GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — While the weather remains gloomy and gray around the Twin Cities, across northern Minnesota, conditions are reminiscent of storms usually seen in January and February.
A Blizzard Warning remains in effect along Minnesota's border with North Dakota until 7 a.m. Thursday. Another one to two inches of snow could accumulate throughout the day, according to the National Weather Service.
Across the northern half of the state, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 7 p.m. Wednesday. The NWS is forecasting heavy mixed precipitation, another 1 to 6 inches of snow, ice accumulations around one-tenth of an inch and wind gusts up to 45 mph.
And in southwestern and central Minnesota, Winter Weather Advisory is set to expire at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Those areas, see above in purple, can expect a rain/snow combo with limited accumulation, but possible slick spots and difficult travel conditions.
According to 511mn.org, travel is still not advised on highways from Humboldt south to Twin Valley, Minnesota Wednesday morning. Whiteout conditions, blowing and drifting snow and reduced visibility are hazards for motorists.
Minnesota State Patrol troopers responded to multiple crashes and spinouts Tuesday night along Interstate 94. According to Sgt. Jesse Grabow, troopers were called to 27 crashes, two of which involved non-life-threatening injuries, and 18 other vehicles that spun off the road. Several crashes involved semi-trucks.
Wednesday afternoon, Grabow said a State Trooper parked in his squad car was struck by another vehicle while responding to a crash on I-94 eastbound, west of Rothsay. The trooper was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and the driver who hit him wasn't injured.
Winds start to increase this afternoon and gusty conditions will continue through Thursday. If you're traveling north of the Twin Cities, be prepared to encounter slick spots and difficult some conditions.
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