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MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The first snowstorm of the season has led to some slippery conditions on Minnesota roadways and forced some schools to close the day before Thanksgiving.
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Snow began to taper off during the morning commute. But blustery conditions will remain for much of the day, which could cause blowing and drifting snow.
9:15 a.m. - Lingering ice and slush on Twin Cities metro roads
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Some ice, slush lingers on metro roads [9 a.m. update]
FOX 9’s Bill Keller hits the road in Anoka, where some packed ice remains on the wet roadways, though overall conditions are improving.
Some packed down ice, slush and snow remain on Twin Cities roadways Tuesday morning, though driving conditions appear to be improving. Meanwhile, the State Patrol said southern Minnesota is dealing with some whiteout conditions due to strong winds and light snow.
8:15 a.m. – 80 crashes within two hours on MN roads
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Road conditions starting to improve in metro [8 a.m. update]
Road conditions in the Twin Cities metro area are slowly starting to improve as snowplow drivers are hard at work. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest.
The Minnesota State Patrol reported a busy Wednesday morning commute. In just two hours, from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m., troopers responded to at least 188 incidents, including 89 vehicles off the road, 80 property damage crashes, one injury-related crash, seven vehicle spinouts, and 11 jackknifed semis.
These figures are in addition to the at least 253 property damage crashes and 333 vehicles off the road reported from noon Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday.
"Please slow down and give yourself space between vehicles around you!" a post from the State Patrol said.
Snowplow drivers are still on the roadway removing snow and salting surfaces to help improve driving conditions. Road conditions appear to be improving in the Twin Cities metro area.
7:15 a.m. - Roads should be better later Wednesday
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MN snowstorm: Road conditions expected to improve
Now that the snow has tapered off in the Twin Cities metro, MnDOT crews will continue to clean up. MnDOT's Anne Meyer expects road conditions to improve Wednesday afternoon and evening. But be aware, there may still be slick spots on area roadways.
Now that the snow has tapered off in the Twin Cities metro, MnDOT crews will continue to clean up. MnDOT's Anne Meyer expects road conditions to improve Wednesday afternoon and evening. But be aware, there may still be slick spots on area roadways.
7 a.m. - West-central MN roads ‘extremely slippery’
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Slick roads for Wednesday morning commute [7 a.m. update]
Traffic is increasing on Twin Cities area roadways Wednesday morning, as overnight snow and blustery conditions have created icy conditions on the roadways. Here's the latest as of 7 a.m.
Minnesota State Patrol Sgt. Jesse Grabow shared on social media that roads in west-central Minnesota are "extremely slippery," adding that semi-trucks pulling empty trailers are "having much difficulty" on the slippery roads combined with the wind. This has resulted in jackknifed trucks and crashes that can block traffic.
6:53 a.m. - Traffic increasing on Twin Cities roadways
It's slowing down on metro-area roadways as more people get out onto the roads. We've been in the yellow for traffic times all morning, but now it's shifting to orange.
Some roadways are covered in snow, while others are covered in ice, which is causing issues on area roadways.
Be sure to give plenty of space between you and other motorists, and drive carefully.
Find the latest road conditions here.
6:35 a.m. - Slow going on roadways
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Dozens of incidents reported on snowy MN roads [6:30 a.m. update]
Speeds are reduced, with roads covered in snow and/or ice in the Twin Cities metro for the morning commute. More than a dozen incidents are ongoing on area roadways as of 6:30 a.m.
Speeds are reduced, with roads covered in snow and/or ice in the Twin Cities metro for the morning commute.
More than a dozen incidents are ongoing on area roadways as of 6:30 a.m.
Find the latest road conditions here.
6:30 a.m. - Winds causing blowing snow concerns
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Busy morning for plows clearing roads: What you need to know
MnDOT's Anne Meyer joined FOX 9 to talk about how plow crews are keeping roads clear and safe for motorists during the first snowstorm of the season.
Gusty winds Wednesday are causing some snow to blow around, which could cause visibility issues and keep road conditions tough throughout the morning hours.
The snow is expected to wrap up in the metro by 7-8 a.m., and it'll be out of Wisconsin by the mid-morning.
