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...HEAVIEST SNOW SHIFTING SOUTH WITH WINTER STORM... .The narrow band of heavier snow has shifted south, and the gradient has tightened up. As a result, areas across central Minnesota will see less snow, so the Blizzard Warning was replaced with a Winter Weather Advisory for Le Sueur, Nicollet, Brown, Watonwan, Rice, and Goodue counties. Areas to the south and east of those counties have a higher chance of seeing whiteout conditions from heavy snow and strong wind, so a blizzard warning remains in effect for those locations. In Pepin and Eau Claire Counties, the Winter Storm Watch was replaced with a Winter Storm Warning. As for timing, snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will develop Wednesday morning and last into early Wednesday afternoon. Northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph will accompany the snow, with occasional gusts near 45 mph along I-90.

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Blue Earth, Brown, Le Sueur, Nicollet, and Watonwan Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BROWN ... NICOLLET ... LE SUEUR ... WATONWAN ... BLUE EARTH

Instructions:

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions.