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5 of 51Red Flag Warning
* AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena...
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west ...
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west ...
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to a half an inch. Winds gusting as...
Red Flag Warning
* AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena...
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Red Flag Warning
* AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and southeast South Dakota. * 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.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and southeast South Dakota. * 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.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to a half an inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Cottonwood and Murray Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The combination of falling snow and winds will lead to periods of blowing snow that may briefly reduce visibility.
Red Flag Warning
* AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread very quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 29 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday. * 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 25 below. * WHERE...All of central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.
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 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.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 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 south central, southeast, and southwest Minnesota 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.
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 south central, southeast, and southwest Minnesota 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 44 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 38 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South Dakota. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 11 AM CST this morning. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 11 AM this morning 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.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 44 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 38 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South Dakota. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 11 AM CST this morning. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 11 AM this morning 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.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and northern Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to 3 AM CST Saturday. * 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 Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and northern Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to 3 AM CST Saturday. * 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 Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 39 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CST this 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 Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. * WHERE...Much of Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 3 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 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 40 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. * WHERE...Much of Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 3 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 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 south central, southeast, and southwest Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 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.
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 south central, southeast, and southwest Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 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.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 36 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...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 Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 42 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 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 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.
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.
Special Weather Statement
WHAT...Widespread fog with visibilities around or under a mile. Local areas with dense fog and visibilities of one quarter mile or less. In addition, fog is developing on roadways leading to slick conditions. WHERE...Along and north of Highway 20 in north central Iowa. WHEN...Through 9 am this morning. IMPACTS...Drivers should be alert for reduced visibility at times. With temperatures below freezing, this fog is causing areas with slick or icy surfaces due to frost formation, especially on untreated roads, bridges, and overpasses. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...If driving this morning, please use low beam headlights.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures near to below freezing may lead to isolated slick spots.
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.
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
* 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 1/4 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.
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.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central 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.
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.
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.
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 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From 6 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.
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.
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.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, 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 east central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 6 AM Sunday to midnight CST Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.