Parts of Minnesota saw a foot of snow Wednesday into early Thursday, adding to what’s already been a very snowy winter across much of the state. See if weather spotters reported snow totals from your community.
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Gusty winds replace the falling snow Thursday. Winds will increase to 20-25 mph in southwestern Minnesota, gusting to 30 mph. Winds Friday will be even stronger. Wind chills will range from minus 30 to minus 45 early Thursday and Friday mornings.
State transportation officials issued a no-travel advisory for a wide swath of southcentral and southwest Minnesota on Thursday night, including the overnight closure of many state highways, as blizzard conditions swept into the region.
The second part of the storm is still on track to deliver high winds, blowing snow, blizzard conditions and dangerous wind chills Thursday into Saturday morning.
A winter storm that began hitting much of Minnesota on Wednesday is poised to have widespread impact. Use this form to tell us what’s happening to you.
Most of the accumulating snowfall will happen during the day Wednesday into the night with lighter snow showers Thursday. Snow and blowing snow will degrade travel across the region into at least late Friday.
City, county and state plow crews were preparing for long shifts to clear highways across Minnesota. Many school districts canceled classes or announced they'll release students early. And utility companies were bracing for another round of possible power outages.
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