Areas Affected: Audubon; Calhoun; Carroll; Cerro Gordo; Crawford; Emmet; Greene; Hancock; Humboldt; Kossuth; Palo Alto; Pocahontas; Sac; Webster; Winnebago; Worth; Wright
...Blizzard Conditions Tonight Through Sunday North and West...
Mixed precipitation has already spread into west central Iowa late
this afternoon and will continue to move northeast through sunset.
This will all quickly change to heavy snow by early this evening
however starting a period where one to two inches per hour is
possible. This will also be coincident with increasing winds
leading to widespread blowing and drifting snow, and even blizzard
conditions along and north of an Atlantic, to Ames to Waverly
line later tonight into Sunday.
The axis of heaviest snow is expected to fall from Denison and
Carroll north and east through Fort Dodge, Algona and Mason City
where eight to twelve inches may fall. One to three tiers of
counties either side of these areas confidence is lower due to a
sharp gradient in expected snowfall where amounts could
potentially vary one to four inches just across one county.
However note that regardless of how much snow falls, wind gusts of
35 to 50 mph are anticipated later tonight into Sunday producing
widespread blowing and drifting and blizzard conditions where more
than several inches has fallen. This will continue into Sunday
even after the snowfall has ended.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation late afternoon, quickly turning to
heavy snow into the night. Blizzard conditions expected. Total
snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected. Winds gusting as
high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...West central and northern Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST Sunday. For
the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult, nearing
impossible at times. Areas of blowing snow could significantly
reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches
and cause isolated power outages. Weak flat roof structures may
be damaged by the combination of new snow and existing
snowpack.
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Areas Affected: Audubon; Calhoun; Carroll; Cerro Gordo; Crawford; Emmet; Greene; Hancock; Humboldt; Kossuth; Palo Alto; Pocahontas; Sac; Webster; Winnebago; Worth; Wright
...Blizzard Conditions Tonight Through Sunday North and West...
Mixed precipitation has already spread into west central Iowa late
this afternoon and will continue to move northeast through sunset.
This will all quickly change to heavy snow by early this evening
however starting a period where one to two inches per hour is
possible. This will also be coincident with increasing winds
leading to widespread blowing and drifting snow, and even blizzard
conditions along and north of an Atlantic, to Ames to Waverly
line later tonight into Sunday.
The axis of heaviest snow is expected to fall from Denison and
Carroll north and east through Fort Dodge, Algona and Mason City
where eight to twelve inches may fall. One to three tiers of
counties either side of these areas confidence is lower due to a
sharp gradient in expected snowfall where amounts could
potentially vary one to four inches just across one county.
However note that regardless of how much snow falls, wind gusts of
35 to 50 mph are anticipated later tonight into Sunday producing
widespread blowing and drifting and blizzard conditions where more
than several inches has fallen. This will continue into Sunday
even after the snowfall has ended.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation late afternoon, quickly turning to
heavy snow into the night. Blizzard conditions expected. Total
snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected. Winds gusting as
high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...West central and northern Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST Sunday. For
the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult, nearing
impossible at times. Areas of blowing snow could significantly
reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches
and cause isolated power outages. Weak flat roof structures may
be damaged by the combination of new snow and existing
snowpack.
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Areas Affected: Boone; Butler; Cass; Franklin; Guthrie; Hamilton; Hardin
...Blizzard Conditions Tonight Through Sunday North and West...
Mixed precipitation has already spread into west central Iowa late
this afternoon and will continue to move northeast through sunset.
This will all quickly change to heavy snow by early this evening
however starting a period where one to two inches per hour is
possible. This will also be coincident with increasing winds
leading to widespread blowing and drifting snow, and even blizzard
conditions along and north of an Atlantic, to Ames to Waverly
line later tonight into Sunday.
The axis of heaviest snow is expected to fall from Denison and
Carroll north and east through Fort Dodge, Algona and Mason City
where eight to twelve inches may fall. One to three tiers of
counties either side of these areas confidence is lower due to a
sharp gradient in expected snowfall where amounts could
potentially vary one to four inches just across one county.
However note that regardless of how much snow falls, wind gusts of
35 to 50 mph are anticipated later tonight into Sunday producing
widespread blowing and drifting and blizzard conditions where more
than several inches has fallen. This will continue into Sunday
even after the snowfall has ended.
