NEXT Weather: Freezing fog, colder temps move in after snowstorm
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MINNEAPOLIS -- After a multi-day storm dropped record snow, Minnesotans will finally get a break on Friday as the system moves out of the state.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport recorded 15 inches of snow between Tuesday and Thursday. Most of the accumulation reached from southwestern Minnesota to northwestern Wisconsin, and January is staying consistent with the last two months, which have all seen above-average snowfall in the state.
But the snow has finally stopped, and no extra precipitation is expected to fall on Friday.
There is some freezing fog, especially in southeastern Minnesota in the morning, which will lead to reduced visibility and slick areas.
Clouds will clear throughout the day to bring sunshine; high temperatures will reach 16 degrees in the Twin Cities. It's seasonable for this time of year, but slightly below average.
After that, temperatures start to rebound Sunday and Monday. There's another chance for snowfall on Wednesday.
Piles of snow creating safety issues for drivers, pedestrians
Record snowfall is causing a pain for Minneapolis residents who say the giant piles of snow pushed up against the sidewalk are creating safety issues.
When the snow gets high, drivers can't see pedestrians or bikers, and in a lot of cases, they're blindsided.
"People need to tell their kids do not stand by the corner where cars can be turning, because they can't see them. They're blindsided," said Roberta Bacon, who lives in the city. "A kid might step out and that car might turn and they might slide and hit that child, it's dangerous."
The city says it's evaluating the need for one-sided street parking and is inspecting sidewalks. If you see an issue, you can file a complaint with 311. The city plans to do extra clean-up, but plans to re-evaluate after the snow emergency is over.
So far this season, the city has mailed out 120 bills to property owners for failure to comply with snow removal.
Day 3 of snow emergency begins in Minneapolis
For many, Friday will be yet another day of asking neighbors to help them dig out their cars.
Progress is being made, but some people say they're still frustrated and wished the roads would have been cleared by now.
Plows will be clearing the odd side of the street starting at 8 a.m. on Friday, so make sure to park on the even side.
