Strong winter storm forecast across Minnesota through Wed.
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MN weather: Snowy roads lead to 472 crashes, 596 vehicles off the road
The first snowstorm of the season has led to numerous crashes on roadways in the Twin Cities metro and across Minnesota on Tuesday and Wednesday.
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KFGO) – The Minnesota State Patrol is responding to several jackknifed semis on Interstate-94 Wednesday morning. Sgt. Jesse Grabow says troopers are currently dealing with jackknifed semis between Moorhead and Fergus Falls at mileposts 18, 44, 49 and 57, along with other crashes.
Minnesota's first winter storm of the season will push out Wednesday morning, but tough travel conditions​ and biting cold will linger.
It's still snowing in the Twin Cities, but it's expected to end over the next couple of hours. This will help road conditions improve throughout the day Wednesday. However, blustery conditions on Wednesday could lead to blowing snow for some.
The Twin Cities area received 1-3 inches of snow, and the wind is blowing it around for drivers Wednesday morning.
A massive pile-up involving more than a dozen semi-trailers has closed I-94 westbound in western Minnesota amid blizzard warnings and "no travel" advisories.
DETROIT LAKES — The Minnesota Department of Transportation has issued a no travel advisory on all state and federal highways across west central Minnesota. This includes Interstate 94 from Moorhead to Osakis, and Highway 10 from Moorhead to Wadena.
Wednesday marked the first snowfall of the year around the area. The white winter blanket coming as many people are traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday.
There have been more than 600 crashes, spinouts, vehicles off the road and jackknifed semis. Hundreds of crashes, spinouts and jackknifed semis have been reported since a winter storm brought heavy snow and blizzard conditions to Minnesota on Tuesday.
Now that the snow has tapered off in the Twin Cities metro, MnDOT crews will continue to clean up. MnDOT's Anne Meyer expects road conditions to improve Wednesday afternoon and evening. But be aware,
After months of clear pavement and summer sunshine, Minnesota's first snowfall of the year is expected on Tuesday. Tow truck crews are preparing for what they say will be a very hectic day or two.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The first snowstorm of the season has led to some slippery conditions on Minnesota roadways and forced some schools to close the day before Thanksgiving. A winter storm warning is in effect until 9 a.m. Wednesday for much of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities metro. Find the latest weather alerts here .