Minnesota weather: Messy commute as plows work to clear roads

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Accumulating snow has wrapped up after several inches of snow fell Tuesday and early Wednesday in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota. This has made road conditions rough for the morning commute.

The bulk of the snow wrapped up around 4 a.m. Wednesday, with another half-inch to an inch falling overnight. However, a dusting of snow is possible before snowflakes wrap up around 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday in the Twin Cities. In total, areas north of Interstate 94 picked up between 5–8 inches of snow on Tuesday and early Wednesday, while some areas of the Twin Cities metro received around 3–5 inches of snow.

Find updates on weather and road conditions across Minnesota below.

9:20 a.m. - Additional crash numbers

From 7-9 a.m. on Wednesday, the Minnetoa State Patrol reported 50 property damage crashes, two injury crashes, three spinouts, and 73 vehicles off the road.

Find the complete crash numbers here.

8:40 a.m. - Road conditions slowly improving

There are still dozens of road incidents across the Twin Cities metro area, but road conditions are slowly improving, with many major roadways listed as having "normal" driving conditions, according to MnDOT.

Drive carefully, though. There are still slick spots on area roadways, especially on ramps and overpasses. Side streets are also not completely clear.

You can check the latest road conditions here.

8 a.m. - Crashes, jackknifed semi-trucks on slick roads

Multi-vehicle pileup on Hwy. 52 in Inver Grove Heights [8 a.m. update]

There's a multi-vehicle pileup on Highway 52 near Inver Grove Heights, which is causing backups in both directions. This is among several incidents on area roadways Wednesday morning as motorists navigate a slippery, messy commute.

The morning commute is slow-going on area roadways due to a jackknifed semi-truck on I-494 in Plymouth, as well as other spinouts and crashes on Twin Cities roadways.

Meanwhile, there's a multi-vehicle pileup on Highway 52 near Inver Grove Heights, which is causing backups in both directions.

Messy morning commute across MN [8 a.m. update]

The morning commute is slow-going on area roadways due to a jackknifed semi-truck on I-494 in Plymouth, as well as other spinouts and crashes on Twin Cities roadways. Meanwhile, there's a multi-vehicle pileup on Highway 55 near Inver Grove Heights.

Highways in the Twin Cities are mostly partially covered in snow or slush Wednesday morning. You can find the latest road conditions here.

7:17 a.m. - Snowstorm crash numbers

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The Minnesota State Patrol is reporting dozens of crashes between midnight and 7 a.m. on Wednesday. They include 49 property damage crashes, two injury crashes, one fatal crash, four spinous, 82 vehicles off the road and eight jackknifed semi-trucks.

Hundreds of crashes were also reported on Tuesday during the snowstorm, bringing the total crash numbers from noon Tuesday to 7 a.m. Wednesday to 205 property damage crashes, 17 injury crashes, one fatal crash, 14 vehicle spinouts, 302 vehicles off the road and 13 jackknifed semi-trucks.

7:13 a.m. - Man killed by snowplow at MSP Airport

The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating after a man was struck and killed by a snowplow in the parking lot of a facility at MSP Airport. According to airport officials, shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, a 911 caller said the man was hit at the LSG Sky Chefs facility just south of Terminal 2.

The incident is under investigation.

7:08 a.m. - Side roads still covered in snow

MN weather: Side roads covered in snow [7 a.m. update]

As plows work to clear main roads of snow and ice for the morning commute, many side roads in the Twin Cities haven't yet been plowed. This could make it difficult to leave your neighborhood, especially if you don't have four-wheel drive.

You can find the latest road conditions here.

7 a.m. - Jackknifed semi-truck in Plymouth

Jackknifed semi-truck in Plymouth [7 a.m. roads update]

A jackknifed semi-truck on I-494 near Rockford Road in the Plymouth area is blocking traffic, which could lead to a backup during the morning commute.

Road conditions in the area are described as having slush on the roadway. Meanwhile, other Twin Cities highways are covered in ice. Road conditions are improving on the main roads, but side streets are still mostly covered in snow.

