Heavy snowfall swept into southern Minnesota, rapidly turning Interstate 35 into a frozen standstill. What began as a routine stretch of highway quickly descended into chaos as snow-covered lanes, slick pavement, and reduced visibility triggered multiple crashes and brought traffic to a near-total halt.
Drivers found themselves trapped for miles with little warning as vehicles struggled to maintain traction. Emergency crews responded under dangerous winter conditions, navigating icy lanes and blowing snow to á´€ssist stranded motorists and clear wreckage. Authorities urged travelers to slow down, increase following distance, or avoid the interstate altogether as conditions continued to deteriorate.
The incident underscores how quickly winter weather can overwhelm a major transportation artery—leaving drivers with almost no margin for error when snow takes control.
