Blizzard Warning issued December 28 at 4:53AM CST until December 29 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
...MAJOR WINTER STORM TO BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF
WESTERN AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA ALONG WITH POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT
ACCUMULATING SNOW TO CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN
WISCONSIN LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
.A developing potent winter storm over the Central Plains this
morning will become much stronger as it moves toward the Great Lakes
through Monday morning. 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
later this morning as temperatures drop during the daylight hours.
Steady snow will continue through early Monday morning. Accumulations
of 6 to 10 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western
Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to a few 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 central and southern Minnesota through
early Monday morning.
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.
Travel conditions will become dangerous later today through early
Monday morning. Alternative travel plans should be considered.
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 5 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Sibley, Carver, Scott, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault,
Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Rice, Steele, Waseca, and
Watonwan Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. 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.
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.
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