Blizzard Warning in Southwestern Minnesota
This alert has been updated.
Posted 1 hour ago
BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST FRIDAY NIGHT… The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Blizzard Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to midnight CST Friday night. The Blizzard Watch is no longer in effect.
- Timing: A possible mix of rain and snow this afternoon will change to all snow through this evening. Snow will continue heavy at times Thursday night and Friday, before gradually tapering off Friday evening.
- Accumulations: Storm total snow accumulations averaging 8 to 12 inches are likely, with some higher amounts possible.
- WIND AND VISIBILITY…Winds will increase from the north around 25 to 35 mph tonight, with gusts to near 45 mph at times late tonight into Friday. Visibility is expected to be reduced to less than a quarter of a mile at times, especially while snow is falling.
Recommended actions
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions…making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel…have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded…stay with your vehicle.
