Minnesota Winter Storm: weather updates and travel tips

The first round of the high-impact, long-duration winter storm has made roads slick for the Wednesday morning commute and state officials are encouraging limited travel when possible. FOX 9's Cody Matz provides an update on snow totals and the weather to come.

Minnesota Weather: 6 a.m. update

The FOX 9 morning team provides an update on the winter storm hitting Minnesota this Tuesday through Thursday and discusses potential impacts on travel, commutes, and parking.

Winter storm ahead for Minnesota

Today a winter weather advisory will encompass the northern half of state, with 2-4 inches expected. But all eyes are on later in the week, when more than 8 inches of snow is expected.

Vehicles stranded on I-94 near Moorhead

Blowing snow is making travel conditions impossible in western Minnesota. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, there are several stranded motorists about 10 miles east of Moorhead on Interstate 94. Snow has drifted around stalled and parked vehicles, with some vehicles parked on the roadway since 9 p.m. Tuesday.