Winter Storm Busins ​​Much of Minnesota, triggered emergencies in Minneapolis and St. Paul – MPR NEWS

Winter storms covered the region with soft snow on Saturday.

Central Minnesota saw between 3 and 6 inches of snow overnight, with parts of northern Minnesota reporting 1 to 2 inches of snow.

At noon, the National Meteorological Service registered 3.5 inches of snow in its place in Chanhasen. Meanwhile, Minneapolis-Sv. Paul Airport reported 2.9 inches of snow.

Experts at the time predict moderate snow in Western Wisconsin in the afternoon and very light snow in the distant Eastern Minnesota.

Officials advise to use travel caution.

Between midnight and 8:30 am on Saturday, the state patrol in Minnesota reported about 50 crashes across the country, including two with injuries.

“Many times people say,” I manage the speed limit, “said Lieutenant Mike Lee, a spokesman for the State Patrol. “But again, it’s not so much a number. This is “Do you drive for the terms? Do you drive in a way that you can maintain your car control at any time? “

Mineapolis and St. Paul have announced emergencies of snow situations from Saturday night. Minneapolis warns drivers not to park on emergency routes. In St. Paul, vehicles that have not been moved from a plow night routes will be canceled and towed.

Fresh snow is a welcome news for Lopppet’s light, scheduled for Saturday on the lake on the islands in Minneapolis.

“This will make a stunning light,” said Devin Sundquist, a spokesman for the event. “We couldn’t be more fledged.”

Luminary Lopppet is a fundraising for Lopppet Foundation. Thousands of people are expected to enjoy about 2000 candles ice lights while walking or skiing on the lake.