Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...North Cass, South Cass, Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin, South Aitkin and Carlton and South St. Louis Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band and the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake and, Big Sandy Lake areas.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to midnight CST Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and Wednesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes Wednesday night and Thursday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of blizzard conditions is possible late Wednesday morning through late Wednesday evening and, should confidence in location and timing increase, a Blizzard Warning may be needed.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SOUTH CASS ... SOUTH AITKIN ... NORTH CASS ... NORTHERN AITKIN ... CROW WING ... CARLTON/SOUTH ST. LOUIS

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.