Snow-covered roads, blowing snow creating tough journey situations; MnDOT to carry no journey advisory

Expect a gradual and arduous Monday morning commute, as snow-covered roads and blowing snow are creating tough journey situations.

As of 6 a.m. Monday, almost all state and U.S. highways throughout southern and western Minnesota, together with across the Twin Cities metro space, have been no less than partially lined in snow, based on the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).

Additionally, journey remains to be not suggested in western Minnesota from New London all the way down to Albert Lea — the place Interstate 35 stays closed to the Iowa border — and all the best way to the western border. However, MnDOT says it’ll carry the no journey advisory from state highways and Interstate 90 in south-central Minnesota at 10 a.m., though drivers are nonetheless inspired to make use of warning.

FORECAST FIRST ALERT: More blowing, drifting snow Monday morning earlier than situations enhance

Hundreds of automobiles off the roads, spinouts, and crashes have been reported Sunday, and a number of other have already occurred Monday morning.

Gov. Tim Walz has approved the Minnesota National Guard to assist any stranded vacationers, however those that must enterprise out are urged to make use of excessive warning and count on longer journey instances.

MnDOT plows are out throughout the state however many areas nonetheless want work. The division says efforts will possible proceed nicely into the afternoon, and plenty of cities nonetheless have a lot work to do, too.

Snow emergencies are in impact in a number of cities, together with Minneapolis, which suggests parking restrictions in areas.

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