Snow piles up in Alexandria

Snow and wind create poor road conditions across Douglas County and much of the state as a winter weather advisory stays in effect until noon on Monday, Dec. 27.

According to The Weather Channel's website, five to 12 inches accumulated in west-central and central Minnesota overnight, causing reduced visibility due to blowing snow — with winds up to 40 miles per hour — and slippery road conditions.

"We picked up 4 inches with the first round and then 8.5 inches with this latest round," said Alexandria Meteorologist Mark Anthony.

A winter weather advisory for Douglas County is still in effect until noon today, Monday, Dec. 27.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota.

1/3: A driver has to get creative to get through the intersection of 6th Avenue and Hawthorne Street in Alexandria Monday morning due to snow piled in the center of the streets. Lowell Anderson / Alexandria Echo Press

2/3: Snow piled high in the center of some Alexandria side streets Monday morning made it difficult for drivers to get around after Sunday night's snowstorm. Lowell Anderson / Alexandria Echo Press

3/3: Snow in roadways and blowing snow made for difficult driving conditions in some parts of Alexandria Monday morning. Lowell Anderson / Alexandria Echo Press