Winter Storm Watch issued December 8 at 10:05PM CST until December 10 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
...POTENTIAL FOR HEAVY, ACCUMULATING SNOW AND VERY GUSTY WINDS FROM
CENTRAL MINNESOTA TO WESTERN WISCONSIN TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY NIGHT...
.A strong clipper system is forecast to bring accumulating,
potentially heavy, snow to portions central and eastern Minnesota and
western Wisconsin Tuesday through Tuesday night. Snow is expected to
start in central Minnesota early Tuesday afternoon and spread
southeast into western Wisconsin by Tuesday evening.
Currently, the most likely place for heaviest snow is along and north
of Interstate 94 where a narrow band of 4 to 7 inches of snow is
possible. Along and south of I-94, a wintry mix is possible at times,
which will lower snowfall amounts.
Winds will also become strong with gusts of 30 to 40 mph possible.
The strongest winds will be across western and southern Minnesota.
Depending on if rain falls, and how the snow pack settles, blowing
snow and blizzard conditions could be possible. Snow will end from
west to east during the morning hours of Wednesday.
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible from strong winds and blowing
snow. Total snow accumulations up to one inch possible. Winds could
gust as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Renville, Sibley, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn,
Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan, Redwood, Chippewa,
Lac Qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties.
* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile
due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible
and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.
Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down
tree branches.
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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