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...HEAVY SNOWFALL AND STRONG WINDS LATE TUESDAY EVENING INTO WEDNESDAY... .A strong early spring system is set to impact Minnesota later today into Wednesday. Rain will quickly change to snow from west central Minnesota to south central Minnesota this evening into tonight. Winds intensify from the north and become strong with gusts between 45 to 55 mph. The combination of these winds with falling snow will cause significant visibility reductions with a period of blizzard conditions expected. Blowing and drifting snow with whiteout conditions, particularly in open areas, will make travel dangerous at times tonight into a part of Wednesday morning. Even as the falling snow ends, blowing snow and visibility restrictions may persist. Conditions are expected to gradually improve later Wednesday as the snow ends and winds slowly decrease.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, and Pierce Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.

* AFFECTED AREAS: RUSK ... PIERCE ... DUNN ... PEPIN ... CHIPPEWA ... EAU CLAIRE

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.