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5 of 43Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and widespread blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gus...
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Brown, Martin, Watonwan, Redwoo...
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Big Stone and Traverse Counties...
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds g...
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Brown, Martin, Watonwa...
Past Weather Alerts for Benson
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and widespread blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Big Stone and Traverse Counties. In South Dakota, Grant and Roberts Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, will make travel dangerous, especially in open country. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Brown, Martin, Watonwan, Redwood, Lac Qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of snow could accompany the strong winds at times across western Minnesota, which could lead to blowing snow and reduced visibility.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Big Stone and Traverse Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Big Stone and Traverse Counties. In South Dakota, Grant and Roberts Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Brown, Martin, Watonwan, Redwood, Lac Qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of snow could accompany the strong winds at times across western Minnesota, which could lead to blowing snow and reduced visibility.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 31 below. * WHERE...Big Stone and Traverse Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected today. Air temperatures of 26 to 31 below zero expected tonight. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Benton, Morrison, Todd, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Douglas Counties. In Wisconsin, Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 31 below expected. * WHERE...Big Stone and Traverse Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to midnight CST Friday Night. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and central, north central, and northeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 40 to 50 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Douglas, Pope, and Stevens Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 40 to 50 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Douglas, Pope, and Stevens Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to midnight CST Friday Night. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 40 to 50 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Douglas, Pope, and Stevens Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to midnight CST Friday Night. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 40 to 50 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Douglas, Pope, and Stevens Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to midnight CST Friday Night. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Areas of dense fog and freezing fog with visibility as low as one quarter mile. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Freezing fog may deposit onto untreated or lesser traveled roads, bridges and overpasses, creating slippery spots.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Areas of dense fog and freezing fog with visibility as low as one quarter mile. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Freezing fog may deposit onto untreated or lesser traveled roads, bridges and overpasses, creating slippery spots.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Big Stone and Traverse Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Big Stone and Traverse Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, Stearns, Todd, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, Meeker, Renville, Stearns, Chippewa, Pope, and Swift Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, Stearns, Todd, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, Stearns, Todd, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will be below freezing, resulting in freezing fog. This may result in some patchy ice developing, especially on elevated surfaces.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Benton, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Renville, Stearns, Chippewa, Pope, and Swift Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
...MIX OF FREEZING RAIN, SLEET, AND SNOW EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON... .A mix of freezing rain and sleet is expected to develop across central Minnesota late this morning. Precipitation will continue into western Wisconsin this afternoon. In Minnesota, a brief period of sleet is expected before a transition to freezing rain. In western Wisconsin, precipitation is expected to be mainly sleet. While accumulations of both ice and sleet will be minor, slick road conditions are likely. * WHAT...Freezing fog and freezing drizzle expected. Total ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Todd and Douglas Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Intermittent light freezing drizzle expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Big Stone and Traverse Counties. In South Dakota, Roberts County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous from a light accumulation of glaze ice from freezing drizzle.
