NEXT Weather: Major winter storm brings snow, strong winds to wrap up weekend | Live updates
A major winter storm has arrived in Minnesota on Sunday and is expected to impact travel conditions into Monday.
Due to significant impacts from the storm, WCCO has issued a NEXT Weather Alert.
Blizzard warnings are in place for central Minnesota until 6 a.m. Monday, while winter storm warnings will be in place across eastern Minnesota into Wisconsin from 12 p.m. Sunday until 9 a.m. Monday.
Wind gusts of up to 40 mph are expected by the afternoon as snow intensity and coverage increase, creating potential for near-blizzard conditions.
Travel is expected to be difficult along and east of Interstate 35, where the heaviest snow is expected.
As far as snow totals, a large swath of Minnesota — including the Twin Cities — could ge tup to 8 inches of snow by Monday morning. Areas to the southwest and northern Minnesota are expected to receive less snow.
Meanwhile, temperatures are expected to drop from the 30s in the morning to the 10s by evening.
Follow live updates below.
Trollhaugen closes Sunday due to power outage
Trollhaugen, a ski area in Dresser, Wisconsin, has closed Sunday due to a power outage. Organizers say the power went out at 11:30 a.m. and that it's expected to be restored by 4:45 a.m. Monday.
Travel not advised for large part of the state
According to Minnesota transportation officials, travel is not advised for most of southwestern Minnesota due to low visibility amid Sunday's winter storm.
Snow emergencies begin to pile up
Multiple cities announced snow emergencies:
- Eden Prairie
- Hopkins
- St. James
- St. Louis Park
- New Hope
- Northfield
- West St. Paul
Crash numbers update
The Minnesota State Patrol has issued an update on crashes between midnight and 1:30 p.m., adding to "please delay or cancel travel plans until the storm as passed."
According to the patrol, there have been 179 property damage crashes, 163 vehicles off the road, 12 injury crashes, five spinouts and seven jackknifed semis.
Thousands without power in metro area
Power outages are an issue during the winter storm on Sunday.
According to Xcel Energy's outage map, there are nearly 2,500 people without power in the Twin Cities area.
Nearly 200 delays and dozens of cancellations at MSP Airport
Sunday's winter storm has led to significant delays and cancellations at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
According to flight tracker FlightAware, there are 197 delays and 60 cancellations at MSP Airport as of 11:30 a.m.
A look at potential snowfall totals
By Monday morning, the Twin Cities could see up to 8 inches of snow. Western Wisconsin could see even more, possibly up to 12 inches.
Areas to the north, south and southwest of the Twin Cities are expected to see less:
- Grand Rapids: Up to 3 inches
- Mankato: Up to 5 inches
- Worthington: Up to 3 inches
Follow snowfall totals from NEXT Weather Watchers here.