Semi teetering on the edge of snowy overpass in Maplewood
MAPLEWOOD, Minn. (FOX 9) - A semi-truck driver nearly went off a snowy overpass on Interstate 694 in Maplewood during Wednesday morning's snowstorm.
Semi teetering over the edge
Semi-truck teeters on edge of MN bridge [RAW]
A semi-truck is teetering on the edge of a bridge near on Interstate 694 at White Bear Avenue during Wednesday morning's snowstorm. Here's traffic camera footage of the incident.
What we know:
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) traffic cameras captured a semi-truck stopped on an overpass, with the front end partially hanging off the edge.
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The incident happened on I-694 westbound between Ramsey County Road South and the White Bear Avenue exit in Maplewood. Drivers were diverted away from the overpass as crews worked to move the semi-truck back onto the roadway and tow it away.
The overpass has since reopened.
What we don't know:
It's unclear if there were any injuries.
Minnesota road conditions
Vehicle spins out live on morning news
Snow and wind are causing problems on the roads in Minnesota on Wednesday morning. Here's a road conditions update at 5 a.m. March 5, during which a vehicle spun out live on the traffic update.
Messy commute:
Overnight snow and wind are making for messy roads on Wednesday across the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota. Several highways in southern Minnesota are closed due to poor travel conditions and blowing snow. FOX 9's traffic anchor reported ramps and overpasses have been especially troublesome on Wednesday morning.
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In addition to the expected snow-covered roads, there is a lot of drifting on area roadways. Conditions can change quickly due to the winds — just because the road you're on is clear doesn't mean the next road will be, even on main city streets.
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Meanwhile, roads across the Twin Cities are listed by MnDOT as completely covered in snow. You can check current road conditions for your commute here.
Snowy Wednesday in Minnesota
MN weather: Snowstorm update
FOX 9's Cody Matz shares an update on the overnight snowstorm as of 3 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5.
What to expect:
Snow will continue to fall through the morning commute. Wind is also an issue, with gusts upwards of 40 mph in the Twin Cities.
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A winter storm warning is in effect for the Twin Cities and much of western Wisconsin, while most of southern Minnesota is under a blizzard warning until Wednesday afternoon.
Heavy snow will taper to lighter snow and then flurries through the morning commute, with snow wrapping up by lunchtime. Difficult travel is expected as the cleanup process continues into the afternoon.
After the snow, it'll turn sunny Wednesday afternoon, but it'll stay windy. By Wednesday night, it'll be cold and quiet, as breezes gradually relax. Thursday will be tranquil and sunny, with a high of around 36 degrees. The angle of the March sun will help melt all this snow.