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Near record warmth will lead to very low relative humidity today, with minimum values falling to 15-...
Special Weather Statement
Areas of dense fog have developed early this morning, reducing visibility to below a quarter of a mi...
Winter Weather Advisory
...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL WILL IMPACT TRAVEL FROM LATE THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY... .Precipitation will s...
Winter Weather Advisory
...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL WILL IMPACT TRAVEL FROM LATE THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY... .Precipitation will s...
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. * ...
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Special Weather Statement
Near record warmth will lead to very low relative humidity today, with minimum values falling to 15-20% this afternoon. Meanwhile, winds will become southwesterly and increase to around 15 MPH with gusts to near 25 MPH at times. Most surface fuels remain cured and dry and any fires that start may spread quickly. Burning is discouraged today.
Special Weather Statement
Areas of dense fog have developed early this morning, reducing visibility to below a quarter of a mile at times in areas near and east of the Interstate 35 corridor and north of Highway 20. Please use caution when driving until conditions improve later this morning.
Winter Weather Advisory
...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL WILL IMPACT TRAVEL FROM LATE THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY... .Precipitation will spread from western into central Iowa on Thursday afternoon and evening. Initially, it may begin as rain or a rain/snow mix before changing to snow. Light to moderate snow accumulations are expected by Friday morning, but a narrow band of heavier snowfall is expected. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of west central Iowa. * WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
Winter Weather Advisory
...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL WILL IMPACT TRAVEL FROM LATE THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY... .Precipitation will spread from western into central Iowa on Thursday afternoon and evening. Initially, it may begin as rain or a rain/snow mix before changing to snow. Light to moderate snow accumulations are expected by Friday morning, but a narrow band of heavier snowfall is expected. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Hamilton, Franklin, and Wright Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From noon Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Mainly drifting snow is expected, but in areas prone to blowing snow, the snow may be lofted and briefly reduce visibility. The combination of warm temperatures and drifting snow can cause snow to adhere to roads, creating icy patches. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL WILL IMPACT TRAVEL FROM LATE THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY... .Precipitation will spread from western into northern and parts of central Iowa on Thursday afternoon and evening. Initially, it may begin as rain or a mix before changing to snow. Generally light to moderate snow accumulations are expected by Friday morning, but a narrow band of heavy snowfall may be possible. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of north central Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL WILL IMPACT TRAVEL FROM LATE THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY... .Precipitation will spread from western into northern and parts of central Iowa on Thursday afternoon and evening. Initially, it may begin as rain or a mix before changing to snow. Generally light to moderate snow accumulations are expected by Friday morning, but a narrow band of heavy snowfall may be possible. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of western into northern Iowa. * WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Iowa. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and east central South Dakota. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. Visibility may be significantly impacted at times.
Winter Weather Advisory
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW... .A round of light and fluffy snow will move across the area on Wednesday. New snow accumulation is only expected to amount to an inch or two but the combination of fresh snow alongside increasingly gusty winds will result in blowing snow on Wednesday. This will lead to reduced visibility and slow travel Wednesday morning and afternoon. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations one to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Brown, Martin, Watonwan, Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 37 below zero possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Visibility may be significantly impacted at times due to blowing snow Wednesday. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 37 below zero possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Visibility may be significantly impacted at times due to blowing snow Wednesday. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and central and east central South Dakota. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. * 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 Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Iowa. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central into northeast Iowa. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and east central South Dakota. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. Visibility may be significantly impacted at time.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Much of northern into central Iowa. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and east central South Dakota. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 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...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 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 zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and northern Iowa. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Winter Weather Advisory
...UPGRADE TO BLIZZARD WARNING IN STEVEN COUNTY... .Snow continues to move across the area with additional snowfall of an inch today. The main impact will be increasing winds later this morning into the afternoon. These winds with gusts up to 45 mph will blow around the recent snow and lead to widespread low visibility. The area of greatest concern is west central Minnesota where part of the advisory has been upgraded to a Blizzard Warning. In this region the winds will be visibility low for a prolonged period today. * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Visibility due to blowing snow under a half mile. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations less than one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph resulting in brief, near whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions in visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and snow showers will result in visibilities as low as one half mile at times. Visibility and road conditions may change rapidly over short distances.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow showers and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations near an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern into north central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on periods of reduced visibility. Gusty winds could also bring down tree branches.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow showers and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations near an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and northern Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on periods of reduced visibility. Gusty winds could also bring down tree branches.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph resulting in brief, near whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions in visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and snow showers will result in visibilities as low as one half mile at times. Visibility and road conditions may change rapidly over short distances.
Winter Weather Advisory
...BLOWING SNOW CONTINUES THROUGH TONIGHT... .Snow continues to move across the area with additional snowfall under an inch. The main impact will be continue to be the high winds and blowing snow. These winds with gusts up to 45 mph will continue to blow around the recent snow and lead to widespread low visibility. The area of greatest concern is west central Minnesota where part of the advisory where a Blizzard Warning remains in effect. * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
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
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
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 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Sibley, Carver, Scott, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Rice, Steele, Waseca, and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 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. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Blizzard Warning
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE OVER NORTHERN IOWA TONIGHT... .A new area of snow is developing over southern Minnesota and northern Iowa this evening. This band of snow will settle south tonight and will bring additional accumulations up to 2 inches. This new snow combined with strong northwest winds with gusts over 50 mph at times, will produce blizzard conditions at times for parts of northern Iowa. This area of snow will settle to near the Interstate corridor before dissipating. Hazardous travel will continue as well within the advisory areas. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting over 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and whiteout conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Blizzard Warning
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/2 mile due to falling and/or blowing snow at times.
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 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Sibley, Carver, Scott, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Rice, Steele, Waseca, and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 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. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Blizzard Warning
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusts over 55 mph possible. * WHERE...Much of northern Iowa. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel may become nearly impossible due to whiteout conditions and blowing and drifting of snow.
Blizzard Warning
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusts over 55 mph possible. * WHERE...Much of northern Iowa. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel may become nearly impossible due to whiteout conditions and blowing and drifting of snow.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Visibilities as low as a half mile at times. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches with isolated spots around 5 inches possible across southwestern Minnesota. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Blizzard Warning
...ACCUMULATING SNOW AND STRONG WINDS EXPECTED TO BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LATE SUNDAY MORNING AND SUNDAY NIGHT... .A developing winter storm over the Northern Plains this evening will become much stronger as it moves across the Upper Midwest Sunday and Sunday night. 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 as colder air moves in mid to late morning. Steady snow will continue through late Sunday night. Accumulations of 5 to 9 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to a couple inches across far western Minnesota. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph are expected by Sunday afternoon, leading to blizzard conditions in open areas of central and southern Minnesota through Sunday night. 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. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday 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.
Blizzard Warning
...ACCUMULATING SNOW AND STRONG WINDS EXPECTED TO BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LATE SUNDAY MORNING AND SUNDAY NIGHT... .A developing winter storm over the Northern Plains this evening will become much stronger as it moves across the Upper Midwest Sunday and Sunday night. 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 as colder air moves in mid to late morning. Steady snow will continue through late Sunday night. Accumulations of 5 to 9 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to a couple inches across far western Minnesota. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph are expected by Sunday afternoon, leading to blizzard conditions in open areas of central and southern Minnesota through Sunday night. 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. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Brown, Martin, and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 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.