Sunday, December 9, 2012
A powerful storm will continue to impact the region all day Sunday, with snowfall expected to become heavy at times during the day. A winter storm warning is in effect until midnight Sunday.
Making a snowman? Shoveling your driveway? The kids are loving the snow? Upload your photos here to our gallery! A winter storm warning remains in effect until midnight Sunday, Dec. 9, for the city of Minnetonka and much of Minnesota. A total of anywhere from 9 to 15 inches is expected to fall on Minnetonka by the time all is said and done, with the National Weather Service in Chanhassen forecasting snowfall to wrap up Sunday evening. Travel is expected to be difficult, with winds increasing in the afternoon and evening. "The heavy snow will taper off this evening with a few snow showers expected thereafter," the National Weather Service said in a winter storm warning. "The wind will then increase from the northwest with drifting snow …
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Snow and ice has covered the city.
Snow and ice covered Minnetonka most of the day, making Wednesday’s morning commute treacherous. The area saw as much as six inches of snow in spots. The National Weather Service has the metro under a winter storm warning until 7 p.m. and is advising against travel. According to the NWS, "Considerable blowing and drifting [will result] in poor visibility...drivers are urged to slow down.” The Minnesota Department of Transportation has treated the pavement along many area roads. MNDoT officials are currently listing the driving conditions in Minnetonka, specifically along Highway 101, as “fair.” Between 5 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday, the Minnesota State Patrol reported 316 vehicle spin-outs or rollovers and 265 vehicle crashes in the Twin …
Monday, December 20, 2010
Minnetonka residents can heavy snow to fall between now and dawn tomorrow.
Snow is falling in Minnetonka. Five to six inches of snow is expected to blanket the area by Tuesday morning. According to The National Weather Service, "Snowfall rates during the heaviest snow are expected to be between one and two inches per hour. This snow will have significant impacts on the evening commutes." A winter storm warning is in effect now until tomorrow morning for the Minnetonka area. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation motorists in Minnetonka are seeing, "difficult driving conditions, heavy snow, slippery, treated pavement." So far MNDOT has reported car crashes at the following Minnetonka locations: The city of Minnetonka operates 29 vehicles in their snow response fleet, including dump trucks, …
Monday, December 13, 2010
Did you miss any news from your Minnetonka neighborhood this past week? Never fear, Patch has got you covered with our Week in Review. If you want more details, all events mentioned have full write-ups on the Minnetonka Patch site. And if you are looking for news as it happens, follow Minnetonka Patch in twitter or facebook.
Sunday's collapse of the Metrodome left many local residents questioning the Tonka Dome.
The Tonka Dome encases the Minnetonka High School's turfed football field every year between November and March. With the collapse of the Metrodome roof yesterday, many Minnetonka residents are wondering…what about the Tonka Dome? So Minnetonka Patch went searching for the answer. According to Paul Bourgeois, executive director of finance and operations for the Minnetonka School District: "The most worrisome for our Dome is when there is heavy wet snow with no wind, because some of the wet snow can build up on the very top. Light dry snow accompanied by stiff wind usually means there will be little if any snow staying on top of the dome. This was the type of snow we had this weekend. Our Dome is different than the Metrodome in that it …
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Sunday, December 12, 2010
Keep the kids entertained and check off some of your holiday to-do list!
Minnetonka Patch thought today would be a perfect day to explore indoor crafts for kids. Between the record snowfall and the record cold temperatures, there is a good possibility that you may be stuck at home with your children today. So we're bringing you one idea that will keep the little ones entertained, will help with your Christmas to-do list and only requires items you probably already have in the house. We even have a handy-dandy instructional video. Enjoy! Ingredients: Directions: 1. Place the undiluted food coloring in cups. 2. Have the kids fold the tissue paper. 3. Dip the corners, edges and sides into the food coloring. You will notice the food coloring creeping up the paper. 4. Place the paper on a cookie …
Saturday, December 11, 2010
As the snow mounts so does the list of cancelled activities.
A foot of snow has already fallen in Minnetonka. And according to the National Weather Service, Minnetonka can expect at least another couple of inches before midnight tonight. According to the NWS advisory, "Heavy snow on Saturday combined with increasing wind speeds may result in near blizzard conditions." Right now, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is reporting "difficult" driving conditions on Highway 7 and County Road 101 in Minnetonka. Overnight, 58 car crashes, four of those with injuries, and 198 spin outs, were reported in the metro area—that's according to Lt. Eric Roeske of the Minnesota State Patrol. The Minnesota State Patrol also said, "Today is a good day to avoid travel, conditions are very difficult in the …
