Weather Blog: Round Two Coming
By Chris Shaffer, WCCO-TV MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Round one of the weather double-header left the Twin Cities quite soggy with heavy snow west and north. Round two is a stronger storm that will follow a...
View ArticleFreezing Rain, Drizzle Turning To Snow
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Freezing rain is expected to move across the Twin Cities Sunday morning and afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, the freezing drizzle will develop and then spread...
View ArticleWinter Driving Tips For Minnesota
In Minnesota, winter driving conditions can go from perfect to hazardous in a matter of minutes. Cold temperatures combined with ice and snow can make for difficult and dangerous commutes, so make...
View ArticlePatrol Re-Opens I-94 Between Alexandria, Fergus Falls
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Extremely icy conditions had closed a significant section of westbound Interstate 94 Friday night in northwestern Minnesota, the State Patrol said. However, by early Saturday...
View ArticleState Patrol: 367 Reported Crashes Sunday
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The rain and snow mixed together is causing problems on Minnesota roads. As of Sunday night, much of the metro and the southern half of the state is under a Winter Weather...
View ArticleMan Injured On I-94 After Pulling Over To Check On A Minor Crash
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) – A 50-year-old Oakdale man was seriously injured Saturday morning after pulling over to check on the drivers from a minor crash, the Minnesota State Patrol says, as icy...
View ArticleState Patrol: 300+ Crashes, 100+ Spinouts Monday
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Traffic was slow going Monday afternoon in many parts of the metro due to snow and icy conditions. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, there were more than 300 crashes...
View Article2 Dead, 1 Injured In Fiery Winona County Crash
WINONA, Minn. (AP) — Two people have died and a third person has been injured in a fiery crash on an icy highway in Winona County. The State Patrol says the crash happened about 6 a.m. Monday on...
View ArticleState Patrol: 5-Year-Old Girl Dead In Scott County Crash
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Light snow and freezing drizzle have left roads slick in much of Minnesota and are being blamed for several accidents. The State Patrol temporarily closed an icy part of Interstate...
View ArticlePublic Works Departments Race To Clear Slush Before Temps Drop
EDINA, Minn. (WCCO) — Bob Landrud knows today’s slush is tomorrow’s ice. “I just retired about a year and a half ago, so now that I have time to (shovel and scrape), I actually kind of enjoy it,”...
View ArticleExtremely Icy Conditions In Central/Northern MN Result In Crashes, School...
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Extremely icy conditions in the northern region of Minnesota has resulted in numerous crashes and many school closings Monday morning. According to the Minnesota State Patrol,...
View ArticleState Patrol: 300+ Crashes On Minnesota Roads During Monday’s Storm
The Minnesota State Patrol says there were more that 300 crashes Monday morning through Monday night during slippery, snowy wintry weather.
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