Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph on Thursday and Friday.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska and southeast South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from midnight Wednesday night to noon CST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from noon Wednesday to midnight CST Wednesday night. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Wednesday night through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those with holiday travel plans will want to monitor the forecast closely and adjust plans as necessary. Any person that becomes stranded or trapped outdoors could encounter a life-threatening situation in a short amount of time.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LYON ... OSCEOLA ... DICKINSON ... SIOUX ... O'BRIEN ... CLAY ... PLYMOUTH ... CHEROKEE ... BUENA VISTA ... WOODBURY ... IDA ... COTTONWOOD ... NOBLES ... JACKSON ... DIXON ... DAKOTA ... CLAY ... UNION

Instructions:

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.