Blustery cold and blowing snow hit Twin Cities Monday
FOX 9 reports that Monday, Dec. 29, will be blustery and cold across the Twin Cities, with a high near 11°F, subzero wind chills and 30-40 mph wind gusts likely to cause blowing and drifting snow after 5-7 inches fell Sunday. Roads remain snow- and ice-covered across the metro and southern Minnesota, creating dangerous driving conditions, while breezes are expected to slowly ease later in the day; the extended forecast calls for near-freezing highs Tuesday with possible flurries, light snow Wednesday, and seasonable 20s by the weekend.
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In 2023, there were 5,562 traffic crashes on snow-covered roads in Minnesota, resulting in 10 fatalities and 1,217 injuries. ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251579.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251579.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251579.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251579.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251579.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251579.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251579.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251579.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251579.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251579.pdf))
Minnesota Motor Vehicle Crash Facts 2023 — Minnesota Department of Public Safety
In 2023, there were 6,270 traffic crashes on ice/frost-covered roads in Minnesota, resulting in 22 fatalities and 1,656 injuries. ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251579.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251579.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251579.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251579.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251579.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251579.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251579.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251579.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251579.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251579.pdf))
Minnesota Motor Vehicle Crash Facts 2023 — Minnesota Department of Public Safety
In 2022, there were 10,063 traffic crashes on snow-covered roads in Minnesota, resulting in 19 fatalities and 2,228 injuries. ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/assets.dps.mn.gov/s3fs-public/migrated-files/divisions/ots/reports-statistics/Documents/2022a-crash-facts.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/assets.dps.mn.gov/s3fs-public/migrated-files/divisions/ots/reports-statistics/Documents/2022a-crash-facts.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/assets.dps.mn.gov/s3fs-public/migrated-files/divisions/ots/reports-statistics/Documents/2022a-crash-facts.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/assets.dps.mn.gov/s3fs-public/migrated-files/divisions/ots/reports-statistics/Documents/2022a-crash-facts.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/assets.dps.mn.gov/s3fs-public/migrated-files/divisions/ots/reports-statistics/Documents/2022a-crash-facts.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/assets.dps.mn.gov/s3fs-public/migrated-files/divisions/ots/reports-statistics/Documents/2022a-crash-facts.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/assets.dps.mn.gov/s3fs-public/migrated-files/divisions/ots/reports-statistics/Documents/2022a-crash-facts.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/assets.dps.mn.gov/s3fs-public/migrated-files/divisions/ots/reports-statistics/Documents/2022a-crash-facts.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/assets.dps.mn.gov/s3fs-public/migrated-files/divisions/ots/reports-statistics/Documents/2022a-crash-facts.pdf)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/assets.dps.mn.gov/s3fs-public/migrated-files/divisions/ots/reports-statistics/Documents/2022a-crash-facts.pdf))
Minnesota Motor Vehicle Crash Facts 2022 — Minnesota Department of Public Safety
In a 2023 snow emergency in Minneapolis, there were 4,615 snow emergency-related towings, generating nearly $1 million in fines and fees, disproportionately affecting lower-income residents. ([MinnPost](https://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2023/02/when-snow-falls-money-flows-from-those-who-can-afford-it-the-least/)) ([MinnPost](https://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2023/02/when-snow-falls-money-flows-from-those-who-can-afford-it-the-least/)) ([MinnPost](https://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2023/02/when-snow-falls-money-flows-from-those-who-can-afford-it-the-least/)) ([MinnPost](https://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2023/02/when-snow-falls-money-flows-from-those-who-can-afford-it-the-least/)) ([MinnPost](https://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2023/02/when-snow-falls-money-flows-from-those-who-can-afford-it-the-least/)) ([MinnPost](https://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2023/02/when-snow-falls-money-flows-from-those-who-can-afford-it-the-least/)) ([MinnPost](https://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2023/02/when-snow-falls-money-flows-from-those-who-can-afford-it-the-least/)) ([MinnPost](https://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2023/02/when-snow-falls-money-flows-from-those-who-can-afford-it-the-least/)) ([MinnPost](https://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2023/02/when-snow-falls-money-flows-from-those-who-can-afford-it-the-least/)) ([MinnPost](https://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2023/02/when-snow-falls-money-flows-from-those-who-can-afford-it-the-least/))
When snow falls, money flows ... from those who can afford it the least — MinnPost
Traffic fatalities in Minneapolis impact Native American and Black residents more than other groups, with higher rates of death or severe injury in traffic crashes. ([City of Minneapolis](https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/visionzero/vz-data-stats/)) ([City of Minneapolis](https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/visionzero/vz-data-stats/)) ([City of Minneapolis](https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/visionzero/vz-data-stats/)) ([City of Minneapolis](https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/visionzero/vz-data-stats/)) ([City of Minneapolis](https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/visionzero/vz-data-stats/)) ([City of Minneapolis](https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/visionzero/vz-data-stats/)) ([City of Minneapolis](https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/visionzero/vz-data-stats/)) ([City of Minneapolis](https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/visionzero/vz-data-stats/)) ([City of Minneapolis](https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/visionzero/vz-data-stats/)) ([City of Minneapolis](https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/visionzero/vz-data-stats/))
Safety Data — City of Minneapolis
📌 Key Facts
- Twin Cities high temperature Monday is forecast around 11°F with wind chills staying below zero.
- Wind gusts up to 30–40 mph are expected, causing blowing snow on top of 5–7 inches that fell Sunday.
- Roads remain snow- and ice-covered across the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota, with FOX 9 warning of dangerous driving conditions Monday morning.
- Tuesday’s metro high is forecast near 32°F with light flurries possible; light snow is also possible Wednesday with a high near 19°F.
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