State Patrol advises NW Minnesota drivers to stay off road, reports more than 200 crashes, spinouts

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With low visibility on roads in northwest and west-central Minnesota, State Patrol troopers responded to crashes and spinouts Friday evening. (Minnesota State Patrol)

(FOX 9) - Minnesota State Patrol is advising drivers to stay off the roads Friday night in northwest and west-central Minnesota due to high winds and blowing snow.

Troopers are advising drivers not to travel on Highway 2 from East Grand Forks to Crookston in northwest Minnesota since there is "no visibility" on the roads.

From 3-9:30 p.m. Friday, troopers responded to 166 crashes, 111 vehicle spin outs and/or off the road, and one jackknifed semi truck throughout the state. Thirteen of the crashes involved injuries.

From 9:30 p.m. Friday to 7:30 a.m Saturday, troopers responded to 216 crashes, 152 vehicle spin outs and/or off the road, and two jackknifed semis.

Continue to check road conditions and crash updates at 511mn.org.