Areas Affected: Audubon; Calhoun; Carroll; Cerro Gordo; Crawford; Emmet; Greene; Hancock; Humboldt; Kossuth; Palo Alto; Pocahontas; Sac; Webster; Winnebago; Worth; Wright
...Icy Tonight Into Saturday, Blizzard Conditions Saturday
Evening Into Sunday...
.Wintry precipitation will spread across Iowa tonight bringing
areas of freezing drizzle and freezing rain to much of Iowa
through Saturday morning. Freezing drizzle and freezing rain will
mix with some light snow across portions of west central
northwest Iowa through the day Saturday. Heavy snow and blizzard
conditions are expected to develop across west central and
northern Iowa Saturday evening through Sunday with wintry mixed
precipitation and patchy blowing snow further south and east.
There is still some uncertainty in snow amounts with a tight
gradient on the north and south sides of a heavier band of snow,
especially in the area along a rain/snow mix line across portions
of central Iowa including the Des Moines metro area. A small
shift in the track of the system will change the area of the
heaviest snow axis which could lead to an expansion of the area
with blizzard conditions as the track becomes more defined into
Saturday. As colder air moves into Iowa Saturday evening,
precipitation will change over to all snow, potentially heavy at
times. Wet areas may quickly freeze Saturday evening creating icy
travel conditions. Strong and gusty northwest to west winds to
increase across the state Saturday night through Sunday causing
areas of blowing snow and blizzard conditions especially in rural
areas.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM
CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Wintry mixed precipitation tonight into Saturday. Snow
by late Saturday with Blizzard conditions Saturday night into
Sunday. Ice accumulations up around one tenth of an inch
through Saturday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches
expected late Saturday into Saturday night. Winds gusting as
high as 50 mph Saturday night into Sunday.
* WHERE...Central Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to 6 PM
CST Sunday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this
evening to 6 PM CST Saturday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult tonight
into Saturday and potentially impossible by Saturday night.
Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to
near zero at times Saturday night into Sunday. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches and power lines.
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
...Icy Tonight Into Saturday, Blizzard Conditions Saturday
Evening Into Sunday...
.Wintry precipitation will spread across Iowa tonight bringing
areas of freezing drizzle and freezing rain to much of Iowa
through Saturday morning. Freezing drizzle and freezing rain will
mix with some light snow across portions of west central
northwest Iowa through the day Saturday. Heavy snow and blizzard
conditions are expected to develop across west central and
northern Iowa Saturday evening through Sunday with wintry mixed
precipitation and patchy blowing snow further south and east.
There is still some uncertainty in snow amounts with a tight
gradient on the north and south sides of a heavier band of snow,
especially in the area along a rain/snow mix line across portions
of central Iowa including the Des Moines metro area. A small
shift in the track of the system will change the area of the
heaviest snow axis which could lead to an expansion of the area
with blizzard conditions as the track becomes more defined into
Saturday. As colder air moves into Iowa Saturday evening,
precipitation will change over to all snow, potentially heavy at
times. Wet areas may quickly freeze Saturday evening creating icy
travel conditions. Strong and gusty northwest to west winds to
increase across the state Saturday night through Sunday causing
areas of blowing snow and blizzard conditions especially in rural
areas.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM
CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Wintry mixed precipitation tonight into Saturday. Snow
by late Saturday with Blizzard conditions Saturday night into
Sunday. Ice accumulations up around one tenth of an inch
through Saturday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches
expected late Saturday into Saturday night. Winds gusting as
high as 50 mph Saturday night into Sunday.
* WHERE...Central Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to 6 PM
CST Sunday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this
evening to 6 PM CST Saturday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult tonight
into Saturday and potentially impossible by Saturday night.
Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to
near zero at times Saturday night into Sunday. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches and power lines.
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; Cass; Franklin; Guthrie; Hamilton; Hardin
...Icy Tonight Into Saturday, Blizzard Conditions Saturday
Evening Into Sunday...
.Wintry precipitation will spread across Iowa tonight bringing
areas of freezing drizzle and freezing rain to much of Iowa
through Saturday morning. Freezing drizzle and freezing rain will
mix with some light snow across portions of west central
northwest Iowa through the day Saturday. Heavy snow and blizzard
conditions are expected to develop across west central and
northern Iowa Saturday evening through Sunday with wintry mixed
precipitation and patchy blowing snow further south and east.
