SE Minnesota winter driving alerts
The National Weather Service has issued several winter storm headlines for the region, including a winter storm warning for Fillmore and Houston counties. A winter storm will cause heavy snow and strong winds Monday evening through Tuesday.
- Snow totals will range from 2-8". Higher snow totals near the Minnesota-Iowa border. Snow totals may change as the forecast is refined
- Heaviest snow will fall early morning Tuesday
- Blowing snow will cause reduced visibility and slick roads, regardless of snow totals
- Motorists should be prepared for hazardous to difficult driving conditions Tuesday
- Plan ahead, especially during the morning commute. Consider leaving earlier for your destination or calling ahead to let them know you'll be running late
The latest snowfall map and detailed forecast can be found through the NWS Winter Weather page.
 More resources
Monitor traffic and travel information in Minnesota through MnDOT’s traffic and road conditions map at 511mn.org, call 5-1-1 or get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store. It has snowplow and traffic cameras, road conditions and weather alerts. These can help you understand road conditions and prepare for your travel.
Follow MnDOT Southeast Minnesota on the MnDOT Southeast Minnesota Facebook group and on X at @mndotsoutheast.
Regional state road condition sites:
Iowa - www.511ia.org
Wisconsin - www.511wi.gov
Illinois - www.gettingaroundillinois.com/WinterConditions
North Dakota - travel.dot.nd.gov/
South Dakota - www.sd511.org
Nebraska - www.511.nebraska.gov
Share updates with others
Please share with others who you think might be interested in these updates. They can go to the MnDOT website, mndot.gov/d6, and look for the Winter driving updates link to sign up for alerts via text message or email.
Contact
Mike Dougherty, District 6 Director of Public Engagement and Communications
michael.dougherty@state.mn.us | 507-251-2749
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