…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…Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
accumulations between 3 and 5 inches, sleet accumulations up to
one tenth of an inch, and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE…Todd County.
* WHEN…From 7 AM this morning to 4 PM CDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.