Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 12:05PM CDT until March 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
...INCREASING WIND SPEEDS WILL LEAD TO BLOWING SNOW AND BLIZZARD
CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...
...LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE AFTERNOON...
.Widespread snowfall amounts over 8 inches through this morning fell
along and south of a line from Rice Lake in Wisconsin, to the Twin
Cities, and Redwood Falls. An additional 3 to 6 inches of snow is
expected through the afternoon in these area.
Travel conditions will continue to deteriorate this afternoon as
northwest wind gusts increase to between 40 and 50 mph, with gusts to
55 mph possible along the I-90 corridor. The combination of falling
snow, blowing snow, and gusty winds will reduce visibility and create
blizzard conditions into tonight.
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to
two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Isanti,
Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Douglas, and Pope Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down
tree branches.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511mn.org for road conditions.
Varoitus voimassa su klo 19:05 - ma klo 11:00
