Full Notification

...WINTER STORM BRINGS HAZARDOUS TRAVEL SUNDAY, SUNDAY NIGHT... .A potent winter storm will bring several inches of snow to the region along with northwest winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Blowing and drifting is expected with near blizzard conditions possible over the open and unsheltered locations of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. Drizzle moves in intially but transitions to a wintry mix and then snow from the west to east Sunday morning into the afternoon. Snow will fall across all areas by the evening. Temperatures fall off rapidly during the day Sunday in the wake of a passing cold front, freezing standing water and untreated wet surfaces. Winds will also be on the increase by Sunday afternoon, staying strong and gusty into Monday morning. Travel will be slippery to treacherous for many locations, dangerous in others where blowing and drifting is widespread. Be prepared to alter or cancel travel plans. Check on road conditions before venturing out.

* WHAT...Snow with accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wabasha and Winona Counties. In Wisconsin, Buffalo County.

* WHEN...From noon Sunday to 9 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WABASHA ... WINONA ... BUFFALO

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.