Full Notification

...STRONG WINDS TO RESULT IN BLIZZARD CONDITION IN SOUTHWEST TO SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA... .A round of light and fluffy snow will move through the region today, resulting in minor accumulations of an inch or two. Winds increasing this afternoon as the snow is ending will result in blowing snow and reduced visibility, with Blizzard conditions expected from Redwood County, southeast to Freeborn county in southwest and south central Minnesota. A Winter Weather Advisory surrounds the Blizzard Warning from west central through the rest of south central Minnesota, where blowing snow will result in occasional blizzard conditions in open areas this afternoon.

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Martin, Watonwan, and Redwood Counties.

* WHEN...1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* AFFECTED AREAS: REDWOOD ... BROWN ... WATONWAN ... BLUE EARTH ... MARTIN ... FARIBAULT ... FREEBORN

Instructions:

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions.