Winter Storm Warning until 09:00AM Wednesday
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Minnesota.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 9 AM CST Wednesday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 9 AM Wednesday to noon CST Thursday.
* 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. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
* AFFECTED AREAS: STEVENS ... POPE ... STEARNS ... LAC QUI PARLE ... SWIFT ... CHIPPEWA ... KANDIYOHI ... MEEKER ... YELLOW MEDICINE ... RENVILLE ... REDWOOD ... BROWN ... WATONWAN
Instructions:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit 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.
Address/Location
City of Springfield MN
2 E Central St
Springfield, MN 56087
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Warning