Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected with mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 14 inches. Ice accumulations of one tenth to one quarter of an inch possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota and southeast South Dakota.

* WHEN...From noon Monday to 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice and/or heavy snow. Travel could be nearly impossible. Falling and blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible Monday night into Tuesday morning. Blizzard or near-blizzard conditions may develop. Small fluctuations in storm track are still possible, which could impact the forecast precipitation type and amounts.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LYON ... MURRAY ... COTTONWOOD ... NOBLES ... ROCK ... MINNEHAHA ... HUTCHINSON ... TURNER ... LINCOLN ... BON HOMME ... YANKTON ... CLAY

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.