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Fresh Snow and Bitter Cold Prompt Friday School Closures in Minnesota

Subzero wind chills linger after a flash freeze left roads icy overnight.

Overview

  • As of 8:30 a.m. Friday, roughly a dozen Minnesota schools reported closures or delays.
  • Snow began in the Twin Cities Thursday afternoon as a NEXT Weather Alert covered snow, wind and cold that froze roads across the metro.
  • Forecasters said most areas saw light accumulations, yet visibility drops and gusty conditions created hazardous travel.
  • Thursday carried a winter weather advisory from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and a wind advisory from noon to 9 p.m. with gusts up to 45 mph.
  • Travel is expected to improve through Friday, with another chance of snow in northern Minnesota and a possible late-night clip for the Twin Cities.