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MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A blizzard warning remains in effect Sunday, as snow continues to fall across much of Minnesota.
What to expect:
Heavy snow has developed across southern Minnesota and is expected to expand into western Wisconsin Sunday morning. Winds are expected to increase, with widespread blowing snow and blizzard conditions Sunday afternoon and Sunday night. Snowfall rates of 2–3 inches per hour are possible through mid-morning. Snow is expected to taper off from northwest to southeast Sunday afternoon and evening.
Driving conditions are expected to deteriorate Sunday and dangerous conditions could continue through Monday. Even though the snow is expected to taper off gradually on Sunday, northwest winds will increase, which could reduce visibility and create blizzard conditions into Sunday night.
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7:50 a.m. - Winds will increase this afternoon
Snow continues today with more accumulations possible, especially in southeastern Minnesota. Winds will increase into this afternoon, causing blowing snow and white-out conditions. Travel is expected to get worse – and could be nearly impossible.
7:30 a.m. - Roads completely covered in snow
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MN winter storm: Staying safe around snowplows
Crews are working overtime to clear the roads as heavy snow covers most of Minnesota. Hear from a snowplow driver on how to stay safe.
Sixty plows are out in Hennepin County to clear roads, but snow is falling and blowing around, so work the plows are doing is quickly getting undone.
Andy Kraemer, who is in charge of plows at Hennepin County, gave tips on how to stay safe on the roads while crews work overtime to clear snow, including staying 10 car lengths away from plows and if you see the driver's face in the mirror, they can see you. He also suggests staying home if you can.
Some plow drivers started their shifts late Saturday night as the snow shows no sign of slowing down.
7 a.m. - Sleet, ice balls and thunder
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Minnesota winter storm: Update from St. Paul's Cathedral Hill
FOX 9's Rob Olson has a live update from St. Paul's Cathedral Hill during a winter storm that's leading to hazardous travel conditions.
The Winona County Sheriff's Office posted on social media Sunday morning, saying "We have now added sleet, little ice balls, thunder and lightning to this mess. Roads will be good for small stints and then the road disappears completely and your car is doing its best downhill ski mogul impression. So far, this storm has been ‘as advertised.’ Please drive safe, if you have to drive at all."
6:50 a.m. - Hundreds of flights canceled at MSP Airport
Plows at MSP Airport on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
MSP Airport posted on social media to say more than 450 flights to and from MSP have been canceled on Sunday.
Check with your airline for the latest flight information.
Major airlines did issue waivers ahead of the winter storm.
6:48 a.m. - Updated crash numbers
From midnight to 6:30 a.m., the Minnesota State Patrol says there were 21 property damage crashes, one injury crash, five spin outs, 70 vehicles off the road and six jackknifed semi-trucks.
6:43 a.m. - No travel advised in much of southern MN
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No travel advised in portions of southern MN
No travel is advised Sunday morning in portions of southern Minnesota due to blowing snow and white-out conditions. Here's the latest.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is advising no travel on highways and I-90 in south-central Minnesota starting at 7 a.m. Sunday, noting blowing snow and strong winds are creating blizzard conditions and are making travel difficult.
A no travel advisory has also been issued for a portion of southeast Minnesota, from Faribualt and Owatonna, east to Rochester and Winona areas.
No travel is also advised in southwest Minnesota, near Pipestone and Marshall.
6:22 a.m. - Travel expected to get worse Sunday
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MN weather: Strong wind, heavy snow and covered roads
The winter storm is dumping heavy snow on Minnesota roads while strong winds are leading to a whiteout with severely limited visibility in some areas.
Wind will pick up by mid-morning and will stay strong the rest of the day, which will make travel much worse — especially in open areas, according to FOX 9's Jared Piepenburg.
6 a.m. - Snow totals so far
Here's a look at how much snow has fallen so far:
- Elko New Market: 8 inches
- Apple Valley: 7.5 inches
- Chanhassen: 5 inches
- MSP Airport: 5 inches
- Prior Lake: 5 inches
- St. Paul: 3.4 inches
- Victoria: 2.5 inches
5 a.m. - No travel advised in SW and SE Minnesota
Authorities are urging no travel across roads in southwestern Minnesota, near Marshall, and southeastern Minnesota, near Owatonna, Faribault and near Rochester, Sunday morning due to white-out conditions and blowing snow.
Meanwhile, many roads in much of Minnesota are covered in snow, and there are reports of reduced visibility.
These conditions are expected to continue through much of the day Sunday.
Find live road conditions here.
1 a.m. - Snow totals so far in Minnesota
The National Weather Service shared some reported snow totals so far. Here they are:
- Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport: 5 inches
- Chanhassen: 5 inches
- Eau Claire, Wisconsin: 4 inches