MN weather: Roads have reopened, conditions improving

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - More than a foot of snow fell in some areas of southern Minnesota this weekend, leading to travel difficulties on area roads and school closures on Monday.

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12:25 p.m. - Most no travel advisories lifted

MnDOT will lift the no travel advisory at 1 p.m. on all state highways and Interstate 90 in south-central Minnesota at 1 p.m.

They were under a no travel advisory due to blowing snow and icy conditions.

Motorists should continue to use caution, as many roads in southern Minnesota are still completely or partially covered in snow.

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9:50 a.m. - Most roads have reopened

Some roads remain closed in south-central Minnesota, while a no travel advisory i still in place as of 9:50 a.m.

Most roads have reopened in south-central Minnesota, however no travel is advised for portions of southern Minnesota.

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9:30 a.m. - Roads closed in south-central MN

The no travel advisory has been lifted in southeast Minnesota, but some roads remain closed in south-central Minnesota as of 9:30 a.m. on Monday.

MnDOT does say road conditions are improving across the state, but there may still be slick spots.

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8:20 a.m. - No travel advised in southern MN

Road conditions as of 8:20 a.m. Monday. (MnDOT)

No travel advisories continue for southeast Minnesota Monday morning. Meanwhile, roads in south-central Minnesota are still closed.

In southwest Minnesota, most roads have reopened but they're still snow-covered.

In the Twin Cities, road conditions have improved, with MnDOT listing most highway surfaces as "normal." However, there are some slick spots, especially on bridges and ramps. Side roads are still being cleared for much of the region.

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7:42 a.m. - Weekend storm snow totals

Snow totals for March 14-15 winter storm.

The northern Twin Cities metro saw about 6–10 inches of snow this past weekend, while the southern metro picked up around 10–14 inches. Southeast Minnesota and Wisconsin saw the most snow, with 14–20 inches.

Here's a look at snow totals across the region from this weekend's storm:

Kellogg: 25 inches
Zumbro Falls: 20 inches
Lake City: 17 inches
Pine Island: 16 inches
Rochester: 16.5 inches
Apple Valley: 14 inches
Prior Lake: 13.7 inches
Red Wing: 13.5 inches
Owatonna: 12 inches
Carver: 11.8 inches
River Falls: 11 inches
Chanhassen: 10.9 inches
Bloomington: 10.6 inches
Belle Plaine: 10.5 inches
MSP Airport: 8.8 inches
Maple Grove: 8.2 inches

7:34 a.m. - Some delays at MSP Airport

There are some delays at MSP Airport Monday morning, but overall it's business as usual at the airport as passengers are rebooked on new flights that were canceled Sunday due to the winter storm.

7:30 a.m. - Most state highways reopen in SW Minnesota

MnDOT said around 7:30 a.m. Monday that it has reopened most state highways in southwest Minnesota, with the exception of Highway 14, which remains closed from Highway 71 west to the Minnesota-South Dakota border.

Roads were closed overnight due to heavy snow, strong winds, and limited visibility, which created hazardous travel conditions.

Many roads remain partially or fully snow covered, and MnDOT urges drivers to use caution and drive according to conditions.

Meanwile, roads remain closed in south-cenral Minnesota and no travel advisories are in place in southeast Minnesota.

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7:20 a.m. - State Patrol: Pay attention to road conditions

MN winter storm: Pay attention to road conditions, State Patrol says

Minnesota State Patrol Lt. Mike Lee urges caution as motorists drive on Monday, and they're urging people to check MnDOT's 511 website to check their route's road conditions. While Twin Cities roads are mostly clear, there are some slick spots. Meanwhile, no travel is advised in southern Minnesota and some roads are closed altogether.

Minnesota State Patrol Lt. Mike Lee urges caution as motorists drive on Monday, and they're urging people to check MnDOT's 511 website to check your route's road conditions.

