Winter Storm Watch until 06:00AM Saturday
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult or impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This could be a life-threatening situation if you get stranded traveling late this week. Consider adjusting any travel plans now.
* AFFECTED AREAS: GOODHUE ... POLK ... BARRON ... RUSK ... ST. CROIX ... PIERCE ... DUNN ... PEPIN ... CHIPPEWA ... EAU CLAIRE
Instructions:
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Address/Location
Pepin County Sheriff's Office
740 7th Ave W
Durand, WI 54736
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 715-672-5944
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP PEPINCTY followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Watch