Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from noon today to 3 PM CST Wednesday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 3 PM Wednesday to noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible as widespread blowing snow leads to whiteout conditions. 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...Significant drifting will occur due to the heavy snow totals and strong winds. Drifts may be several feet deep.

* AFFECTED AREAS: STEVENS ... POPE ... STEARNS ... LAC QUI PARLE ... SWIFT ... CHIPPEWA ... KANDIYOHI ... MEEKER ... YELLOW MEDICINE ... RENVILLE ... REDWOOD ... BROWN ... WATONWAN

Instructions:

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a full tank of gas, a charged cell phone, and warm clothes or blankets with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. 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.