While Twin Cities roads are mostly clear, there are some slick spots. Meanwhile, no travel is advised in southern Minnesota and some roads are closed altogether. Find the latest road conditions here.

7:12 a.m. - Weekend crash totals

From midnight on March 13 through 11:59 p.m. on March 15, the Minnesota State Patrol says there were 464 property damage crashes, 40 injury crashes, one fatal crash, 46 spin outs, 651 vehicles off the road and 19 jackknifed semi-trucks.

7:05 a.m. - Some roads reopening in southern MN

No travel is advised on many roads in southern Minnesota, meanwhile some roads remain completely closed.

While no travel is advised in much of southern Minnesota, some roads that have been closed in southeast are starting to reopen. That being said, many roads are still closed.

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7 a.m. - Snow emergencies in effect

Side roads in the Twin Cities are still covered in snow, as many cities have issued snow emergencies in an effort to clear snow from roads.

Meanwhile, highways are mostly clear of snow but there are some slippery spots, so drive with caution.

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6:30 a.m. - Slippery roads in Twin Cities

Slippery roads are being reported in the Twin Cities metro as the morning commute gets busier. While major roads are mostly clear of snow, there are sneaky slippery spots on highways.

On I-94 in Brooklyn Park, a car flipped upside down Monday morning.

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6:10 a.m. - Twin Cities road conditions

Minnesota winter storm: Twin Cities road conditions [6 a.m. update]

Road conditions in the Twin Cities have improved drastically compared to Sunday, with major highways mostly clear. However, side streets are still mostly covered in snow. It's a different story in southern Minnesota, where blowing and driving snow has led to white-out conditions, prompting roads to close or no travel advisories to be issued.

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6 a.m. - Roads closed, no travel advised in southern MN

In southwest Minnesota, roads are closed to traffic and in southeast Minnesota, no travel is advised. This is due to blowing and drifting snow, which is causing white-out conditions.

Roads in the Twin Cities metro are mostly clear, but there are some slippery spots.

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Minnesota winter storm: Some roads remain closed

Numerous schools are closed and roads in some areas in southern Minnesota are shutdown Monday morning after the weekend winter storm dumped more than a foot of snow in some areas and led to blizzard-like conditions at times. The northern Twin Cities metro saw about 6–10 inches of snow this past weekend, while the southern metro picked up around 10–14 inches. Southeast Minnesota and Wisconsin saw the most snow, with 14–20 inches.

5:55 a.m. - Winona County road conditions difficult

The Winona County Sheriff's Office says some roads are "very difficult to drive" due to high crosswinds. Highway 14 around Lewiston is impassable but MnDOT is working to clear it. High winds are causing white-out conditions and drifting.

However, the sheriff's office says roads that are blocked by trees and valleys are mostly clear of snow but layered in ice.

5:36 a.m. - Minnesota House committees canceled Monday

Due to the weekend winter storm, Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth canceled all committee hearings scheduled for Monday. The House floor session will happen, but members are encouraged to participate remotely if it's not safe for them to get to St. Paul.

5:25 a.m. - MSP Airport returning to normal

MSP Airport returning to normal after winter storm

This weekend's winter storm led to hundreds of cancellations at MSP Airport, but things are returning to normal at the airport on Monday. However, many passengers are still stranded, days out for heading to their destination.

After hundreds of flight cancellations on Sunday, operations at MSP Airport are returning to normal. While the airport is busy, security wait times are around 5-10 minutes.

5:18 a.m. - Roads in Twin Cities mostly clear but slippery spots remain

Road conditions in the Twin Cities on March 16, 2026.

Highways in the Twin Cities metro are mostly clear from snow, but there are slippery spots – especially on ramps and bridges. Parking lots and sidewalks are also slippery, so use caution.

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5 a.m. - Roads closed in SW Minnesota

Many roads in southwest Minnesota are closed Monday morning, while roads southeast of the Twin Cities have no travel advisories or are covered in snow.

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