Winter Storm Warning issued December 28 at 4:53AM CST until December 29 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
...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...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations between 7 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45
mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Minnesota and
northwest and west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...From noon today 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.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit
511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit
511wi.gov for road conditions.
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