The recent winter storm significantly affected Minnesota, causing severe disruptions and hazardous conditions across the state. Heavy snowfall combined with strong winds led to blizzard warnings and traffic complications.
Minnesota Winter Storm: Snow Totals Revealed
The storm hit from Sunday into Monday morning, generating substantial snowfall across various regions, including the Twin Cities metro area and parts of western Wisconsin.
Snowfall Totals Across Minnesota
Reported snow accumulations varied significantly by location:
- Western Wisconsin:
- Haugen: 9 inches
- Eau Claire: 8.5 inches
- Twin Cities Metro:
- Burnsville: 7 inches
- Maple Grove: 6.2 inches
- MSP Airport: 5.8 inches (official recording site)
- Chanhassen: 5.6 inches
- Other Regions:
- Duluth: 2.1 inches
Travel Impacts and Warnings
The storm prompted significant travel warnings. Southern Minnesota’s conditions were especially dangerous, leading to advisories against any travel.
Key highways were shut down, including Interstate 35, which closed between Albert Lea and Ames, Iowa. As of Monday morning at 7 a.m., this section remained inaccessible.
While many areas reported snow totals, specific figures from regions impacted by the blizzard warning remain unavailable. More updates will follow as information comes in.