Take it slow and use caution during the morning commute.

6:40 a.m. - Cities declaring snow emergencies

Several cities have declared snow emergencies due to this snowstorm. They include:

Eden Prairie
Brooklyn Park
West St. Paul
New Hope
Belle Plaine

Minneapolis and St. Paul have not yet declared snow emergencies as of this writing.

6:30 a.m. - Road conditions slowly improving

Road conditions across the Twin Cities metro are slowly improving, with roads now partially covered with snow and/or ice. Earlier, most roads were completely covered in snow and/or ice.

However, side streets — especially those that haven't been plowed — are making travel difficult, especially if you lack four-wheel drive.

Road conditions as of 6:25 a.m. on Wednesday.

You can find the latest road conditions here.

6:15 a.m. - Latest on MnDOT's cleanup efforts

Road conditions improving, MnDOT says [6:15 a.m. update]

This storm came in two rounds, but the lull Tuesday night gave MnDOT plows some time to clear main roads before the second round of snow came through early Wednesday morning, Anne Meyer, a MnDOT spokesperson, told FOX 9. Road conditions are improving on the main roadways in the Twin Cities, but areas that saw a mixture of precipitation are seeing slick spots on roadways.

Road conditions are improving on the main roadways in the Twin Cities, but areas that saw a mixture of precipitation are seeing slick spots on roadways.

Plan for extra time during your commute, Meyer recommends.

6 a.m. - Crashes, spinouts reported

MN weather: Road conditions improving, side streets snowy [6 a.m. update]

Many roads in the Twin Cities are partially or completely covered in snow and/or ice. That being said, road conditions are gradually improving as crews work to clear and treat roadways.

Several incidents on Twin Cities roadways have been reported before 6 a.m., including a crash on Interstate 94 in Maple Grove, a spinout on I-694, and a crash on I-35E near Eagan.

Meanwhile, Minnesota 19 in Cannon Falls is closed in both directions due to a crash, which was reported around 5:47 a.m. There is no timeline on when the road could reopen.

This comes as many roads in the Twin Cities are partially or completely covered in snow and/or ice. That being said, road conditions are gradually improving as crews work to clear and treat roadways.

You can find the latest road conditions here.

5:30 a.m. - Snow on Twin Cities roadways

Road conditions as of 5:30 a.m. on Dec. 10, 2025.

As the morning commute gets underway, some roadways in the Twin Cities metro and greater Minnesota are still partially or completely covered in snow, according to MnDOT's website.

Several incidents have been reported on area roadways, including spinouts.

Drive with caution, as there may be slick spots on the roads, especially on side roads, intersections, ramps and overpasses. Conditions vary widely depending on where you're driving. You can find the latest road conditions here.

5:25 a.m. - Snow totals across MN

MN weather: Crashes, spinouts on slippery roads [5:30 a.m. update]

A handful of incidents have been reported on Minnesota roadways as of 5 a.m. Wednesday, including vehicle spinouts. Drive with caution, as there may be slick spots on the roads, especially on side roads, intersections, ramps and overpasses. Conditions vary widely depending on where you're driving.

Here are snow totals so far from across the region (these totals will be updated as the numbers are finalized):

Thief River Falls: 8 inches
Brainerd/Motely: 7 inches
Cambridge: 6.9 inches
Otsego: 5.8 inches
Osceola, Wisconsin: 5.5 inches
Menomonie, Wisconsin: 5.2 inches
Woodbury: 5 inches
Coon Rapids: 4.6 inches
Rosemount: 4.6 inches
Detroit Lakes: 4.5 inches
St. Cloud: 4.5 inches
White Bear Lake: 4.5 inches
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport: 3.4 inches
Rochester: 3 inches
Chanhassen: 2.8 inches

5 a.m. - Slick roads, some incidents on area roadways

MN weather: Slick roads, some incidents reported [5 a.m. update]

A handful of incidents have been reported on Minnesota roadways as of 5 a.m. Wednesday, including vehicle spinouts. You can find the latest road conditions here.

