Driving Conditions Remain Poor; Some Highways Still Closed

Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - Some area roads remain closed as a result of the weekend blizzard that hit SE Minnesota.

Among them Highway 63 between one mile south of Zumbro Falls to Highway 61 in Lake City; Highway 43 between Mabel and Rushford; Highway 250 between Lanesboro and three miles north of Whalan; Highway 30 between Chatfield and Rushford and Highway 105 between Lyle and Austin.

MnDOT says I-90 is now open between Stewartville and Albert Lea and
I-35 between Owatonna and Albert Lea has also re-opened.

Although most roads and streets in the Rochester area have been plowed, driving conditions are still poor due to snow and ice - and high snow piles on corners. Motorists are advised to allow for extra time and watch out for snow plows - and narrow streets.

Some area school districts are opening late this morning because of the poor driving conditions.

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