Severe Snowstorm Hits Southern Minnesota, Travel Disruptions Continue
Impact of the Snowstorm
A significant snowstorm swept through southern Minnesota over the weekend, depositing between one to two feet of snow. The aftermath of this storm is still being felt as we move into Monday. Officials in the state have issued a no travel advisory for certain areas in southern Minnesota, and Governor Tim Walz has enacted an executive order that allows the Minnesota National Guard to assist with emergency operations until conditions improve. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has experienced numerous flight cancellations, prompting airlines to recommend that passengers rebook their travel. Snow emergencies have been declared in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Northfield, St. Louis Park, and various other cities throughout the state. A NEXT Weather Alert remains active into Monday, with meteorologists predicting this could be the most significant storm of the season.
School Closures and Delays
School Closures and Delays
Numerous educational institutions across Minnesota and Wisconsin have announced closures, virtual learning days, or delayed openings due to the storm. Below is the updated list as of Sunday evening.
Minnesota- Alexandria Technical College - Morning classes cancelled, afternoon classes will proceed as scheduled.
- Cedar Mountain - Morgan ISD #2754 - Closed Monday, e-learning day.
- GFW - Virtual day today and tomorrow, afternoon activities cancelled.
- Goodhue Public - Wildcat Care closed, MS and HS conferences rescheduled.
- Lake City ISD 813 - No child care available. Decision on evening activities and HS conferences will be made Monday morning.
- Lower Sioux Indian Community Head Start - Closed Monday.
- Minnesota State College Southeast (Red Wing and Winona campuses) - Closed Monday, March 16th.
- Minnesota State University Mankato - Transitioning to remote learning Monday, non-essential operations moved to remote status.
- Minnesota West Community and Technical College - All campuses opening at 10am Monday.
- New London-Spicer Schools - All facilities closed until 11am Monday, March 16th.
- Riverland Community College - Closed Monday.
- Sleepy Eye Public - Closed Monday, digital learning day.
- South Central College Faribault and North Mankato - Virtual day Monday.
- South Central Technical College Mankato - Virtual day Monday.
- Wheaton Area Schools District 803 - Two-hour delay Monday.
- Career Pathways - Virtual day Monday.
- Dakota County Technical College - Campus closed Monday, online student services available.
- Hill-Murray High School - Virtual day Monday.
- HOPE Community Academy - Closed Monday.
- Inver Hills Community College - Campus closed Monday, online student services available.
- Level Up Academy - Closed today and Monday.
- LIFE Prep - Closed Monday.
- Mitchell Hamline School of Law - Remote work and learning day, building closed.
- New Life Academy Woodbury - Closed today and Monday.
- Perpich Arts High School Golden Valley - Closed Monday.
- Baldwin-Woodville Area Schools - Closed Monday.
- Cochrane-Fountain City - Closed Monday, grades 7-12 virtual learning.
- Ellsworth Community School District - Virtual learning day, PKC closed.
- New Richmond Schools - Virtual day Monday, child care open.
- St. Croix Central Schools - Closed Monday.
- Alma Area Schools - No e-learning.
Travel Recommendations
Travel Advice
Officials are urging residents in southern Minnesota to refrain from all non-essential travel. If you have flights scheduled through Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, it is advisable to check with your airline, as hundreds of flights have been cancelled and rebooking is being encouraged. Road conditions are rapidly changing, so be sure to consult your state's 511 service before heading out.