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* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 30 to 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of 11 to 18 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from noon Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds during the daytime Tuesday are expected to remain below 25 to 30 mph with the potential for blizzard conditions not arriving until Wednesday. Periods of a relative lull in snowfall may occur during the daytime hours Wednesday with moderate to heavy snow rates arriving late Wednesday into early Thursday.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LINCOLN ... LYON ... MURRAY ... COTTONWOOD ... PIPESTONE ... KINGSBURY ... BROOKINGS

Instructions:

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.