winter storm

The National Weather Service is reminding everyone to slow down and use caution while driving as this storm is expected to make for slippery road conditions.

Although it's early, initial indications are suggesting a major winter storm could impact Central Minnesota on Wednesday and Thursday next week.

The National Weather Service says severe impacts from heavy snow, freezing rain, and wind are now expected to occur from late Friday through Saturday.

We just hit the 40's yesterday and 'spring fever' was everywhere. Hold onto your snow pants, cause we could be in for a whopper on Monday!

Governor Mark Dayton has called out the Minnesota National Guard to help stranded motorists as a winter storm sweeps across the southern half of the state.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has issued a 'No Travel Advisory' for parts of southern Minnesota for tonight through tomorrow due to expected blizzard conditions. A Blizzard Warning has been issued, and hazardous road conditions with severely reduced visibilities are expected.

The State Patrol is advising no unnecessary travel in south-central Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon.

It's still a couple of days away, but winter weather watches and advisories have already been posted for the southern part of Minnesota -- including Rochester, Red Wing, Mankato, and Albert Lea, for up to a foot of snow Wednesday and Wednesday night. Happy Spring!

Winter came on in a big way Monday as much of Minnesota experienced heavy snowfall -- including over three inches in the St. Cloud area.

Old Man Winter reintroduced himself to Central Minnesota with a snowy wallop that has officially dumped 10" on St. Cloud as of 3:45 this afternoon according to the National Weather Service. With 1-4" of snowfall expected overnight, the Winter Storm Warning has been downgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory through midnight.

When Cindy, Jim & I got to the studios this morning, the door to the building was drifted shut. We made Cindy go down the chimney to let us in. Katie is stuck in the middle of the road somewhere near Monticello. This is a photo of our building this morning. Here are more pictures shared by 98 Nation.