Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Storm total snow accumulations of 9 to 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 9 AM Wednesday to noon CST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 9 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will 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 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of snow are expected through Wednesday morning with increasing winds. During lulls in snowfall tonight and early Wednesday, some patchy freezing drizzle is possible. While areas of blowing snow are possible prior to mid-morning Wednesday, the better potential for more widespread blizzard conditions is expected later Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LYON ... OSCEOLA ... NOBLES ... JACKSON ... ROCK ... AURORA ... DAVISON ... HANSON ... MCCOOK ... MINNEHAHA ... DOUGLAS ... HUTCHINSON ... TURNER ... LINCOLN

Instructions:

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. 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.