Southwest Minnesota Highways Closed Due to Low Visibility and Whiteout Conditions.
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has closed highways across southwest Minnesota due to drifting and blowing snow, poor visibility, and slick roadways. MnDOT has issued no travel advisories and reminds motorists that it is illegal to travel on a closed road. The road closures and no travel advisories are expected to remain overnight and until conditions improve on Friday. The Minnesota State Patrol announced 125 crashes, 101 spinouts, and 25 jackknifed semis on state roads due to the weather conditions.
- MnDOT closes southwest Minnesota highways KSTP
- Dozens of highways closed across southwest Minnesota KARE 11
- UPDATE: Road closures, no travel advisory to remain in effect in SW Minnesota overnight KEYC
- No travel advised on portions of area roads...some segments are closed KWLM (Willmar Radio)
- Low visibility, whiteout conditions shut down Minnesota highways KARE11.com
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