POV Winter Drive: Stillwater → Inver Grove Heights (INSANE Snow!)

In today's intense driving vlog, we're braving a snowstorm as we travel from the beautiful downtown Stillwater, MN, all the way to Inver Grove Heights! The route takes us south along Main Street, then onto MN-95 S, continuing west on MN-36, merging onto I-494 W, and finally heading south on US-52 into Inver Grove Heights.

⏱️ CHAPTERS (Reversed Direction):
00:00:00 Greetings & Today's Winter Mission
00:02:00 Rolling Out of Downtown Stillwater in the Snow
00:06:30 Deep Dive: The "College vs. CDL" Debate
00:10:20 Heading onto MN-95 S - Reflecting on the Conditions
00:38:10 Merging onto MN-36 W - Reaction Video Continues
00:56:10 Joining I-494 W - Weather Intensifies
00:58:40 Taking US-52 S Toward Inver Grove Heights - Final Thoughts
01:05:00 Arrival & Wrap-up – Your Thoughts?

🗺️ TODAY'S FULL ROUTE (Reversed):
Stillwater, MN → Main Street → MN Highway 95 South → MN Highway 36 West → I-494 West → US Highway 52 South → Inver Grove Heights, MN.

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Join me on today’s winter driving vlog as we kick off in Downtown Stillwater, MN, cruising south down Main Street toward MN Highway 95 S. From there, we continue onto MN Highway 36 West, merge onto I-494 W, and then head south on US Highway 52—making our way back into Inver Grove Heights, MN, all while navigating a full-on snowstorm!

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Gear used to shoot this video:

CAMERAS:
Sony FX3 with Sony FE 20mm F1.8
Sony A7IV with Sigma DG DN; 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, Sony 85mm, Sony 135mm, Sigma 16 to 28mm, Sony 24 to 105mm, Sony 70 to 200mm.
DJI Osmo Pocket 3
DJI Action 5 Pro
DJI Mini Pro 3
iPhone 15 Pro Max

Sony A6600, Paired with Sony E 2.8/16-55mm G Lens
Manfrotto 290 Light Tripod


LIGHTS:
Godox SL150W / Godox QR-P70 Key Lights
Godox ES45
Pro Master Deluxe Light Stand LS-2

AUDIO:

DJI Mini Mic 2
RODE VideoMic Pro Plus on-camera shotgun microphone
RODE VideoMic NTG on-camera Shotgun Microphone
ZOOM F2 Field Recorder
ZOOM H1n Portable Recorder