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Belle Plaine Police Department
Wednesday December 21st, 2022 :: 07:51 a.m. CST

Advisory

Emergency Residential Winter Parking Ordinance 501.09 in effect. Off Street Parking only until streets are cleared to full width.

501.09 PARKING DURING SNOW REMOVAL AND STREET MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS.
An emergency ordinance regulating the parking of motor vehicles and obstructions to facilitate snow removal and street maintenance operations.
Subd. 1. Emergency Residential Winter Parking. During the period from November 1 to April 1 of each year, no motor vehicle or any other obstruction shall be parked or allowed to remain on
any City street until the street is cleared to its full width when snow has accumulated to a depth of one-half inch on the roadway.
Subd. 4. Removal. The City is hereby authorized to remove or cause such obstruction, whether a vehicle or other object, to be removed. The owner shall be responsible for the actual cost of the removal in addition to any penalties which may be imposed upon conviction of any violation of this ordinance.
 

Winter Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
555 AM CST Wed Dec 21 2022

...ACCUMULATING SNOW WEDNESDAY FOLLOWED BY GROUND BLIZZARD AND
DANGEROUSLY COLD CONDITIONS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY... ...TRAVEL
THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT COULD BE IMPOSSIBLE AND
LIFE-THREATENING...

.Snow will overspread the region Wednesday and bring 5 to
9 inches of fluffy accumulation through Wednesday night north of
a line from Madison to Mankato To Eau Claire, with 3 to 5 inches
to the south. Winds will be relatively light Wednesday and
Wednesday evening. There should be a break in severe winter
conditions late Wednesday night and early Thursday. Then, strong
northwest winds gusting as high as 50 mph and dangerously cold air
will surge in Thursday afternoon through Friday night. Whiteout
conditions are expected during that time with travel becoming very
difficult or impossible. This event could be life- threatening if
you are stranded with wind chills in the 30 below to 45 below
zero range. Travel plans for late this week should be adjusted
now. In addition, heavy snow remaining on trees from the last
storm and strong winds arriving could result in tree damage and
power outages as temperatures drop below zero.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect Wednesday and Wednesday
evening. Then, a Blizzard Warning goes into effect Thursday
across southern and western Minnesota, with the Winter Storm
Watch continuing north and east where wind and blowing snow will
begin a bit later.

MNZ068-069-077-212000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0007.221221T1500Z-221222T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0006.221222T2100Z-221224T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.A.0001.221223T0000Z-221224T1500Z/
Carver-Scott-Rice-
Including the cities of Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee,
and Faribault
555 AM CST Wed Dec 21 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 AM CST THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected.
  Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. For the Winter
  Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Winds could gust as
  high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Watch, dangerously cold
  wind chills possible. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero.

* WHERE...Carver, Scott and Rice Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 9 AM Wednesday to 3
  AM CST Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday
  afternoon through late Friday night. For the Wind Chill Watch,
  from Thursday evening through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult or impossible.
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
  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...This could be a life-threatening
  situation if you get stranded traveling late this week.
  Consider adjusting any travel plans now.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$


 

Wind Chill Watch

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
555 AM CST Wed Dec 21 2022

...ACCUMULATING SNOW WEDNESDAY FOLLOWED BY GROUND BLIZZARD AND
DANGEROUSLY COLD CONDITIONS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY... ...TRAVEL
THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT COULD BE IMPOSSIBLE AND
LIFE-THREATENING...

