blizzard

FARGO, N.D. — Forecasters are confident that parts of the region will see two things today: heavy snow and howling winds.

Numerous area school districts are closing early today As of 10:45 a.m., the following districts had announced early closings: ACGC (all activities cancelled), Belview Learning Center, BOLD and St. Mary’s of Bird Island, Buffalo Lake/Hector/Stewart; Central Minnesota Christian...

WILLMAR — Three-foot snowdrifts and whiteout conditions are forecast Wednesday afternoon and evening for much of western and southern Minnesota. The National Weather Service Twin Cities office in Chanhassen has issued a blizzard warning beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Willmar,...

WILLMAR — A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow and strong winds, starting today, to the southeastern portion of the state. The National Weather Service’s blizzard warning includes Mankato, Albert Lea, Rochester and Red Wing and reaches as far north and west...

Road conditions across much of west central Minnesota have improved as of 9 a.m. this morning, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. MnDOT’s 511MN.org website shows most highways in the region in fair driving condition at this time. Several roads in the...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation continues to advise no travel in southwestern Minnesota due to blowing snow and limited visibility. At 5 p.m. crews closed Highway 4 between Highway 212 and Highway 7 due to a crash. That road is still closed to traffic. In addition...

Several area school districts have cancelled classes for Monday. The list so far includes the BOLD School District; Montevideo; Paynesville; Yellow Medicine East; and the Willmar Public Schools and Community Christian School in Willmar. Strong winds are creating blizzard-like...

A blizzard watch has been issued for Sunday and Sunday evening across most of west central and south central Minnesota. The National Weather Service said two to four inches of fresh snow is expected to fall on the region Saturday night, followed by plunging temperatures and winds...