Winter Storm Watch issued March 17 at 3:14AM CDT until March 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

…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.