MN climate: Slippery roads Monday; no journey advisory lifted

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Fresh snow and gusty winds made for troublesome driving situations throughout the southern half of Minnesota on Monday.

Roughly 5–7 inches of snow fell throughout the area on Sunday. Gusty winds, blowing snow, and icy street situations will mix to delay hazardous journey situations by means of the morning commute.

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Find dwell updates on street and climate situations beneath.

12:45 p.m. — Slippery situations persist on Twin Cities roads

Roads, particularly facet streets, overpasses and ramps, stay slippery in lots of areas on Monday afternoon, so drive with warning. 

MnDOT is reporting some highways within the Twin Cities are partially lined in slush or compacted snow, whereas southwest of the Twin Cities street situations are worse, with some highways lined in ice or snow. Visibility continues to be decreased west and southwest of the Twin Cities, the place blowing snow prompted a no journey advisory earlier within the day.

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12:30 p.m. — Hundreds of crashes reported

The Minnesota State Patrol reported a whole lot of crashes on Monday. There have been 186 property harm crashes, 148 automobiles off the street, 16 crashes that led to accidents and 17 jackknifed semi-trucks between midnight and 11:30 a.m. on Monday.

11 a.m. — Road situations enhancing

Road situations as of 11 a.m. on Monday.

Road situations are slowly enhancing throughout the area, however blowing and drifting snow may nonetheless impression your drive, based on MnDOT. 

Some roads within the Twin Cities metro are partially lined in slush or ice, whereas roads in southern Minnesota are in worse form with decreased visibility resulting from blowing snow. 

I-35 from Albert Lea south continues to be closed as of 11 a.m. however the interstate is predicted to reopen in Iowa Monday afternoon. 

9:30 a.m. — No journey advisory lifted for a lot of MN

No journey is suggested in a portion of far southern Minnesota, close to Albert Lea.

MnDOT has lifted the no journey advisory for southwestern Minnesota that has been in place since Sunday. Many roads stay snow or ice lined, so drivers are urged to make use of warning. Visibility may additionally be decreased resulting from blowing snow. 

However, I-35 from Albert Lea to the Iowa border, and I-35 in Iowa, stay closed resulting from white-out situations and drifting snow. A portion of roadways within the space are nonetheless underneath no journey advisories, based on MnDOT’s web site.

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9:05 a.m. — Highway 71 reopens in Minnesota

Highway 71 from Redwood Falls to Highway 14, which was closed Monday morning, has reopened, based on MnDOT. It was closed earlier within the day resulting from drifting snow and automobiles blocking the roadway. 

Minnesota 60 between Butterfield and a pair of miles west of the St. James space stays closed. I-35 from Albert Lea to the Iowa border, and into Iowa, can also be nonetheless closed.

All state highways in Southwest Minnesota stay in a No Travel Advised standing, MnDOT says. Counties impacted by the no journey advisory embody Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Redwood, Renville, Pipestone, and Yellow Medicine. Heavy snowfall and powerful winds are creating restricted visibility.

9 a.m. — I-35 continues to be closed in Iowa

I-35 north in Iowa continues to be closed to the Minnesota border. Meanwhile, most of northeastern Iowa is underneath a no journey advisory. 

8:50 a.m. — St. Paul declares a snow emergency

St. Paul has declared a snow emergency beginning Monday night time. Take word of the place you’ll be able to and can’t park so you do not get towed.

Minneapolis and different cities have additionally declared snow emergencies. Find extra data on these right here.

8 a.m. — Icy situations persist, no journey advisory in SW Minnesota

While situations on Twin Cities roadways are enhancing, highways nonetheless have icy spots so use warning. 

Meanwhile, a no journey advisory stays for west of the Twin Cities and in southwestern Minnesota, the place blowing snow is creating issues. Three highways stay closed as of 8 a.m.:

• Minnesota 60 is closed between Windom and Minnesota 4 resulting from drifting snow.
• US 71 is closed between US 14 and Minnesota 19, close to Redwood Falls.
• Interstate 35 is closed between I-90 in Albert Lea and the Iowa border resulting from white-out situations.

7 a.m. – Icy roads for morning commute

There’s blowing and drifting snow within the Twin Cities metro space for the morning commute, and a few roads are nonetheless lined in snow and ice, which is making issues slippery.

Ramps, bridges and overpasses are anticipated to be slippery all day, MnDOT says.

MnDOT says blowing and drifting snow has prompted street closures and no journey advisories in southwestern Minnesota on Monday morning. MnDOT was compelled to drag their crews off the roads resulting from situations, and crews are working to scrub issues as much as reopen the roads.

6:30 a.m. — No journey advisory stays in place, some roads closed

Road situations as of 6:30 a.m. Monday.

No journey is suggested on state highways in southwestern Minnesota, and a few highways within the space are closed. 

The closed highways are:

• Minnesota 60 is closed between Windom and Minnesota 4 resulting from drifting snow.
• US 71 is closed between US 14 and Minnesota 19, close to Redwood Falls.
• Interstate 35 is closed between I-90 in Albert Lea and the Iowa border resulting from white-out situations.

Counties impacted by MnDOT’s no journey advisory embody Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Redwood, Renville, Pipestone, and Yellow Medicine counties. Strong winds are creating restricted visibility.

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5:55 a.m. — Several crashes early Monday

The Minnesota State Patrol is reporting that between midnight and 5:30 a.m. on Monday, there have been 25 property harm crashes, one damage crash, 5 spin outs and 5 jackknifed semi-trucks.

The State Patrol is asking individuals to drive slowly and cautiously throughout the morning commute. 

5:40 a.m. — US 71 closed in SW Minnesota

US 71 between Sanborn and Redwood Falls is closed resulting from drifting snow on the roadway, based on MnDOT’s web site.

In addition, all state highways in Southwest Minnesota stay in a no journey suggested standing.

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5:30 a.m. — Jackknifed semi on I-94

A jackknifed semi-truck was reported on Interstate 94 in Albertville, however crews are on the scene helping to get the scene cleared earlier than the busiest a part of the morning commute. 

Elsewhere, roads are nonetheless lined in snow and/or ice and winds are whipping, that are making for harmful driving situations throughout the Twin Cities metro and far of southern Minnesota.

5 a.m. — Snow-covered roads, white-out situations

Roads within the Twin Cities metro are partially lined in snow and ice Monday morning. Meanwhile, no journey is suggested in a big space of southwestern Minnesota, the place white-out situations are attainable resulting from blowing snow.

Interstate 35 stays closed Monday morning in far southern Minnesota resulting from white-out situations, in addition to drifting and blowing snow.

Find the most recent street situations here.