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MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Snow is falling in much of Minnesota on Wednesday, which could make for some slick roads and a challenging commute.
Snow in Minnesota
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MN weather: Wednesday forecast update
FOX 9's Keith Marler shares an update on the forecast.
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for portions of northwestern Minnesota from midnight to 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Accumulating snow and wind gusts could create some hazardous conditions and slippery roads.
While the bulk of the snow will be in northwestern Minnesota, a minor coating on grassy surfaces and a few slick spots on area roadways are possible elsewhere.
Snowflakes will be sporadic through the afternoon in the Twin Cities metro, but the chances for snow will stick around through the evening before drying out overnight.
Crashes and spinouts
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Snow impacts morning road conditions in metro
FOX 9’s Bill Keller and Lauren Andrego give an 11 a.m. update on the Twin Cities metro roadways as snow continues to fall on Wednesday.
Snow on Wednesday is creating some slippery road conditions across the state.
FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz explains that as temperatures hover around or below freezing on Wednesday, it could create some slick road conditions. When the ground is warm, snowflakes melt as it makes contact with the road. But at some point during the day, the ground will start to freeze, meaning surfaces that are left untreated could become slick.
The Minnesota State Patrol responded to at least three jackknifed semis in west central Minnesota on Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported, but the trooper noted the roads are "obviously slippery" with snow and ice.
Minnesota State Patrol responding to jackknifed semi's on snow covered roads in western Minnesota. (Minnesota State Patrol / Supplied)
In a 9:40 a.m. update, the State Patrol said between 5:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., troopers responded to six jackknifed semis along I-94, in addition to several reported crashes and spinouts in central and northwestern Minnesota.
"Roads are covered in snow and ice. Please use due care when traveling," Sargeant Jessee Grabow wrote on X.
Current road conditions
According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation's website, as of 10:45 a.m. roads across the Twin Cities could be partially covered in snow due to the forecast, while some roadways in northwestern Minnesota are covered in ice.
You can check the latest road conditions and reported road incidents on MnDOT's 511 website here.