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...POTENT WINTER STORM TO BRING ACCUMULATING SNOW AND POSSIBLE BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN WISCONSIN SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... .A developing winter system over the Northern Plains today will become much stronger as it moves across the Upper Midwest Sunday through Sunday night. Snow will develop over western and southern MN Sunday morning while rain commences over eastern MN and western WI. The rain will change over to all snow as the temperature drops during the day Sunday. The snow will become moderate to heavy at times, especially over eastern MN and western WI Sunday through Sunday evening, producing snow accumulations in excess of 4 to 6 inches over eastern MN and western WI. In addition, strong winds will develop Sunday evening through Sunday night while snow continues to fall, significantly reducing visibility across the region. The strongest winds and lowest visibilities are expected over western through far southern MN, where blizzard conditions are possible. Travel may become significantly impacted Sunday through Sunday night, due to both moderate to heavy falling snow at times along with strong winds accompanying the falling snow which may reduce visibilities for prolonged periods. All are urged to keep up with the latest forecasts and prepare to alter travel if necessary.

* WHAT...Snow likely, possibly heavy at times. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. A light glazing of ice is possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: POLK ... BARRON ... RUSK ... ST. CROIX ... PIERCE ... DUNN ... PEPIN ... CHIPPEWA ... EAU CLAIRE

Instructions:

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.