter storm warning in effect for one of the busiest travel days of the year, drivers and air travelers need to be prepared.

Minnesotans race against the clock to finish fall work before winter storm

Minnesotans race against the clock to finish fall work before winter storm

With snow expected to blanket much of the state Tuesday night into Wednesday, public works and construction crews are racing to finish their fall chores.

With snow expected to blanket much of the state Tuesday night into Wednesday, public works and construction crews are racing to finish their fall chores.

Twin Cities yearly precipitation tops 40” for just the 3rd time since 1872

Twin Cities yearly precipitation tops 40” for just the 3rd time since 1872

It was the 10th day so far in November where measurable precipitation has fallen. This time, nearly a half inch of rain with a touch of snow at the tail end. But it was also the storm that pushed us over the edge. For just the third time in nearly a century and a half, the Twin Cities has recorded more than 40 inches of liquid precipitation (which includes melted snow). What might be even more amazing though is that this is the 2nd time in the last 5 years we’ve completed that feat, with the previous record coming in 1911.

It was the 10th day so far in November where measurable precipitation has fallen. This time, nearly a half inch of rain with a touch of snow at the tail end. But it was also the storm that pushed us over the edge. For just the third time in nearly a century and a half, the Twin Cities has recorded more than 40 inches of liquid precipitation (which includes melted snow). What might be even more amazing though is that this is the 2nd time in the last 5 years we’ve completed that feat, with the previous record coming in 1911.