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...Critical fire weather conditions likely for northeast Iowa today... .The combination of strong w...
Red Flag Warning
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions are Expected Today... .Strong and gusty west winds combined wit...
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern into centr...
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern into portions...
Red Flag Warning
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions are Expected Today... .Strong and gusty west winds combined wit...
Past Weather Alerts for Mason City
Red Flag Warning
...Critical fire weather conditions likely for northeast Iowa today... .The combination of strong winds and very dry conditions are favored to lead to critical fire weather conditions in northeast Iowa today, particularly in areas dominated by tall grasses. While shorter grasses and shrubs may remain damp due to recent melt of snowpack atop still frozen deeper soils, tall grasses may have dried enough to become receptive to ignition and rapid spread. * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Mitchell, Howard, Winneshiek, Allamakee, Floyd, Chickasaw, Fayette and Clayton. * TIMING...Until 7 PM CST this evening. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 56. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions are Expected Today... .Strong and gusty west winds combined with very low relative humidity and cured fuels will lead to conditions conducive for rapid fire growth. * AFFECTED AREA...All of central Iowa. * WIND...West wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts of at least 40 to 50 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values of 12 to 22%. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern into central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 4 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.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern into portions of central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 4 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.
Red Flag Warning
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions are Expected Today... .Strong and gusty west winds combined with very low relative humidity and cured fuels will lead to conditions conducive for rapid fire growth. * AFFECTED AREA...All of central Iowa. * WIND...West wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts of at least 40 to 50 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values of 12 to 22% * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 to 35 below. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, north central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 to 30 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 to 35 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, north central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 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 35 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...The very 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...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The very 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 from -15 to -30. * WHERE...All of Central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * 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 from -15 to -30. * WHERE...All of Central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 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 10 minutes.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible. * WHERE...Much of Central 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.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Thursday Night to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * 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 Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Thursday Night to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * 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 40 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern and north central 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.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 35 to 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM Thursday to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * 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 of 35 to 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM Thursday to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Blizzard Warning
...STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW CAUSING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE... .Snow showers, blowing snow and strong northwest winds will continue through the afternoon and evening. Winds gusting up to 70 mph will blow both falling snow in snow showers, as well as snow already on the ground, greatly reducing visibility down to a quarter or mile or less at times with blizzard-like conditions. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations around an inch or less. Winds gusting up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern and north central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 11 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Blizzard Warning
...BLOWING SNOW AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED... .As snow moves through the forecast area this evening, winds are increasing from central Iowa through central Minnesota. Strongest winds locally expected in select counties of northeast Iowa causing blowing snow and blizzard conditions into tonight. Strong winds elsewhere will cause areas of blowing snow. Highest additional accumulations locally expected in Grant County as the band of higher snowfall rates continues east-southeast through the evening hours. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Floyd, Mitchell, and Chickasaw Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and whiteout conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero possible. * WHERE...Much 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.
Blizzard Warning
...STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW CAUSING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TODAY... .A fast moving storm system will bring snow showers and strong northwest winds from around midday into early tonight. Winds gusting up to 60 mph at times will blow both falling snow and snow already on the ground, greatly reducing visibility down to a quarter or mile or less at times with blizzard-like conditions. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern and north central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 11 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Winter Weather Advisory
...AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW AND SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS WILL CREATE LOW VISIBILITY AND SLICK ROADS INTO THIS EVENING... .The threat for blizzard conditions has ended across southern Minnesota. Reduced visibility and slick roads from areas of blowing & snow & scattered snow showers will continue into this evening. * WHAT...Areas of blowing snow and scattered snow showers could briefly reduce visibility to as low as one mile this evening. SLick roads and untreated surfaces are anticipated through the evening commute. * WHERE...Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Martin, Watonwan, and Redwood Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening commute.
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.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Grundy, Hardin, Marshall, Tama, Butler, Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Black Hawk, Bremer, and Davis Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
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 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 6 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 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. 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.
Blizzard Warning
...STRONG WINDS, SNOW, AND FALLING TEMPERATURES LEADING TO HAZARDOUS TRAVEL TODAY... .Strong winds combined with bands of snow moving through central into northern Iowa are producing sharp drops in visibility. Heaviest snow amounts are expected in northern Iowa, as snow will continue the longest in these areas, resulting in prolonged periods of blizzard conditions. Farther south into north central and central Iowa, rain will transition to snow as temperatures drop below freezing, resulting in re-freeze potential. Similarly, bursts of snow will lead to short durations of visibility under a mile, which combined with freezing roads could make travel dangerous. Accumulations will be less in the Advisory areas, with visibility drops only present with falling snow. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Much of northern Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. 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 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.
Blizzard Warning
...WINTER STORM BRINGS HAZARDOUS TRAVEL THIS AFTERNOON INTO MONDAY MORNING... .A potent winter storm brings widespread moderate to heavy snow and strong northwest winds gusting near 45 mph. Blowing and drifting snow will result in blizzard conditions for open and unsheltered locations of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. Initial rain quickly switches to snow from west to east through the afternoon hours with snowfall rates in excess of 1" per hour possible through the evening hours. Rapidly decreasing temperatures through the afternoon will freeze standing water and untreated wet surfaces. Travel will be hazardous to treacherous for many locations and dangerous in others where blowing and drifting is widespread. Be prepared to alter or cancel travel plans. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread 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.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility 1/4 mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Blizzard Warning
...WINTER STORM BRINGS HAZARDOUS TRAVEL THIS AFTERNOON INTO MONDAY MORNING... .A potent winter storm brings widespread moderate to heavy snow and strong northwest winds gusting near 45 mph. Blowing and drifting snow will result in blizzard conditions for open and unsheltered locations of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. Initial rain quickly switches to snow from west to east through the afternoon hours with snowfall rates in excess of 1" per hour possible through the evening hours. Rapidly decreasing temperatures through the afternoon will freeze standing water and untreated wet surfaces. Travel will be hazardous to treacherous for many locations and dangerous in others where blowing and drifting is widespread. Be prepared to alter or cancel travel plans. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.
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.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Grundy, Hardin, Marshall, Story, Tama, Butler, Black Hawk, and Bremer Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Blizzard Warning
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions 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 north central and northwest Iowa. * WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected before transitioning to light snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting over 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Iowa. * WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A short period with significant blowing snow and local whiteout conditions are possible.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Blue Earth, Faribault, Freeborn, Martin, Steele, Waseca, and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility 1/4 mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Much of central Iowa. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.