There is still some uncertainty in snow amounts with a tight
gradient on the north and south sides of a heavier band of snow,
especially in the area along a rain/snow mix line across portions
of central Iowa including the Des Moines metro area. A small
shift in the track of the system will change the area of the
heaviest snow axis which could lead to an expansion of the area
with blizzard conditions as the track becomes more defined into
Saturday. As colder air moves into Iowa Saturday evening,
precipitation will change over to all snow, potentially heavy at
times. Wet areas may quickly freeze Saturday evening creating icy
travel conditions. Strong and gusty northwest to west winds to
increase across the state Saturday night through Sunday causing
areas of blowing snow and blizzard conditions especially in rural
areas.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 9 AM CST SATURDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM
CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Wintry mixed precipitation tonight into early Saturday.
Snow Saturday night and Blizzard conditions Saturday night
into Sunday. Ice accumulations up around one tenth of an inch
through Saturday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches
expected Saturday night. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph
Saturday night into Sunday.
* WHERE...Central Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to 6 PM
CST Sunday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this
evening to 9 AM CST Saturday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult tonight
into Saturday and potentially impossible by Saturday night.
Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to
near zero at times Saturday night into Sunday. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches and power lines.
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; Cass; Franklin; Guthrie; Hamilton; Hardin
...Icy Tonight Into Saturday, Blizzard Conditions Saturday
Evening Into Sunday...
.Wintry precipitation will spread across Iowa tonight bringing
areas of freezing drizzle and freezing rain to much of Iowa
through Saturday morning. Freezing drizzle and freezing rain will
mix with some light snow across portions of west central
northwest Iowa through the day Saturday. Heavy snow and blizzard
conditions are expected to develop across west central and
northern Iowa Saturday evening through Sunday with wintry mixed
precipitation and patchy blowing snow further south and east.
There is still some uncertainty in snow amounts with a tight
gradient on the north and south sides of a heavier band of snow,
especially in the area along a rain/snow mix line across portions
of central Iowa including the Des Moines metro area. A small
shift in the track of the system will change the area of the
heaviest snow axis which could lead to an expansion of the area
with blizzard conditions as the track becomes more defined into
Saturday. As colder air moves into Iowa Saturday evening,
precipitation will change over to all snow, potentially heavy at
times. Wet areas may quickly freeze Saturday evening creating icy
travel conditions. Strong and gusty northwest to west winds to
increase across the state Saturday night through Sunday causing
areas of blowing snow and blizzard conditions especially in rural
areas.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 9 AM CST SATURDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM
CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Wintry mixed precipitation tonight into early Saturday.
Snow Saturday night and Blizzard conditions Saturday night
into Sunday. Ice accumulations up around one tenth of an inch
through Saturday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches
expected Saturday night. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph
Saturday night into Sunday.
* WHERE...Central Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to 6 PM
CST Sunday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this
evening to 9 AM CST Saturday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult tonight
into Saturday and potentially impossible by Saturday night.
Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to
near zero at times Saturday night into Sunday. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches and power lines.
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: Chickasaw; Floyd; Howard; Mitchell; Winneshiek
...Icy Travel For Some Late Tonight Into Saturday
Morning...Winter Storm Likely Saturday Night Into Sunday...
.As for tonight through Saturday morning, a wintry mix of
precipitation is expected, with rain, freezing rain, and snow all
looking likely. Snow amounts will generally be in the 1 to
2 inch range, with ice accumulations of a light glazing to 1/4
inch.
For Saturday night through Sunday, plan on a combination of heavy
snow, a wintry mix, and strong winds as a winter storm impacts
the region.
Snowfall in the heaviest band of 4 to 9 inches is currently
expected, with locally higher possible. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour Saturday evening could occur. A brief wintry mix
could occur as the storm moves in, which may result in light
icing.
Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph combined with the heavy
snow will result in blowing and drifting snow, especially in open
and unsheltered areas. Frequent reductions in visibility under
1/2 mile could occur.
Travel impacts will be minor to significant for the entire area
this weekend. If blowing and drifting snow becomes widespread,
roads could become impassable in some rural areas.
Keep up to date on the forecast and plan now for travel impacts.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM CST SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. A wintry mix for tonight
into Saturday morning. Total snow accumulations of up to two
inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze expected.
Heavy snow then expected Saturday night through Sunday. Total
snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches, and ice accumulations of
around one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high
as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin, north central and
northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight
to 9 AM CST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from
Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Plan on
slippery roads late tonight into Saturday morning. Areas of
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility Saturday
night through Sunday.
