Live updates: Southern MN roads closed or no travel advisory due to white-out conditions
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Numerous schools are closed and roads in some areas in southern Minnesota are shutdown Monday morning after the weekend winter storm dumped more than a foot of snow in some areas and led to blizzard-like conditions at times.
The northern Twin Cities metro saw about 6–10 inches of snow this past weekend, while the southern metro picked up around 10–14 inches. Southeast Minnesota and Wisconsin saw the most snow, with 14–20 inches.
Snow totals for March 14-15 winter storm.
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6:30 a.m. - Slippery roads in Twin Cities
Slippery roads are being reported in the Twin Cities metro as the morning commute gets busier. While major roads are mostly clear of snow, there are sneaky slippery spots on highways.
On I-94 in Brooklyn Park, a car flipped upside down Monday morning.
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6:10 a.m. - Twin Cities road conditions
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Minnesota winter storm: Twin Cities road conditions [6 a.m. update]
Road conditions in the Twin Cities have improved drastically compared to Sunday, with major highways mostly clear. However, side streets are still mostly covered in snow. It's a different story in southern Minnesota, where blowing and driving snow has led to white-out conditions, prompting roads to close or no travel advisories to be issued.
Road conditions in the Twin Cities have improved drastically compared to Sunday, with major highways mostly clear. However, side streets are still mostly covered in snow. It's a different story in southern Minnesota, where blowing and driving snow has led to white-out conditions, prompting roads to close or no travel advisories to be issued.
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6 a.m. - Roads closed, no travel advised in southern MN
In southwest Minnesota, roads are closed to traffic and in southeast Minnesota, no travel is advised. This is due to blowing and drifting snow, which is causing white-out conditions.
Roads in the Twin Cities metro are mostly clear, but there are some slippery spots.
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Minnesota winter storm: Some roads remain closed
Numerous schools are closed and roads in some areas in southern Minnesota are shutdown Monday morning after the weekend winter storm dumped more than a foot of snow in some areas and led to blizzard-like conditions at times. The northern Twin Cities metro saw about 6–10 inches of snow this past weekend, while the southern metro picked up around 10–14 inches. Southeast Minnesota and Wisconsin saw the most snow, with 14–20 inches.
5:55 a.m. - Winona County road conditions difficult
The Winona County Sheriff's Office says some roads are "very difficult to drive" due to high crosswinds. Highway 14 around Lewiston is impassable but MnDOT is working to clear it. High winds are causing white-out conditions and drifting.
However, the sheriff's office says roads that are blocked by trees and valleys are mostly clear of snow but layered in ice.
5:36 a.m. - Minnesota House committees canceled Monday
Due to the weekend winter storm, Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth canceled all committee hearings scheduled for Monday. The House floor session will happen, but members are encouraged to participate remotely if it's not safe for them to get to St. Paul.
5:25 a.m. - MSP Airport returning to normal
MSP Airport returning to normal after winter storm
This weekend's winter storm led to hundreds of cancellations at MSP Airport, but things are returning to normal at the airport on Monday. However, many passengers are still stranded, days out for heading to their destination.
After hundreds of flight cancellations on Sunday, operations at MSP Airport are returning to normal. While the airport is busy, security wait times are around 5-10 minutes.
5:18 a.m. - Roads in Twin Cities mostly clear but slippery spots remain
Road conditions in the Twin Cities on March 16, 2026.
Highways in the Twin Cities metro are mostly clear from snow, but there are slippery spots – especially on ramps and bridges. Parking lots and sidewalks are also slippery, so use caution.
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5 a.m. - Roads closed in SW Minnesota
Many roads in southwest Minnesota are closed Monday morning, while roads southeast of the Twin Cities have no travel advisories or are covered in snow.
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