Over 200 crashes reported as light snow hits Twin Cities Friday
Light snow made for a messy Valentine's Day evening in the Twin Cities.
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Light snow made for a messy Valentine's Day evening in the Twin Cities.
The next round of snow will hit Minnesota and Wisconsin on Friday, just as Valentine's Day dinner plans are getting underway.
A few inches of snow fell across Minnesota and Wisconsin after a snow storm Friday night into Saturday.
Several crashes were reported in the Lowry Tunnel on westbound Interstate 94 in Minneapolis just after 1 p.m. Saturday.
Those living in Minneapolis and St. Paul have 24 hours to get that done after a snow storm, but if you need some help, it's available to you thanks to a group called "Saintly City Snow Angels."
Snow will continue to fall Saturday morning following overnight flurries, giving way to a dry and cold rest of the weekend.
Metorologist Chris Shaffer says the Twin Cities could see nearly three inches of snow accumulation by Saturday afternoon, according to the latest models.
A storm bringing accumulating snow is anticipated to arrive Friday night into Saturday morning.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is warning anyone going out on the ice over the holidays to check often for thickness.
Two ground stops were ordered at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Thursday morning amid a winter storm.
Dozens of Minnesota and Wisconsin schools are reporting closings and delays on Thursday amid the biggest snowstorm yet this season.
The National Weather Service said "travel could be difficult to impossible" in places where snowfall is forecast to continue into the beginning of the week.
A narrow band of snow quickly dropped three inches on drivers — even sending a semi sliding into a ditch.
A system headed for the Twin Cities next week could bring snow, but it's a tricky forecast this far out. Think of it like a giant game of Plinko, with many different outcomes.
While WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says this year's Halloween forecast does call for some snowflakes, it will be nothing compared to the wave of white that plopped down on the area 33 years ago.
Four years ago, almost to the day, Minnesotans were digging out of record-snowfall — a stark difference to the forecasted high temperatures in the low 80s on Monday.
If you thought spring has sprung, think again. Some call March Minnesota's second winter, but why do we often see a measurable snow storm in the month of March? Good Question.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says a Winter Weather Advisory has been added including the metro area until Tuesday morning. The wind will pick up and the raindrops many have seen Monday will change back to snow.
Sue Walden has arthritis and gets help shoveling her walk from the Saintly City Snow Angels Facebook group.
The heavy, wet snow from this latest storm is a real problem for people unable to shovel. In St. Paul, neighbors stepped up for each other Monday.
It has been a dangerous day on the road. The State Patrol reports nearly 900 crashes since the storm started Sunday. There are some easy ways to avoid adding to that number.
The American Heart Association recommends taking breaks while shoveling, as well as pushing snow, as opposed to lifting it.
Today was a big dig for most of us. Our Jason Rantala shows us how folks are cleaning up while others are having a bit of fun.
A spring storm was a bonus for many plow companies, but we're learning there were also many problems. As Jonah Kaplan explains, big machinery isn't immune to breaking down.
While a handful of cities called snow emergencies, Minneapolis and St. Paul are not. The city of Minneapolis says crews are out plowing main routes and treating slippery spots as needed. Other city crews, and the state, are getting ready for whatever comes next. Esme Murphy has the details.
