Winter Storm Warning issued December 27 at 9:47PM CST until December 29 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
...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...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations between 5 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45
mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Minnesota
and northwest and west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. 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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