Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow expected. Snow accumulations of up to two inches through tonight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph will produce areas of blowing snow through Friday. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central and southeast South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall is expected to end by midnight tonight. Then wind gusts up to 45 mph will produce blowing snow which will reduce the visibility to less than one mile in open areas. 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: ROCK ... BEADLE ... KINGSBURY ... BROOKINGS ... MINER ... LAKE ... MOODY ... MCCOOK ... MINNEHAHA ... TURNER ... LINCOLN ... YANKTON

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. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.