Winter Storm Warning issued November 28 at 3:30AM CST until November 30 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
...LONG DURATION SNOW WITH IMPACTFUL ACCUMULATION LIKELY ACROSS
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN WISCONSIN THIS EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
.Snow will develop across the Dakotas this morning, reaching
southwestern Minnesota late this afternoon into this evening, then
continuing to press eastward through Saturday evening across all of
southern MN into western WI.
Several inches of accumulation, including over 6 inches of total
accumulation near and south of a line from Redwood Falls to Le Sueur
to Cannon Falls MN, will likely lead to travel impacts Friday night
into Saturday night. The heaviest snow will fall around Interstate 90
corridor in southern Minnesota, with upwards of 10 inches of total
accumulation through Saturday night possible. Lighter amounts are
expected from west central Minnesota through the Twin Cities metro
through Bloomer WI and points northward of that line.
Overall, travelers should use extra caution and allow for extra
travel time, including the possibility of moderate prolonged snowfall
at times, which may lead to hazardous travel conditions.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and
10 inches.
* WHERE...Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin,
Nicollet, Rice, Steele, Waseca, Watonwan, and Redwood Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight CST Saturday Night.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The
hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for
road conditions.
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.
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