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Snow sticking to roadways causes slick conditions Thursday night

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for the Twin Cities metro until 6 a.m. Friday, where snow totals are forecast to reach between 2 to 5 inches.

Credit: MnDOT

MnDOT plow camera on Highway 23 near Marshall

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Here we snow again.

Another round of snow hit the Twin Cities Thursday, pushing the region closer and closer to potentially recording one of its top 10 snowiest winters.

Across western Minnesota, more than a dozen schools announced early closures due to the weather.

Just after 9 p.m., the Minnesota Department of Transportation's 511mn.org traffic map showed roads in and around the metro labeled as "partially covered" to "completely covered." Earlier Thursday, MnDOT warned drivers to be wary of slick spots as the snow increased and temperatures continued to fall.

Right now highways are mostly wet statewide.

But as the snow picks up and temps go down – watch out for slick spots, especially on ramps, bridges and overpasses.

Check https://t.co/yhtPwRf2sU for changing conditions along your route. pic.twitter.com/IZrffqvuFD
— Minnesota Department of Transportation (@MnDOT) March 9, 2023

KARE 11 Chief Meteorologist Belinda Jensen also reported as of 9 p.m. that 1 to 2 inches of snow had fallen in the Twin Cities, making for slick travel through the night and into Friday morning.

Snow is now sticking on the roads, only around 1"-2" but numerous spin-outs and accidents. Roads that are not treated in the morning will be slick. #kare11weather #slowdown pic.twitter.com/PObyrVs6nZ
— Belinda Jensen (@BelindaKARE11) March 10, 2023

After wet roads all day the snow is now sticking and it has become very slippery, very quickly. Be careful this evening through the early morning hours. #kare11weather pic.twitter.com/9feANwvlXC
— Belinda Jensen (@BelindaKARE11) March 10, 2023

At 9:30 p.m., the Minnesota State Patrol reported 66 crashes statewide — one of which was fatal — 76 spinouts and one jackknifed semi.

#MSPNumbers Statewide 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., 03/09/23: 66 crashes (4 with injury, 0 serious/1 fatal-Mower County) & 76 veh spin out/off the road & 1 jackknifed semi.
— State Patrol PIO (@MSPPIO) March 10, 2023

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for the metro area counties until 6 a.m. Friday, where snow totals are forecast to reach between 2 to 5 inches, while higher totals were likely to accumulate in the south and east.

The State Patrol also joined the conversation Thursday evening, reminding drivers to slow down, make space between their vehicles and snowplows and other cars, and to put away distractions.

If you plan on driving in southern Minnesota on Friday morning, be extra careful. This afternoon’s snowfall is expected to go into Friday. Check road conditions at https://t.co/AOQI2lO7cB! #MNWX pic.twitter.com/w9p0ZkDsmN
— MN State Patrol (@MnDPS_MSP) March 9, 2023

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