Drive with caution, as there may be slick spots on the roads, especially on side roads, intersections, ramps and overpasses. Conditions vary widely depending on where you're driving.

Minneapolis and St. Paul have not declared snow emergencies as of this writing, but several Twin Cities metro area communities have declared snow emergencies.

4:30 a.m. - Slushy, sloppy morning commute

MN weather: Messy commute expected [4:30 a.m. update]

Plows are out clearing snow from roadways, but many roads are still covered in snow in the Twin Cities metro and greater Minnesota as of 4:30 a.m. Wednesday. However, road conditions are slowly improving. Drive with caution, as there may be slick spots on area roadways, especially on side roads, intersections, ramps and overpasses.

Drive with caution, as there may be slick spots on area roadways, especially on side roads, intersections, ramps and overpasses. Conditions vary widely depending on where you're driving.

You can find the latest road conditions here.

5:30 a.m. - Snow totals so far

Here are snow totals so far from across the region (these totals will be updated as the numbers are finalized):

Thief River Falls: 8 inches
Brainerd/Motely: 7 inches
Cambridge: 6.9 inches
Otsego: 5.8 inches
Osceola, Wisconsin: 5.5 inches
Menomonie, Wisconsin: 5.2 inches
Woodbury: 5 inches
Coon Rapids: 4.6 inches
Rosemount: 4.6 inches
Detroit Lakes: 4.5 inches
St. Cloud: 4.5 inches
White Bear Lake: 4.5 inches
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport: 3.4 inches
Rochester: 3 inches
Chanhassen: 2.8 inches

4 a.m. - Rough commute expected

MN weather: Road conditions latest [4 a.m. update]

Roads may be dicey for the morning commute on Wednesday after several inches of snow fell Tuesday. Plows are out, and road conditions on some main highways are slowly improving, but side streets, ramps and overpasses could be slick.

Only a high wind warning is still in effect for portions of southern Minnesota. It is set to expire at 6 a.m.

You can find the latest road conditions here.

3:45 a.m. - Snow covered roads

Road conditions as of around 3:45 a.m. on Dec. 10, 2025.

Roads are in rough shape early Wednesday, with the majority of roads in the Twin Cities and north of Interstate 94, which saw the most snow, covered in snow.

You can find the latest road conditions here.

3:30 a.m. - Plows clearing roads

MN weather: Roads are snow covered; light snow continues [3:30 a.m. update]

After several inches of snow Tuesday, light snow will wrap up Wednesday morning in the Twin Cities metro. Light snow is expected to wrap up in the 4 a.m. hour, before a lull. A dusting of more snow is possible before snowflakes wrap up around 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday in the Twin Cities.

Roads are snow covered in the Twin Cities as dozens of plows are out on roads cleaning up after Tuesday's snow storm in the Twin Cities metro, southeastern Minnesota and northern Minnesota, according to MnDOT's website.

The later you can hold off your commute, the better conditions will be.

Road conditions as of 3 a.m. on Highway 169 in the Twin Cities.

You can find the latest road conditions here.

3 a.m. - Snow winding down

MN weather: Light snow winding down [3 a.m. update]

Light snow is winding down in the Twin Cities after several inches of snow fell Tuesday night. Roads are covered in snow ahead of the morning commute.

Most of the snow accumulation occurred before 9-10 p.m. on Tuesday for the Twin Cities metro. Light snow in the Twin Cities metro is winding down early Wednesday, ahead of the bulk of the morning commute. Snow accumulation is primarily done.

You can find the latest road conditions here.

2:30 a.m. - Some schools are closed or opening late on Wednesday

Dozens of schools are closed or are delayed as of 3 a.m. on Wednesday. Find a full list here.

2 a.m. - Snow covered roads

Highway 169 near St. Louis Park at around 2 a.m. on Dec. 10, 2025.

Roadways across much of the Twin Cities metro, central Minnesota and portions of northern Minnesota are covered in snow, which is making driving conditions difficult. Side roads are especially difficult, with some piles of snow or areas that haven't been plowed in the Twin Cities.

You can find the latest road conditions here.