(FOX 9) - The Minnesota Department of Transportation said Monday night’s snow compacted down and iced up on the roads overnight, resulting in a slow and slippery commute. The Minnesota State Patrol reported 208 crashes, 155 vehicle spin outs and 11 jackknifed semis between 9:30 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. Eighteen of those crashes resulted in injuries.
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Monday snow makes for tricky commute Tuesday across Twin Cities metro
Monday's snow made for a tricky commute Tuesday across the Twin Cities metro.
For everyone caught off-guard or complaining of road conditions Tuesday morning, MnDOT shared a message: "Yes, roads were tough this morning. Yes, crews were out working all night. It's still winter, folks. Slow down, increase your following distance, and give yourself extra travel time. We want everyone to get to their destination safely."
The department shared that message on Twitter with a timelapse animation of plow activity.
Across there area, 23 schools districts were delayed due to the weather and road conditions.
However, after the snow comes the cold. Temperatures dipped into the teens in the Twin Cities Tuesday morning and will stay there for the rest of the day. Clouds in the morning and a stray flurry will give way to a clearing trend throughout the day. Subzero temperatures are expected Tuesday night.
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