Winter Weather Advisory + Storm Warning Issued for Southern Minnesota
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory and a Winter Storm Warning for southern Minnesota, in effect Sunday morning into the evening.
The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 10 am Sunday morning through 7 pm Sunday evening for 3 to 5 inches on new snow, and winds gusting up to 35 mph. The Winter Weather Advisory includes Blue Earth, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Martin, Mower, Olmsted, Steele, Waseca, Watonwan, and Winona Counties.
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 10 am Sunday morning through 7 pm Sunday evening for areas north of the Winter Weather Advisory, including Brown, Goodhue, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Rice, and Wabasha Counties -- and areas to the north, including the Twin Cities metro area. Locations in the Winter Storm Warning could see accumulations of 12 to 17 inches with wind gusts as high at 40 mph.
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. High snowfall rates and patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute on Monday. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Snow will continue through Tuesday morning in central and western Minnesota with rain changing back over to snow further south and east. Additional light accumulations possible Tuesday morning for southern and eastern Minnesota. The worst conditions are expected Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches at times.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. You can get the latest road conditions by calling 511, or online at 511mn.org.
