Full Notification

...WINTER STORM BRINGS HAZARDOUS TRAVEL THIS AFTERNOON INTO MONDAY MORNING... .A potent winter storm brings widespread moderate to heavy snow and strong northwest winds gusting near 45 mph. Blowing and drifting snow will result in blizzard conditions for open and unsheltered locations of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. Initial rain quickly switches to snow from west to east through the afternoon hours with snowfall rates in excess of 1" per hour possible through the evening hours. Rapidly decreasing temperatures through the afternoon will freeze standing water and untreated wet surfaces. Travel will be hazardous to treacherous for many locations and dangerous in others where blowing and drifting is widespread. Be prepared to alter or cancel travel plans.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Allamakee and Winneshiek Counties. In Wisconsin, Crawford and Vernon Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WINNESHIEK ... ALLAMAKEE ... VERNON ... CRAWFORD

Instructions:

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