Blizzard Warning issued December 27 at 1:51PM CST until December 29 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
...ACCUMULATING SNOW AND STRONG WINDS EXPECTED TO BRING BLIZZARD
CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LATE SUNDAY
MORNING AND SUNDAY NIGHT...
.A developing winter storm over the Northern Plains today will become
much stronger as it moves across the Upper Midwest Sunday and Sunday
night. 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 as colder
air moves in mid to late morning. Steady snow will continue through
late Sunday night. Accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are forecast across
eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to
a couple inches across far western Minnesota. In addition, strong
northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph are expected by Sunday
afternoon, leading to blizzard conditions in open areas of central
and southern Minnesota through Sunday night.
A Blizzard Warning is in effect in a corridor from Alexandra and Long
Prairie, south to Hutchinson 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. A
Winter Storm Watch continues for far western Minnesota where blizzard
conditions are less certain due to lighter snow accumulations.
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and west
central Minnesota.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 6 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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