More than 70 crashes, 1 fatal, as light snow continues in Minnesota

Tuesday's forecast: Light snow, with 1-2 inches possible

Light snow will fall on Tuesday, with areas picking up an additional 1-2 inches of snow. Unlike Monday though, the snow won't be as heavy so it'll take longer to accumulate.

(FOX 9) - Roads are better Tuesday than yesterday, but snow is still causing delays.

Warmer roads and the snow falling at a lighter rate than Monday has thus far kept the roads mainly wet, and not icy, though there are some slushy and slippery spots.

The Minnesota State Patrol reports there were 73 crashes on Tuesday between 5 a.m. and noon, including one fatal crash in Fillmore County and eight injuries. There were also 67 vehicle spin outs/vehicles off the road and three jackknifed semi-trucks.

In the Fillmore County fatal crash, the State Patrol's report says a driver of a pick-up truck and a driver of a Toyota Prius were heading in opposite directions when they collided on Highway 52 in Canton Township just before 9 a.m. Tuesday. The driver of the Prius, a 63-year-old man from Harmony, died. Road conditions were listed as "snow/ice."

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Tuesday's commute slowed by snow

Another snowy day in Minnesota is causing some headaches on area roads.

Snow will continue off and on Tuesday, with snow totals amounting to about an additional 1-2 inches for most, while some areas could see up to 3 inches of snow. Expect some slippery spots on the roads Tuesday afternoon, and lingering flakes after sunset.

On Monday, snow totals varied, with parts of the metro getting nearly 4 inches of snow. Officially 2.5 inches fell at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Monday the Minnesota State Patrol reported 566 crashes and 171 spin-outs. Two of those crashes were fatal.