Officials asked in a separate post that motorists drive at least 10 miles per hour below posted speed limits while snowy road conditions continue.

MSP advises drivers to slow down to a speed that allows them to control their vehicle and to increase the distance between vehicles in case they do lose control.

"Many drivers were following too closely and driving way too fast," MSP stated in a social media post. "Weather doesn’t cause crashes, drivers do."

The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are staples of Thanksgiving entertainment. Here's the full history of why the teams play each turkey day.

The Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving tradition dates back to 1934, when the franchise moved to the Motor City. The Lions are 37-45-2 in Thanksgiving games.

Thanksgiving is always a special holiday for Detroit Lions fans. Our team perenially playing the early afternoon game slot is a wonderful tradition, even if the on-field product hasn’t always been appetizing.