一场冬季风暴迫使明尼苏达州和爱荷华州南向I-35号公路关闭,原因是危险的白化条件和大雪。 A winter storm forced the closure of southbound I-35 in Minnesota and Iowa due to dangerous whiteout conditions and heavy snow.

一场强烈的冬季风暴导致明尼苏达州Albert Lea的南向一至三十五号公路关闭,于星期日下午3时生效,爱荷华州准备同时关闭该公路段。 A powerful winter storm has caused the closure of southbound I-35 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, effective by 3 p.m. Sunday, with Iowa preparing to close its section simultaneously. MnDOT为明尼苏达东南部11个县发布了 " 无旅行咨询 " ,由于白化条件和迅速积雪,在I-35以西的明尼苏达南部各地发出了类似的警告。 MnDOT has issued a No Travel Advisory for 11 counties in southeast Minnesota and similar warnings across southern Minnesota west of I-35 due to whiteout conditions and rapid snow accumulation. 降雪速率超过耕种能力,使公路完全覆盖。 Snowfall rates exceed plowing capacity, leaving highways completely covered. 关闭一直有效,直至爱荷华州重新开放其部分高速公路。 The closure remains in effect until Iowa reopens its portion of the highway. 官员敦促居民避免非必要旅行,并在出发前检查道路状况。 Officials urge residents to avoid non-essential travel and check road conditions before departing.