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MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - More than a foot of snow fell in some areas of southern Minnesota this weekend, leading to travel difficulties on area roads and school closures on Monday.
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Watch FOX 9 live in the player above. Below, find live updates on the winter storm, road conditions and travel at MSP Airport.
7:42 a.m. - Weekend storm snow totals
Snow totals for March 14-15 winter storm.
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.
Here's a look at snow totals across the region from this weekend's storm:
- Kellogg: 25 inches
- Zumbro Falls: 20 inches
- Lake City: 17 inches
- Pine Island: 16 inches
- Rochester: 16.5 inches
- Apple Valley: 14 inches
- Prior Lake: 13.7 inches
- Red Wing: 13.5 inches
- Owatonna: 12 inches
- Carver: 11.8 inches
- River Falls: 11 inches
- Chanhassen: 10.9 inches
- Bloomington: 10.6 inches
- Belle Plaine: 10.5 inches
- MSP Airport: 8.8 inches
- Maple Grove: 8.2 inches
7:34 a.m. - Some delays at MSP Airport
There are some delays at MSP Airport Monday morning, but overall it's business as usual at the airport as passengers are rebooked on new flights that were canceled Sunday due to the winter storm.
7:30 a.m. - Most state highways reopen in SW Minnesota
MnDOT said around 7:30 a.m. Monday that it has reopened most state highways in southwest Minnesota, with the exception of Highway 14, which remains closed from Highway 71 west to the Minnesota-South Dakota border.
Roads were closed overnight due to heavy snow, strong winds, and limited visibility, which created hazardous travel conditions.
Many roads remain partially or fully snow covered, and MnDOT urges drivers to use caution and drive according to conditions.
Meanwile, roads remain closed in south-cenral Minnesota and no travel advisories are in place in southeast Minnesota.
Find the latest road conditions here.
7:20 a.m. - State Patrol: Pay attention to road conditions
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MN winter storm: Pay attention to road conditions, State Patrol says
Minnesota State Patrol Lt. Mike Lee urges caution as motorists drive on Monday, and they're urging people to check MnDOT's 511 website to check their route's road conditions. While Twin Cities roads are mostly clear, there are some slick spots. Meanwhile, no travel is advised in southern Minnesota and some roads are closed altogether.
Minnesota State Patrol Lt. Mike Lee urges caution as motorists drive on Monday, and they're urging people to check MnDOT's 511 website to check your route's road conditions.
While Twin Cities roads are mostly clear, there are some slick spots. Meanwhile, no travel is advised in southern Minnesota and some roads are closed altogether. Find the latest road conditions here.
7:12 a.m. - Weekend crash totals
From midnight on March 13 through 11:59 p.m. on March 15, the Minnesota State Patrol says there were 464 property damage crashes, 40 injury crashes, one fatal crash, 46 spin outs, 651 vehicles off the road and 19 jackknifed semi-trucks.
7:05 a.m. - Some roads reopening in southern MN
No travel is advised on many roads in southern Minnesota, meanwhile some roads remain completely closed.
While no travel is advised in much of southern Minnesota, some roads that have been closed in southeast are starting to reopen. That being said, many roads are still closed.
Find the latest road conditions here.
7 a.m. - Snow emergencies in effect
Side roads in the Twin Cities are still covered in snow, as many cities have issued snow emergencies in an effort to clear snow from roads.
Meanwhile, highways are mostly clear of snow but there are some slippery spots, so drive with caution.
Find the latest road conditions here.
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.
Find the latest road conditions here.
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.
Find the latest road conditions here.
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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
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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.
Find the latest road conditions here.
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.
Find the latest road conditions here.