6:05 a.m. - Hundreds of crashes reported
There have been hundreds of crashes on Minnesota roads between noon on Tuesday and 6 a.m. Wednesday. The Minnesota State Patrol says there were 253 property damage crashes, 30 injury crashes, 11 vehicle spinouts, 333 vehicles off the road and 30 jackknifed semi-trucks.
6 a.m. - Ice-covered roads
Compacted snow and ice on roads are causing problems on area roadways. There are about a dozen different incidents across the Twin Cities metro as of 6 a.m., including on I-35W from Bloomington to Burnsville, where MnDOT is reporting ice-covered roads.
Drive times are in the yellow as of 6 a.m., not due to traffic volume but due to motorists going at reduced speeds.
Find the latest road conditions here.
5:45 a.m. - Jackknifed semi-truck, stalled vehicles
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MN road conditions: Jackknifed semi-truck, slow going [5:30 a.m. update]
It's still snowing in the Twin Cities, but it's expected to end over the next couple of hours. This will help road conditions improve throughout the day Wednesday. However, blustery conditions on Wednesday could lead to blowing snow for some. Roads are listed as partially covered in snow in the Twin Cities metro, while they're completely covered with snow in northern Minnesota. There have been some traffic incidents on area roadways, including a jackknifed semi-truck in Woodbury. A stalled vehicle was also reported on I-94 near 169.
It's still snowing in the Twin Cities, but it's expected to end over the next couple of hours. This will help road conditions improve throughout the day Wednesday. However, blustery conditions on Wednesday could lead to blowing snow for some.
Roads are listed as partially covered in snow in the Twin Cities metro, while they're completely covered with snow in northern Minnesota. There have been some traffic incidents on area roadways, including a jackknifed semi-truck in Woodbury. A stalled vehicle was also reported on I-94 near 169.
Most of your drive times are in the yellow Wednesday morning as of 5:40 a.m.
Find the latest road conditions here.
5:30 a.m. - Power outages reported
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Minnesota snowstorm: Snow ending Wednesday morning [5:30 a.m. update]
It's still snowing in the Twin Cities, but it's expected to end over the next couple of hours. This will help road conditions improve throughout the day Wednesday. However, blustery conditions on Wednesday could lead to blowing snow for some. Roads are listed as partially covered in snow in the Twin Cities metro, while they're completely covered with snow in northern Minnesota. There have been some trafic incidents on area roadways, including a jackknifed semi-truck.
Power outages are impacting more than 14,000 Xcel Energy customers in Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin as of Wednesday morning.
You can check Xcel Energy's power outage map here.
5 a.m. - Snow-covered roads impacting holiday travelers
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Minnesota road conditions [5 a.m. update]
As the snow tapers off during the morning commute, road conditions are expected to be icy for much of the day. This comes on a busy travel day, as families head out of town for Thanksgiving on Thursday.
As the snow tapers off during the morning commute, road conditions are expected to be icy for much of the day. This comes on a busy travel day, as families head out of town for Thanksgiving on Thursday.
Find the latest road conditions here.
4:20 a.m. - Roads are very slick
Road conditions near the Twin Cities metro around 4:20 a.m. on Wednesday. (FOX 9)
Take your time on the roads. After Tuesday's rain and then dropping temperatures, it's made roads icy for the Wednesday morning commute.
Roads are partially covered in snow in the Twin Cities, while in northern Minnesota they're completely covered in snow and/or ice. Find the latest road conditions here.
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Minnesota winter storm: 4:30 a.m. update
Take your time on the roads. After Tuesday's rain and then dropping temperatures, it's made roads icy for the Wednesday morning commute.
Snow will continue this morning, but is expected to come to an end between 7-9 a.m. on Wednesday. Conditions are blustery, with gusts reaching the 30s and 40s. The breeze will slowly taper off Tuesday evening.
3:45 a.m. - Road conditions update
Snow and blustery conditions have led to slippery conditions across area roadways. Roads in the Twin Cities are partially covered, while roads in western and northeastern Minnesota are completely covered in snow and/or ice. Find the latest road conditions here.
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Minnesota winter storm update [3:45 a.m.]
