The Minnesota Department of Transportation advised no unnecessary travel across 12 central Minnesota counties due to blowing snow, icy roads and limited visibility.
Counties across the lakes region are included in the advisory, including Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Todd and Wadena counties.
Other counties in the advisory are Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Mille Lacs, Isanti and Kanabec counties.
While roads remain open, motorists should delay travel if possible and expect to encounter lane and road closures where crashes occur.
MnDOT snowplow operators are doing their part to make highways safe. Motorists should remember to:
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- Use a safe speed for winter driving conditions, regardless of the posted speed limit.
- Keep a safe stopping distance from the vehicle in front of them.
- Keep both hands on the steering wheel and eyes on the road and stay alert.
- Watch for plows, law enforcement, first responders and other vehicles that may be stopped along highways and interstates.
Go to www.mndot.gov/workzone/winter.html , for additional tips on safe winter driving or www.511mn.org for updated road condition information, or call 511.
