Winter Storm Watch issued March 3 at 2:26PM CST until March 5 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

* WHAT…Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
between 3 and 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55
mph.

* WHERE…Dakota, Blue Earth, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin,
Rice, Steele, Waseca, Watonwan, and Goodhue Counties.

* WHEN…From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. 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.
The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute.

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