New Delhi, Nov. 26 -- Ahead of Thanksgiving, weather conditions in Minnesota on Wednesday become rough with blowing snow expected to continue through the commute. The roads in various parts of the state have also remained partially to completely snow covered.

According to the weather department, rain has transitioned to snow this afternoon across western Minnesota. "A combination of falling snow and strong northwesterly winds (gusts of 40-45+ mph) will lead to difficult travel conditions."

There is also a possibility of whiteout conditions for brief periods tonight under the heaviest snowfall rates and gusty winds.

According to the National Weather Service's (NWS) winter storm warning, widespread light snow will wind down from west to ...