Blizzard

WILLMAR — Three-foot snowdrifts and whiteout conditions are forecast Wednesday afternoon and evening for much of western and southern Minnesota.

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...

Video: Hwy 23 road conditions north of RaymondThursday morning

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.

FARGO – A crew from The Weather Channel spent Thursday in and around Fargo capturing footage of the ground blizzard that created whiteout conditions in some spots. Correspondent Mike Seidel, known for his reports on extreme weather, and a two-man crew broadcast live throughout...