Winter storm watch for Sunday into Sunday night. Significant blowing and drifting snow followed by life threatening cold
Dangerous and Life Threatening Conditions Sunday Into Early Next Week!
Significant blowing and drifting snow (near blizzard conditions) will be followed by a life threatening cold outbreak. These conditions will begin Sunday and last through Tuesday. Now is the time to prepare for the impacts.
** Winter Storm Watch **
for Sunday and Sunday Night
Life Threatening Cold Outbreak
Sunday Night - Tuesday
Wind chills -30 to -45
Significant impacts to schools, businesses, outdoor activities
Monday and Tuesday
Highs -5 to -15
Lows -15 to -20
This outbreak will be similar to the Jan 6-7, 2014 cold outbreak
Near Blizzard Conditions: Blowing & Drifting Snow
Sunday Afternoon - Sunday Night
Near blizzard conditions across southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa
Wind gusts 30 to 45 mph
1 to 4" snow Saturday night - Sunday morning will lead to significant blowing and drifting
Dangerous to near impossible driving conditions
Visibilities 1/4 mile or less at times
Address/Location
Clayton County IA Sheriffs Office
22680 230th St
St Olaf, IA 52072
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 563-245-2422
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Watch