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation quickly turning to snow with
blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7
inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze expected. Winds
gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...West central through northeast Iowa.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches.
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Areas Affected: Chickasaw; Floyd; Howard; Mitchell
...Major Winter Storm to Impact Region Tonight and Sunday...
.A mix of precipitation types will spread into the area from the
southwest later today. The storm track will go across our area
making for a mix of snow to the north and west, with mainly rain
to the east and south.
Snowfall will be heaviest and most consistent from north central
Iowa, across southeast Minnesota, into north central Wisconsin.
Snowfall in the 8 to 12 inch range can be expected with locally
higher amounts possible. Lower amounts will fall south and east of
there, but there will still be impact.
In addition, strong west to northwest winds will develop later
tonight which could lead to blizzard conditions. Travel could
become dangerous or impossible depending on the severity of
drifting and visibility. Road closures are likely in areas
impacted by the blizzard conditions. Travel is not recommended
tonight.
Plan now for the wintry conditions. Adjust or cancel travel plans
if possible.
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
of 5 to 11 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze
expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and
southeast Minnesota.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult.
Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for Iowa and Minnesota can be found on-line at 511ia.org and 511mn.org.
Areas Affected: Dodge; Fillmore; Mower; Olmsted; Wabasha
...Major Winter Storm to Impact Region Tonight and Sunday...
.A mix of precipitation types will spread into the area from the
southwest later today. The storm track will go across our area
making for a mix of snow to the north and west, with mainly rain
to the east and south.
Snowfall will be heaviest and most consistent from north central
Iowa, across southeast Minnesota, into north central Wisconsin.
Snowfall in the 8 to 12 inch range can be expected with locally
higher amounts possible. Lower amounts will fall south and east of
there, but there will still be impact.
In addition, strong west to northwest winds will develop later
tonight which could lead to blizzard conditions. Travel could
become dangerous or impossible depending on the severity of
drifting and visibility. Road closures are likely in areas
impacted by the blizzard conditions. Travel is not recommended
tonight.
Plan now for the wintry conditions. Adjust or cancel travel plans
if possible.
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
of 5 to 11 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze
expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and
southeast Minnesota.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult.
Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for Iowa and Minnesota can be found on-line at 511ia.org and 511mn.org.
Areas Affected: Faribault; Freeborn; Steele; Waseca
...DANGEROUS WINTER STORM EXPECTED TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...
.A very strong low pressure system is expected for tonight
through Sunday when accumulating snow plus significant blowing
snow will impact travel, including blizzard conditions for much of
southern and western Minnesota and into western WI.
A Blizzard Warning is in effect Saturday evening through Sunday
afternoon for most locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin along and south
of I-94. This includes southern portions of the Twin Cities
metro, away from more suburban areas. Within the Blizzard Warning,
snow accumulations will range from less than an inch in western MN
to 6 to 10 inches along Interstate 90 and into west central WI,
primarily south and east of the Twin Cities. The snow is expected
from late Saturday afternoon through the early morning hours
Sunday, followed by strong winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to
near 50 mph for most of the day Sunday. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel very difficult and likely impossible in
the open areas of western, central, and southern Minnesota, and
far western Wisconsin.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect Saturday evening through
Sunday afternoon for St Croix, Barron, Rusk, Chippewa, and Eau
Claire counties. Within the Winter Storm Warning, snow
accumulations of 6 to 12 inches can be expected with localized
higher amounts possible, especially in the Eau Claire area. The
snow is expected Saturday evening through Sunday morning, followed
by strong winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph for most of
the day Sunday. This may produce areas of blowing and drifting
snow, making travel difficult for portions of far southeastern
Minnesota into west central Wisconsin.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the counties along and
north of I-94 for the potential of 1 to 3 inches of snow and very
strong wind. Winds could gust as high as 40 to 45 mph which could
lead to very low visibility, blowing and drifting snow, and
dangerous travel.
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation today followed by blizzard
conditions tonight and Sunday. Total snow accumulations of 5
to 11 inches and winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Waseca, Steele, Faribault and Freeborn Counties.
* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to 6 PM
CST Sunday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight
tonight to 9 AM CST Saturday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult or
impossible Saturday night into Sunday.
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state.
