Cold front brings gusts, snow showers Thursday; ‘no travel’ advisory in NW Minnesota amid whiteouts
A cold front will plunge temperatures Thursday across Minnesota, bringing gusty winds, snow showers and challenging travel in the Twin Cities area. In northwestern Minnesota near the North Dakota border a blizzard warning prompted a "no travel advised" alert as white-out and drifting snow reduced visibility below one‑tenth of a mile and wind gusts could top 55 mph.
📌 Key Facts
- A cold front on Thursday brought gusty winds and snow showers across Minnesota.
- Northwest Minnesota near the North Dakota border was placed under a blizzard warning and a 'no travel advised' alert was issued.
- White-out conditions and drifting snow were reported in parts of NW Minnesota, with visibility falling below one-tenth of a mile.
- Wind gusts could top 55+ mph in parts of the state.
- The Twin Cities metro faced challenging travel as temperatures plunged, with gusty winds and bursts of snow creating hazardous conditions.
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New information:
- A 'no travel advised' alert was issued near the North Dakota border in northwestern Minnesota under a blizzard warning.
- Visibility in some areas fell below 1/10 mile with white-out and drifting snow reported.
- Wind gusts could top 55+ mph in parts of the state; metro faces challenging travel with plunging temps, gusty winds and bursts of snow.