Tag: Road Conditions


  • Minnesota Blizzard Update: Snow Totals Across the State as of Sunday Morning

    Minnesota Blizzard Update: Snow Totals Across the State as of Sunday Morning

    Overview: A Holiday Blizzard Strikes Minnesota The Twin Cities and much of Minnesota faced a holiday blizzard that coated roads with snow and created treacherous driving conditions across the state. Local authorities issued travel advisories and weather services issued NEXT Alerts to help residents stay safe during the winter blast. As crews continue clearing highways,…

  • Minnesota Snow Totals From Holiday Blizzard: Latest Snowfall Across the State

    Minnesota Snow Totals From Holiday Blizzard: Latest Snowfall Across the State

    Summary of the Holiday Blizzard Itself A powerful winter storm swept across Minnesota over the holiday weekend, delivering heavy snowfall in many parts of the state and creating treacherous driving conditions. Meteorologists and local stations issued alerts urging residents to stay off the roads when possible and to monitor road conditions as crews deployed plows…

  • Minnesota Snow Totals from the Holiday Blizzard: What Fell Across the State

    Minnesota Snow Totals from the Holiday Blizzard: What Fell Across the State

    Overview of the Holiday Blizzard A winter storm swept across Minnesota over the holiday weekend, blanketing much of the state with snow and creating treacherous travel conditions on several highways. Local weather teams issued alerts to help residents stay safe as accumulating snow reduced visibility and covered roadways. Here’s what the National Weather Service and…

  • Winter Weather Threatens Busy Holiday Travel Day Across Midwest and Northeast

    Winter Weather Threatens Busy Holiday Travel Day Across Midwest and Northeast

    Millions Brace for Winter Weather as Travel Day Goes Under Alert As millions prepare to hit the skies and highways for what is expected to be one of the busiest travel days this holiday season, winter weather warnings blanket the Midwest and Northeast. Officials say more than 30 million people are under winter weather alerts…

  • Millions Face Winter Weather Alerts as Post-Holiday Travel Faces Disruptions

    Millions Face Winter Weather Alerts as Post-Holiday Travel Faces Disruptions

    Millions Face Winter Weather Alerts as Travel Plans Hang in the Balance Across the Midwest and Northeast, more than 30 million people awakened to winter weather alerts this week, signaling a new round of travel disruptions just days after the holiday rush. Forecasters warned of heavy snow, sleet, and gusty winds that could slow commutes,…

  • Southern Manitoba Weather Triggers Friday School Cancellations and Road Updates

    Southern Manitoba Weather Triggers Friday School Cancellations and Road Updates

    Overview: Weather-related disruptions in southern Manitoba Inclement weather has prompted school cancellations and activity disruptions across southern Manitoba on Friday. With ongoing winter conditions, families are encouraged to stay informed about closures and to monitor road conditions before leaving home. Manitoba 511 remains the go-to source for the latest road information, including detours and closures…

  • Southern Manitoba Friday Weather Cancellations: Schools and Closures Update

    Southern Manitoba Friday Weather Cancellations: Schools and Closures Update

    Overview: Friday weather impacts across Southern Manitoba As a winter storm continues to affect parts of Southern Manitoba, families are paying close attention to school cancellations and other disruptions. Local school divisions have begun announcing closures and delays to ensure students and staff stay safe during severe weather and icy road conditions. If you’re planning…

  • Wet and Blustery Start to Week Hits South Island

    Wet and Blustery Start to Week Hits South Island

    Overview: A stormy start to the week for the South Island MetService is forecasting a demanding start to the week for large parts of New Zealand’s South Island. A potent weather system is moving across the region, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and blustery conditions. Orange warnings have been issued for rainfall and gusts, signaling…

  • Thanksgiving Snowstorm Set to Hammer Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Up to 37 Inches Forecast in Marquette Area

    Thanksgiving Snowstorm Set to Hammer Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Up to 37 Inches Forecast in Marquette Area

    Thanksgiving Weekend Snowstorm Targets Michigan’s Upper Peninsula A powerful storm system is forecast to slam Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, bringing a rapid plunge in temperatures and a transformation from rain to heavy snow by Tuesday night into Wednesday. The National Weather Service warned residents to brace for significant snowfall totals in favored spots, with the Marquette…

  • Donegal Black Ice Warning: Drivers Urged to Stay Alert as Roads Freeze

    Donegal Black Ice Warning: Drivers Urged to Stay Alert as Roads Freeze

    Overview: Black ice grips Donegal this Thursday morning Motorists across County Donegal woke to treacherous conditions as black ice formed on many routes. Reports from weather services and local councils indicate widespread slipperiness, with several crashes and near misses raising concern for road safety. A photo from Gweedore shows the day’s icy surface, a stark…