Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 3:04AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
...VERY HEAVY SNOW HAS DEVELOPED ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AND IS
EXPECTED TO EXPAND INTO WESTERN WISCONSIN THIS MORNING...
...WINDS WILL INCREASE SIGNIFICANTLY THIS MORNING WITH WIDESPREAD
BLOWING SNOW AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...
.Heavy snow across southern Minnesota will expand northeast into west
central Wisconsin this morning. Additional accumulations of 12 to 18
inches are expected in this corridor. Snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches
per hour are possible through mid morning. Lighter snow to the
northwest will persist through the morning, then taper off from
northwest to southeast later this afternoon and evening.
Travel conditions will continue to deteriorate today. Despite the
snow tapering off gradually this afternoon, northwest winds will
increase to 30 to 40 mph. Some gusts near 60 mph are expected across
the Minnesota River Valley. The combination of falling snow, blowing
snow, and gusty winds will reduce visibility and create blizzard
conditions into tonight.
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 2
and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs,
Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. 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.
Varoitus voimassa su klo 10:04 - ma klo 11:00
