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LIVE UPDATES: Snow making for messy morning commute in MN

It's the largest snowfall of the season so far in the Twin Cities, and the snow is making for tricky driving conditions across the metro on Thursday.

A winter storm warning is in effect on Thursday, with widespread 3-6 inches of snow accumulations possible along or near the Interstate 94 corridor by the time everything is done. 

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Minnesota road conditions: Spinouts, crashes and backups

What we know: Snow will continue to fall through the morning commute, which has been making travel a bit difficult. Remember to drive with caution and give yourself extra travel time as crews work to clear the roadways. 

It's slow-going on Minnesota roadways. Slippery road conditions are taking some drivers by surprise, while some roads are snow covered, so it's difficult to see where the lanes are. As of about 7 a.m., dozens of spinouts and crashes had already been reported on roads in the Twin Cities metro. 

The Minnesota Department of Transportation's website lists most roads in the Twin Cities as being snow-covered.  Here's a map of road conditions as of 7 a.m. Thursday: 

MnDOT's website shows road conditions as of 7 a.m. on Thursday. Pink means the roadway is completely covered in snow, while blue indicates the roadway is partially covered in snow. 

MSP Airport: All is good

The weather isn't having much of an impact on Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. As of about 6:30 a.m., there was one canceled departure and one delayed departure, according to MSP Airport's website

As for arrivals, four have been canceled and one was delayed, as of 6:30 a.m.

What to expect with Thursday's snow

Timeline: Here's what to expect with Thursday's snow across the Twin Cities:

  • Thursday morning: Light to moderate snow will make for tricky road conditions for the morning commute; 2-4+ inches of snow is possible.
  • Thursday afternoon: Lighter snow as flakes become more off and on, with some gusty breezes; another 1-2 inches of snow is possible.
  • Thursday evening: Scattered flurries will taper as the snow moves out of the region. There may be some blowing and drifting snow; a dusting of snow is possible.

Snow accumulations are forecast to be in the 3-6 inch range around the Interstate 94 corridor. Farther south and north of the corridor will see snow totals in the 1- to 3- inch range. 

Here's the snow potential map: 

The high on Thursday will be around 26 degrees in the Twin Cities, but then it turns colder. The high on Friday will be in the teens, but it will feel more like single-digits. 

Snow totals in Minnesota

How much snow we got: Thursday's snow is officially the largest snow of the season for the Twin Cities (we haven't gotten more than an inch in a single storm yet this season). 

Here are the snow totals so far, before 7 a.m. Thursday (Note: It is still actively snowing, so these numbers will be updated):

  • Fairmont: 2.5 inches
  • Slayton: 2.3 inches
  • MSP Airport: 2 inches
  • Elko New Market: 2 inches
  • Eden Prairie: 1.8 inches
  • St. Peter: 1.8 inches
  • Brainerd: 1 inch
  • Paynesville: 0.5 inches

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