Snow in far southeastern Minnesota has led to near white-out conditions Friday morning, prompting officials to advise no travel.

Minnesota State Patrol is warning drivers to use caution and go slow on highways in the west-central part of the state as numerous crashes and jackknifed semis have been reported on Thursday.

The following highways are included in the no-travel advisory: Minnesota Highways 23 and 67, and U.S. Highways 71 and 212. Travel not advised until conditions improve.

Highway 61 is closed between Duluth and the Canadian border.

Motorists are advised not to travel in this area until conditions improve.

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