A mix of freezing drizzle and light snow traversed southeast from late on December 30th in the early morning hours of New Year's Eve. Increased winds and below freezing temperatures during the afternoon hours of December 30th preceded initial freezing drizzle and resulted in rapid freezing on roadways.
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A mix of freezing drizzle and light snow traversed southeast from late on December 30th in the early morning hours of New Year's Eve. Increased winds and below freezing temperatures during the afternoon hours of December 30th preceded initial freezing drizzle and resulted in rapid freezing on roadways. Multiple slide offs were reported across southeast Minnesota due the the rapid deterioration of road conditions including along Interstate 90, Minnesota State Highway 218 (Mower County), and Minnesota State Highway 43 (Winona County). The icy road conditions also resulted in Rochester (Olmsted County) Public Transit ceasing services on the evening of December 30th.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
3 winter weather. Local standard time, as filed.
Freezing drizzle resulted in icy roadways in Rochester and cancellation of public transit services.
Minnesota State Patrol reported a rollover as an automobile left the roadway on Minnesota State Highway 43 in Hart Township. The accident report disclosed snow/ice covered roadways at the time of the accident.
Minnesota State Patrol reported a rollover as an automobile left the roadway on Minnesota State Highway 218 in Udolpho Township. The accident report disclosed snow/ice covered roadways at the time of the accident.
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