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. A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, in Minnesota at 511mn.org, and in Wisconsin at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1.
Areas Affected: Chickasaw; Floyd; Howard; Mitchell; Winneshiek
...Icy Travel For Some Late Tonight Into Saturday
Morning...Winter Storm Likely Saturday Night Into Sunday...
.As for tonight through Saturday morning, a wintry mix of
precipitation is expected, with rain, freezing rain, and snow all
looking likely. Snow amounts will generally be in the 1 to
2 inch range, with ice accumulations of a light glazing to 1/4
inch.
For Saturday night through Sunday, plan on a combination of heavy
snow, a wintry mix, and strong winds as a winter storm impacts
the region.
Snowfall in the heaviest band of 4 to 9 inches is currently
expected, with locally higher possible. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour Saturday evening could occur. A brief wintry mix
could occur as the storm moves in, which may result in light
icing.
Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph combined with the heavy
snow will result in blowing and drifting snow, especially in open
and unsheltered areas. Frequent reductions in visibility under
1/2 mile could occur.
Travel impacts will be minor to significant for the entire area
this weekend. If blowing and drifting snow becomes widespread,
roads could become impassable in some rural areas.
Keep up to date on the forecast and plan now for travel impacts.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM CST SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. A wintry mix for tonight
into Saturday morning. Total snow accumulations of up to two
inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze expected.
Heavy snow then expected Saturday night through Sunday. Total
snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches, and ice accumulations of
around one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high
as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin, north central and
northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight
to 9 AM CST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from
Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Plan on
slippery roads late tonight into Saturday morning. Areas of
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility Saturday
night through Sunday.
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. A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, in Minnesota at 511mn.org, and in Wisconsin at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1.
Areas Affected: Dodge; Fillmore; Houston; Mower; Olmsted; Wabasha; Winona
...Icy Travel For Some Late Tonight Into Saturday
Morning...Winter Storm Likely Saturday Night Into Sunday...
.As for tonight through Saturday morning, a wintry mix of
precipitation is expected, with rain, freezing rain, and snow all
looking likely. Snow amounts will generally be in the 1 to
2 inch range, with ice accumulations of a light glazing to 1/4
inch.
For Saturday night through Sunday, plan on a combination of heavy
snow, a wintry mix, and strong winds as a winter storm impacts
the region.
Snowfall in the heaviest band of 4 to 9 inches is currently
expected, with locally higher possible. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour Saturday evening could occur. A brief wintry mix
could occur as the storm moves in, which may result in light
icing.
Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph combined with the heavy
snow will result in blowing and drifting snow, especially in open
and unsheltered areas. Frequent reductions in visibility under
1/2 mile could occur.
Travel impacts will be minor to significant for the entire area
this weekend. If blowing and drifting snow becomes widespread,
roads could become impassable in some rural areas.
Keep up to date on the forecast and plan now for travel impacts.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM CST SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. A wintry mix for tonight
into Saturday morning. Total snow accumulations of up to two
inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze expected.
Heavy snow then expected Saturday night through Sunday. Total
snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches, and ice accumulations of
around one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high
as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin, north central and
northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight
to 9 AM CST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from
Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Plan on
slippery roads late tonight into Saturday morning. Areas of
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility Saturday
night through Sunday.
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. A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, in Minnesota at 511mn.org, and in Wisconsin at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1.
Areas Affected: Dodge; Fillmore; Houston; Mower; Olmsted; Wabasha; Winona
...Icy Travel For Some Late Tonight Into Saturday
Morning...Winter Storm Likely Saturday Night Into Sunday...
.As for tonight through Saturday morning, a wintry mix of
precipitation is expected, with rain, freezing rain, and snow all
looking likely. Snow amounts will generally be in the 1 to
2 inch range, with ice accumulations of a light glazing to 1/4
inch.
For Saturday night through Sunday, plan on a combination of heavy
snow, a wintry mix, and strong winds as a winter storm impacts
the region.
Snowfall in the heaviest band of 4 to 9 inches is currently
expected, with locally higher possible. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour Saturday evening could occur. A brief wintry mix
could occur as the storm moves in, which may result in light
icing.
Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph combined with the heavy
snow will result in blowing and drifting snow, especially in open
and unsheltered areas. Frequent reductions in visibility under
1/2 mile could occur.
