WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Cloud, Republic, Washington, and Marshall Counties. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations ranging from 1 to 4 inches. Northerly winds at 35 to 45 mph may gust up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions associated with strong northerly winds, snow and blowing snow. Travel may be difficult or impossible Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. This includes portions of the Interstate 70 corridor in eastern Colorado and northwest Kansas. Blizzard conditions may severely harm livestock and other outdoor animals. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain is expected to transition to snow from west to east late Tuesday evening and Tuesday night.
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for further updates. Persons should delay all travel, if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. Travel on Interstate 70 could become dangerous or impossible due to falling or blowing and drifting snow and poor visibility. Whiteout conditions often lead to disorientation, resulting in a life-threatening situation. Do not travel unless it is absolutely necessary.
WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...From this evening through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could become very difficult due to falling and accumulating snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest snow accumulations will occur on grassy surfaces. Roads could become slushy and slick by Tuesday morning.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...All of south central Nebraska. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility down to less than a mile. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds can bring down tree branches
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...All of north central Kansas and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility down to less than a mile. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds can bring down tree branches
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Lincoln and Russell Counties. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS AND HEAVY SNOW POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY... .A strong spring weather system will track northeast through the region Tuesday night into Wednesday. Initial rain will transition to wet snow with the potential for a narrow band heavy accumulations Wednesday afternoon somewhere northwest of a New Hampton Iowa to Winona Minnesota to Black River Falls arc. Additionally, areas in southwest Minnesota and northeast Iowa may experience wind gusts of up to 55 mph, leading to potential blizzard conditions if this high wind potential is realized as snow falls. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...In northeast Iowa...Mitchell, Howard, Floyd, and Chickasaw Counties. In southeast Minnesota...Wabasha, Dodge, Olmsted, Winona, Mower, and Fillmore Counties. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS AND HEAVY SNOW POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY... .A strong spring weather system will track northeast through the region Tuesday night into Wednesday. Initial rain will transition to wet snow with the potential for a narrow band heavy accumulations Wednesday afternoon somewhere northwest of a New Hampton Iowa to Winona Minnesota to Black River Falls arc. Additionally, areas in southwest Minnesota and northeast Iowa may experience wind gusts of up to 55 mph, leading to potential blizzard conditions if this high wind potential is realized as snow falls. * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Clark, Taylor, Buffalo, Jackson, and Trempealeau Counties. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY... .The combination of moderate to heavy snow and strong, gusty winds may produce blizzard conditions Wednesday. Winds may gust to 50 mph or more. Travel may be difficult to impossible at times. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches possible across the watch area. The higher end of that range over west central and northern Iowa. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, southwest, and west central Iowa. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute northwest and evening commute there and farther south and east. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With wind gusts of 50 mph or more possible, tree damage and power outages may occur even outside of locations that receive significant snowfall.
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY... .Another strong spring system will track through the Upper Midwest late Tuesday into Wednesday. Similar to our other March storms, this will start as rain before transitioning to snow. Unlike our last storm, this should fall as rain and snow with no strong signal for sleet or freezing rain. Heavy snow rates of an inch per hour are possible within the watch area. The whole watch area will see reductions to visibility from falling and blowing snow. However the winds across southern Minnesota will be higher, therefore this area has the best chance for blizzard conditions. * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, and Pierce Counties. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY... .Another strong spring system will track through the Upper Midwest late Tuesday into Wednesday. Similar to our other March storms, this will start as rain before transitioning to snow. Unlike our last storm, this should fall as rain and snow with no strong signal for sleet or freezing rain. Heavy snow rates of an inch per hour are possible within the watch area. The whole watch area will see reductions to visibility from falling and blowing snow. However the winds across southern Minnesota will be higher, therefore this area has the best chance for blizzard conditions. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Blue Earth, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Rice, Steele, Waseca, and Goodhue Counties. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations two to six inches possible. Winds could frequently gust 50 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow, with whiteout conditions possible at times. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Consider adjusting travel plans. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations two to five inches possible. Winds could frequently gust 50 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Boone, Madison, and Wayne Counties. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow, with whiteout conditions possible at times. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Consider adjusting travel plans. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
A quickly moving but powerful storm system will bring heavy wet snow and intense winds Tuesday night and early Wednesday. While snow amounts will be modest, the combination of snowfall rates and intense winds will make travel very difficult to dangerous, especially Wednesday morning. * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to two inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Kansas. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
