Snow, Ice and Strong Winds Make for Dangerous Conditions in Upper Midwest

Snow, Ice and Strong Winds Make for Dangerous Conditions in Upper Midwest
Jim Thom clears his driveway of snow with a snowblower in Bismarck, N.D., on Dec. 19, 2024. Jack Dura/AP Photo
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BISMARCK, N.D.—A fast-moving winter storm brought snow, ice, strong winds and bitter cold to much of the upper Midwest, snarling traffic in the Twin Cities and forcing North Dakota officials to shut down an interstate highway.

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for large areas of Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Dakotas, where some interstates were snow-covered and treacherous. Several fender-benders and slide-offs were reported, some causing injuries. There were no immediate reports of deaths.