Snow and blustery conditions have led to slippery conditions across area roadways. Roads in the Twin Cities are partially covered, while roads in western and northeastern Minnesota are completely covered in snow and/or ice. The snow is expected to wrap up between 7-9 a.m. on Wednesday, but tough travel conditions could persist. Highs will be in the 20s across much of the state.
The snow is expected to wrap up between 7-9 a.m. on Wednesday, but tough travel conditions could persist. Highs will be in the 20s across much of the state.
3:30 a.m. - Snow nearing its end, tough travel continues
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Minnesota winter storm update: Blustery, tough travel [3:30 a.m.]
Accumulating snow is starting to come to an end in the Twin Cities and elsewhere across Minnesota. Heavier snow persists around Lake Superior, especially in Wisconsin. The snowstorm is still impacting travel across much of the state, especially Wednesday morning. Residential and main roads may be slick, so use caution.
Accumulating snow is starting to come to an end in the Twin Cities and elsewhere across Minnesota. Heavier snow persists around Lake Superior, especially in Wisconsin.
The snowstorm is still impacting travel across much of the state, especially Wednesday morning. Residential and main roads may be slick, so use caution. Find the latest road conditions here.
As the snow moves out, it's going to continue to be a blustery day. Expect a cold and breezy day on Thanksgiving.
3:15 a.m. - Slippery, snowy roadways
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MN snowy road conditions update [3:15 a.m.]
The falling snow and gusty winds, which are causing blowing snow, has made travel conditions tough across much of the state early Wednesday. Twin Cities roadways have some snow on them, while northern Minnesota roadways are covered in snow, according to MnDOT's website. Meanwhile, in western Minnesota, roadways are listed as completely covered with ice, and motorists should expect blowing snow and reduced visibility.
The falling snow and gusty winds, which are causing blowing snow, has made travel conditions tough across much of the state early Wednesday.
Twin Cities roadways have some snow on them, while northern Minnesota roadways are covered in snow, according to MnDOT's website. Meanwhile, in western Minnesota, roadways are listed as completely covered with ice, and motorists should expect blowing snow and reduced visibility.
Find the latest road conditions here.
The Twin Cities are not expecting to get much more snow accumulation, with only light snow falling. However, near Lake Superior in Minnesota and Wisconsin, there is still heavier snowfall.
2:30 a.m. - Tough travel across much of Minnesota
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Minnesota snowstorm update: Tough travel conditions [2:30 a.m. update]
The plows are out, but there are slick spots on Twin Cities roadways, especially on side roads. Tough travel is expected through the morning commute. There will be a bit more snow falling this morning, until about 7 or 8 a.m. But blustery conditions remain for much of the day, which could cause blowing snow.
The plows are out, but there are slick spots on Twin Cities roadways, especially on side roads. Tough travel is expected through the morning commute.
MnDOT is listing roadways in the Twin Cities as having snow or slush on the roadways, while just north of the metro into northern Minnesota, most roads are covered in snow. You can check the latest road conditions here.
There will be a bit more snow falling this morning, until about 7 or 8 a.m. But blustery conditions remain for much of the day, which could cause blowing snow.
1:30 a.m. - Snow covered roads across much of Minnesota
A MnDOT plow camera in St. Francis at 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26.
Roads across much of the northern part of Minnesota are covered in snow as of 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to MnDOT's 511 map. Meanwhile, roadways in the Twin Cities have some slush and snow on the roadways.
This comes after rain changed to a wintry mix and then snow late Tuesday night in the Twin Cities metro.
On Tuesday, between noon and 9:50 p.m., the Minnesota State Patrol reported 183 property damage crashes, 22 injury crashes, two vehicle spinous, 203 vehicles off the road and 18 jackknifed semi-trucks.
Potential snow totals in Minnesota
By the numbers:
The heaviest snowfall will likely stay in central and northern Minnesota. Areas from Alexandria, the Brainerd Lakes Area, St. Cloud, through Pine City into northwestern Wisconsin could see 5 to 8 plus inches of accumulation.
The Twin Cities metro will likely see 3 to 5 inches of snowfall, while the northern metro could squeeze out a bit more. Parts of southern Minnesota might get 1–2 inches of snow.