Travel impacts will be minor to significant for the entire area
this weekend. If blowing and drifting snow becomes widespread,
roads could become impassable in some rural areas.
Keep up to date on the forecast and plan now for travel impacts.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM CST SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. A wintry mix for tonight
into Saturday morning. Total snow accumulations of up to two
inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze expected.
Heavy snow then expected Saturday night through Sunday. Total
snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches, and ice accumulations of
around one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high
as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin, north central and
northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight
to 9 AM CST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from
Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Plan on
slippery roads late tonight into Saturday morning. Areas of
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility Saturday
night through Sunday.
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. A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, in Minnesota at 511mn.org, and in Wisconsin at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1.
Areas Affected: Faribault; Freeborn; Steele; Waseca
...SIGNIFICANT WINTER IMPACTS EXPECTED TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...
.A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect overnight through Sunday
morning for portions of west central Wisconsin through
southeastern Minnesota, specifically along and east of a line from
Blue Earth to Faribault in Minnesota, continuing to River Falls
and Bloomer in Wisconsin. Snowfall accumulations of up to around 2
inches along with up to a tenth of an inch of ice accretion can be
expected through Saturday morning.
A stronger system is expected for Saturday night through Sunday
when accumulating snow plus blowing snow will impact travel,
including blizzard conditions for much of southern and western
Minnesota.
A Blizzard Warning is in effect Saturday evening through Sunday
afternoon south of a line from Appleton to Litchfield to
Hastings, and west of the Interstate 35 corridor. This includes
southern portions of the Twin Cities metro, away from more
suburban areas. Within the Blizzard Warning, snow accumulations
will range from 2 to 4 inches near the South Dakota border to 6 to
8 inches along Interstate 35. The snow is expected from late
Saturday afternoon through the early morning hours Sunday,
followed by strong winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to near 50 mph
for most of the day Sunday. This could lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel very difficult or impossible in the open
areas of western, central, and southern Minnesota.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect Saturday evening through
Sunday afternoon east of line from from Cumberland and New
Richmond in Wisconsin, continuing to Cannon Falls in Minnesota.
Within the Winter Storm Warning, snow accumulations of 6 to 9
inches can be expected with localized higher amounts possible. 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.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM CST SATURDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For tonight and Saturday morning, total snow
accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of up to
one tenth of an inch expected. For Saturday evening through
Sunday afternoon, blizzard conditions and mixed precipitation
expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches and ice
accumulations of a light glaze expected. Winds gusting as high
as 45 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 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. 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.
Areas Affected: Faribault; Freeborn; Steele; Waseca
...SIGNIFICANT WINTER IMPACTS EXPECTED TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...
.A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect overnight through Sunday
morning for portions of west central Wisconsin through
southeastern Minnesota, specifically along and east of a line from
Blue Earth to Faribault in Minnesota, continuing to River Falls
and Bloomer in Wisconsin. Snowfall accumulations of up to around 2
inches along with up to a tenth of an inch of ice accretion can be
expected through Saturday morning.
A stronger system is expected for Saturday night through Sunday
when accumulating snow plus blowing snow will impact travel,
including blizzard conditions for much of southern and western
Minnesota.
A Blizzard Warning is in effect Saturday evening through Sunday
afternoon south of a line from Appleton to Litchfield to
Hastings, and west of the Interstate 35 corridor. This includes
southern portions of the Twin Cities metro, away from more
suburban areas. Within the Blizzard Warning, snow accumulations
will range from 2 to 4 inches near the South Dakota border to 6 to
8 inches along Interstate 35. The snow is expected from late
Saturday afternoon through the early morning hours Sunday,
followed by strong winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to near 50 mph
for most of the day Sunday. This could lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel very difficult or impossible in the open
areas of western, central, and southern Minnesota.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect Saturday evening through
Sunday afternoon east of line from from Cumberland and New
Richmond in Wisconsin, continuing to Cannon Falls in Minnesota.
Within the Winter Storm Warning, snow accumulations of 6 to 9
inches can be expected with localized higher amounts possible. 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.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM CST SATURDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For tonight and Saturday morning, total snow
accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of up to
one tenth of an inch expected. For Saturday evening through
Sunday afternoon, blizzard conditions and mixed precipitation
expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches and ice
accumulations of a light glaze expected. Winds gusting as high
as 45 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 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. 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.