Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 3:37AM CDT until March 15 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

…WINTRY MIX EARLY THIS MORNING WILL TURN TO HEAVY SNOW BY MID
MORNING WITH BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED…

.A powerful storm system continues to impact the region, with rain
transitioning to a wintry mix early this morning in western
Minnesota. The light wintry mix will then changeover to heavy snow
by mid morning as much colder air moves in. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour are possible at times. Northwest winds will increase
significantly during the transition with gusts as high as 60 mph
into Saturday afternoon. The snow combined with strong winds will
lead to blizzard conditions. A Blizzard Warning remains in place for
much of west central Minnesota with a Winter Storm Warning for Todd
County and Winter Weather Advisory for Stearns County.

* WHAT…Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between two to four inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE…Kandiyohi, Renville, and Redwood Counties.

* WHEN…From 7 AM this morning to 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Widespread blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could
cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.