Winter Weather Advisory
...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS TO PERSIST TODAY DUE TO BLOWING SNOW AND SLIPPERY ROADS... .Although the potent storm system responsible for the blizzard conditions and accumulating snow has shifted east of the area, its residual impacts will persist across central and southern MN through western WI. Road conditions are still hazardous due to icy layers under the accumulating snow, while elevated winds are still producing reduced visibility and blowing snow conditions. These elements will make for hazardous travel conditions through the day today, even with winds diminishing and partial clearing by later today. If necessary to be out traveling today, motorists are urged to allow plenty of extra travel time and allow plenty of space between vehicles as slippery roads may still be encountered. * WHAT...Blowing snow and slippery roads, bridges and overpasses. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, are likely slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Blizzard Warning
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL IS NOT ADVISED... .Light to moderate snow will continue through the rest of the evening and taper off overnight. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected on top of the 4 to 6 inches that has fallen today. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 40 to 50 mph are expected overnight, leading to a continuation of blizzard conditions in open areas of western and southern Minnesota through early Monday morning. A Blizzard Warning is in effect west of a line from Long Prairie to St. Cloud, the southwest Twin Cities metro, and Albert Lea. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Redwood, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Blizzard Warning
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL IS NOT ADVISED... .Steady snow will continue through the evening and taper off overnight. Total accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to 4 or 5 inches across far western Minnesota. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph are expected this evening, leading to a continuation of blizzard conditions in open areas of western and southern Minnesota through early Monday morning. A Blizzard Warning is in effect west of a line from Long Prairie to St. Cloud, the southwest Twin Cities metro, and Albert Lea. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Redwood, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Blizzard Warning
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will continue to promote blowing snow and reductions in visibility to less than one half mile at times. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Big Stone County. In South Dakota, Grant, Marshall, and Roberts Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Ground blizzards create whiteout conditions that make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Big Stone and Traverse Counties. In South Dakota, Clark, Codington, Day, Deuel, Grant, Hamlin, Marshall, and Roberts Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
Blizzard Warning
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Big Stone County. In South Dakota, Grant, Marshall, and Roberts Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Whiteout conditions will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next wave of snow will move back into the area from North Dakota by early this evening. This will lead to blizzard conditions developing, if they aren't already occurring.
Blizzard Warning
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL NOT ADVISED ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA... .Steady snow will continue through the evening and taper off overnight. Accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to 4 or 5 inches across far western Minnesota. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph are expected by this evening, leading to blizzard conditions in open areas of western and southern Minnesota through early Monday morning. A Blizzard Warning is in effect west of a line from Long Prairie to St. Cloud, the southwest Twin Cities metro, and Albert Lea. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Redwood, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and widespread blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Big Stone County. In South Dakota, Day, Grant, Marshall, and Roberts Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, will make travel dangerous, especially in open country. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Big Stone and Traverse Counties. In South Dakota, Clark, Codington, Day, Deuel, Grant, Hamlin, Marshall, and Roberts Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of the winds, along with falling and blowing snow, will create frequent visibility down below a half mile, and occasionally below a quarter mile into this evening.
Blizzard Warning
...MAJOR WINTER STORM TO BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF WESTERN AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA ALONG WITH POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATING SNOW TO CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN WISCONSIN LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... .A developing potent winter storm over the Central Plains this morning will become much stronger as it moves toward the Great Lakes through Monday morning. Snow will develop over western Minnesota near sunrise, with a rain/snow mix developing farther east. The rain/snow mix across eastern Minnesota and Wisconsin will quickly turn to snow later this morning as temperatures drop during the daylight hours. Steady snow will continue through early Monday morning. Accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to a few inches across far western Minnesota. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph are expected by this evening, leading to blizzard conditions in open areas of central and southern Minnesota through early Monday morning. A Blizzard Warning is in effect in a corridor from Morris and Long Prairie, south to Granite Falls and the far southwestern Twin Cities metro, to the Mankato and Albert Lea areas. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Travel conditions will become dangerous later today through early Monday morning. Alternative travel plans should be considered. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Blizzard Warning
...MAJOR WINTER STORM TO BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF WESTERN AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA ALONG WITH POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATING SNOW TO CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN WISCONSIN LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... .A developing potent winter storm over the Central Plains this morning will become much stronger as it moves toward the Great Lakes through Monday morning. Snow will develop over western Minnesota near sunrise, with a rain/snow mix developing farther east. The rain/snow mix across eastern Minnesota and Wisconsin will quickly turn to snow later this morning as temperatures drop during the daylight hours. Steady snow will continue through early Monday morning. Accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to a few inches across far western Minnesota. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph are expected by this evening, leading to blizzard conditions in open areas of central and southern Minnesota through early Monday morning. A Blizzard Warning is in effect in a corridor from Morris and Long Prairie, south to Granite Falls and the far southwestern Twin Cities metro, to the Mankato and Albert Lea areas. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Travel conditions will become dangerous later today through early Monday morning. Alternative travel plans should be considered. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Douglas, and Pope Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.