Blizzard Conditions Bring Near-Zero Visibility to Minnesota
Minnesota State Troopers were advising people to stay off the roads on Thursday morning as a blizzard made for near-zero visibility. Cars could barely be seen as they crept down the highway.
The blizzard warning was in effect for Polk County for most of the day Thursday, with authorities urging residents to exercise extreme caution when traveling.
Travel Disruptions and Road Closures
A Blizzard Warning was in effect for Polk County for most of the day Thursday. Minnesota State Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow posted video to X on Thursday morning showing conditions, saying troopers were assisting traffic.
Whiteout conditions led to almost no visibility across northern Minnesota.
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Several roads in northwest Minnesota were closed due to the blizzard conditions, according to Minnesota 511. Strong, gusty winds took over the background noise in the video, with wind gusts over 70 mph recorded across northern Minnesota and North Dakota, according to the FOX Forecast Center.
Understanding Blizzard Conditions
While snow totals didn’t amount to much, blowing snow and whiteout conditions caused dangerous driving conditions on major interstates.
Whiteout conditions led to a no travel advisory on many Minnesota highways.
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