Crashes reported; roads covered in snow
Published 2:19 pm Saturday, December 1, 2018
- Roadways in Freeborn County were listed as completely covered in snow as of 2 p.m. Saturday, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Provided
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has listed the highways traveling through Albert Lea and the surrounding area as completely covered in snow.
As of 2 p.m. Saturday, a crash was reported on Interstate 35 south of Clarks Grove, and a jack-knifed semi was reported on Interstate 90 between Albert Lea and Alden. A crash was also reported west of Alden, and other vehicles were reported spun out.
Freeborn County and much of southern Minnesota is under a winter weather warning through Sunday morning, as heavy snow is expected.
The Albert Lea area is expected to receive 5 to 9 inches of snow. As much as 6 to 10 inches of snow are expected in Lake Mills and Northwood.
Snow will be heaviest during the afternoon with snowfall rates around 1 inch per hour possible. It will continue into Sunday morning. High winds could lead to blowing and drifting snow, making travel difficult.
To check the latest road conditions, visit 511mn.org.