.Snow will overspread the region Wednesday and bring 5 to
9 inches of fluffy accumulation through Wednesday night north of
a line from Madison to Mankato To Eau Claire, with 3 to 5 inches
to the south. Winds will be relatively light Wednesday and
Wednesday evening. There should be a break in severe winter
conditions late Wednesday night and early Thursday. Then, strong
northwest winds gusting as high as 50 mph and dangerously cold air
will surge in Thursday afternoon through Friday night. Whiteout
conditions are expected during that time with travel becoming very
difficult or impossible. This event could be life- threatening if
you are stranded with wind chills in the 30 below to 45 below
zero range. Travel plans for late this week should be adjusted
now. In addition, heavy snow remaining on trees from the last
storm and strong winds arriving could result in tree damage and
power outages as temperatures drop below zero.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect Wednesday and Wednesday
evening. Then, a Blizzard Warning goes into effect Thursday
across southern and western Minnesota, with the Winter Storm
Watch continuing north and east where wind and blowing snow will
begin a bit later.

MNZ068-069-077-212000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0007.221221T1500Z-221222T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0006.221222T2100Z-221224T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.A.0001.221223T0000Z-221224T1500Z/
Carver-Scott-Rice-
Including the cities of Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee,
and Faribault
555 AM CST Wed Dec 21 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 AM CST THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected.
  Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. For the Winter
  Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Winds could gust as
  high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Watch, dangerously cold
  wind chills possible. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero.

* WHERE...Carver, Scott and Rice Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 9 AM Wednesday to 3
  AM CST Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday
  afternoon through late Friday night. For the Wind Chill Watch,
  from Thursday evening through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult or impossible.
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
  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...This could be a life-threatening
  situation if you get stranded traveling late this week.
  Consider adjusting any travel plans now.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$


 

Winter Storm Watch

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
555 AM CST Wed Dec 21 2022

...ACCUMULATING SNOW WEDNESDAY FOLLOWED BY GROUND BLIZZARD AND
DANGEROUSLY COLD CONDITIONS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY... ...TRAVEL
THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT COULD BE IMPOSSIBLE AND
LIFE-THREATENING...

.Snow will overspread the region Wednesday and bring 5 to
9 inches of fluffy accumulation through Wednesday night north of
a line from Madison to Mankato To Eau Claire, with 3 to 5 inches
to the south. Winds will be relatively light Wednesday and
Wednesday evening. There should be a break in severe winter
conditions late Wednesday night and early Thursday. Then, strong
northwest winds gusting as high as 50 mph and dangerously cold air
will surge in Thursday afternoon through Friday night. Whiteout
conditions are expected during that time with travel becoming very
difficult or impossible. This event could be life- threatening if
you are stranded with wind chills in the 30 below to 45 below
zero range. Travel plans for late this week should be adjusted
now. In addition, heavy snow remaining on trees from the last
storm and strong winds arriving could result in tree damage and
power outages as temperatures drop below zero.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect Wednesday and Wednesday
evening. Then, a Blizzard Warning goes into effect Thursday
across southern and western Minnesota, with the Winter Storm
Watch continuing north and east where wind and blowing snow will
begin a bit later.

MNZ068-069-077-212000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0007.221221T1500Z-221222T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0006.221222T2100Z-221224T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.A.0001.221223T0000Z-221224T1500Z/
Carver-Scott-Rice-
Including the cities of Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee,
and Faribault
555 AM CST Wed Dec 21 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 AM CST THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected.
  Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. For the Winter
  Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Winds could gust as
  high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Watch, dangerously cold
  wind chills possible. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero.

* WHERE...Carver, Scott and Rice Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 9 AM Wednesday to 3
  AM CST Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday
  afternoon through late Friday night. For the Wind Chill Watch,
  from Thursday evening through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult or impossible.
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
  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...This could be a life-threatening
  situation if you get stranded traveling late this week.
  Consider adjusting any travel plans now.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$


 

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
452 AM CST Wed Dec 21 2022

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
221100-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
452 AM CST Wed Dec 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Snow developing today, but light winds. Travel impacts likely.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Widespread blowing snow, strong winds, and dangerously cold wind
chills will move in later Thursday through Friday night and lead
to life-threatening conditions for travelers. Consult the winter
weather message for additional details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.

Address/Location
Belle Plaine Police Department
420 E Main St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 952-873-4307

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