Winter Storm Watch issued December 27 at 3:34AM CST until December 29 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
...POTENT WINTER STORM TO BRING ACCUMULATING SNOW AND POSSIBLE
BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN
WISCONSIN SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...
.A developing winter system over the Northern Plains today will
become much stronger as it moves across the Upper Midwest Sunday
through Sunday night. Snow will develop over western and southern MN
Sunday morning while rain commences over eastern MN and western WI.
The rain will change over to all snow as the temperature drops during
the day Sunday. The snow will become moderate to heavy at times,
especially over eastern MN and western WI Sunday through Sunday
evening, producing snow accumulations in excess of 4 to 6 inches over
eastern MN and western WI. In addition, strong winds will develop
Sunday evening through Sunday night while snow continues to fall,
significantly reducing visibility across the region. The strongest
winds and lowest visibilities are expected over western through far
southern MN, where blizzard conditions are possible.
Travel may become significantly impacted Sunday through Sunday night,
due to both moderate to heavy falling snow at times along with strong
winds accompanying the falling snow which may reduce visibilities for
prolonged periods. All are urged to keep up with the latest forecasts
and prepare to alter travel if necessary.
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
between 3 and 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45
mph.
* WHERE...Benton, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Renville, Stearns,
Todd, Redwood, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens,
Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very
difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning
commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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