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Gusty winds linger Saturday; roads still closed in parts of southern Minnesota

Gusty winds linger Saturday; roads still closed in parts of southern Minnesota

Winds won’t be quite as strong Saturday but they’ll be strong enough to cause blowing snow in open areas. We have an update on the winter weather advisories and wind chill advisories and warnings in portions of Minnesota.
by Ron Trenda

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Roads clearer, but ice sticking around

Roads clearer, but ice sticking around

MnDOT cleared roads well enough to re-open in western and southwestern parts of the state by late afternoon, but many are still snow covered and icy.
by MPR News Staff

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A huge storm brings icy temperatures and canceled flights to a majority of Americans

A huge storm brings icy temperatures and canceled flights to a majority of Americans

More than 200 million people — about 60 percent of the U.S. population — were under a winter weather advisory or warning on Friday, the National Weather Service said. Over 5,000 flights have been canceled.
by Ashley Ahn

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Blizzard conditions in many areas Friday into Saturday AM, along with dangerous wind chills

Blizzard conditions in many areas Friday into Saturday AM, along with dangerous wind chills

Strong winds will continue to cause blowing and drifting snow in many areas this Friday and into Saturday morning. We’ll also have dangerously low wind chills. We have an update on the blizzard and winter storm warnings.
by Ron Trenda

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Winter storm update: Rescues reported as blizzard conditions bury highways in parts of Minnesota

Winter storm update: Rescues reported as blizzard conditions bury highways in parts of Minnesota

There were reports of stalled and stranded vehicles blocking highways in southwest Minnesota, with authorities having to rescue drivers amid blizzard conditions. Gov. Tim Walz issued an executive order to provide National Guard assistance for stranded motorists. 
by Andrew Krueger

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Blizzard conditions continue for many Friday along with dangerous wind chills

Blizzard conditions continue for many Friday along with dangerous wind chills

Sustained high winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph will continue to create white-out conditions in many areas along with dangerously cold wind chills in the 20s and 30s to near 40 below zero into Friday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Holiday travel upended as forecasters warn of 'bomb cyclone'

Holiday travel upended as forecasters warn of 'bomb cyclone'

Thousands of flights were canceled and homeless shelters are overflowing amid one of the most treacherous holiday travel seasons the U.S. has seen in decades.
by The Associated Press

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