ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) - Heavy, wet snow created hazardous driving conditions Sunday and led to several spinouts and crashes in parts of southern Minnesota.
Some parts of the region saw nearly 6 inches of snow by Sunday afternoon, with more snow expected throughout the day. The National Weather Service said winds were gusting in excess of 35 mph at times.
Minnesota Public Radio News reported that Pine Island saw nearly 6 inches of snow during the mid-April snowstorm, while Luverne, Edgerton and Oronoco saw 4 inches. Several crashes were reported on Interstate 35 south of the Twin Cities, on Interstate 90 between Albert Lea and Rochester, and on U.S. Highway 52 between Rochester and the Twin Cities.
Winter storm warnings are in effect through early Monday in areas near Worthington, Albert Lea, Mankato and Rochester. Snow totals in the warning area could reach 5 to 8 inches.
Minneapolis and St. Paul were under a winter weather advisory and expected to see snow totals ranging from 3 to 6 inches.
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