Blizzard Warning issued December 28 at 9:48PM CST until December 29 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN
MINNESOTA...
...TRAVEL IS NOT ADVISED...
.Light to moderate snow will continue through the rest of the evening
and taper off overnight. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3
inches are expected on top of the 4 to 6 inches that has fallen
today. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 40 to 50 mph
are expected overnight, leading to a continuation of 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...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 3
inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Sibley, Carver, Scott, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault,
Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Rice, Steele, Waseca, and
Watonwan Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road
conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning
commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions.
Remember, if interstate highways are closed, state highways and
county roads are also impassable. Exit the highway and find shelter.
Do not travel. It is illegal to drive beyond barricades and doing so
may put your life at risk.
Varoitus voimassa ma klo 5:48 - ma klo 17:00
