Winter Storm Warning issued March 15 at 3:07PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
...GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS WILL LEAD TO BLOWING SNOW AND BLIZZARD
CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...
...LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW WILL END THIS EVENING...
.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 be dangerous into this evening 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. The worst conditions are expected
in the Minnesota River Valley in southwest Minnesota, then from south
central Minnesota into western Wisconsin where widespread snowfall
amounts over 12 inches have been observed.
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations
up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Hennepin, Ramsey, and
Washington Counties. In Wisconsin, Polk County.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit
511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit
511wi.gov for road conditions.
Varoitus voimassa su klo 22:07 - ma klo 8:00
