Factory-induced snow crashes surprise tow company

An Eau Claire-based tow company was caught off guard when it had to respond to multiple crashes on Thanksgiving after factory-induced snowfall covered part of I-94. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the full story.

WI crashes reported amid factory-induced snow

The National Weather Service says a burst of snow hit the area because of steam from a factory near Menomonie. This may have been a factor in multiple crashes on Interstate 94 in Eau Claire.

MN weather: Thanksgiving travel forecast

A fairly quiet, tranquil, and mild weekend is in store to kick off our Thanksgiving week as many begin their holiday festivities. Early next week though, much of the northern & eastern U.S. is likely to enter a much colder pattern.

Snowy roads Wednesday result in 577 crashes, 2 deaths

Freezing temperatures and snowfall resulted in slick road conditions on Wednesday and Thursday. The Minnesota State Patrol reported 577 crashes from midnight to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, two of which were fatal.

MN weather: A few showers this weekend

Saturday is expected to stay cloudy with showers and sprinkles moving in throughout the day. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the full forecast.