Winter Storm Warning issued December 28 at 12:15PM CST until December 29 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
...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...Heavy snow and blowing snow. 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...Until 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.
Varoitus voimassa su klo 20:15 - ma klo 17:00
