…BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY…
* WHAT…Rain will change to snow from west to east on Friday
evening, with blizzard conditions expected by later on Friday
night. There could be a brief period of freezing rain over
southwestern MN early Friday evening, with light ice
accumulation possible before changing over to all snow by mid
evening. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause whiteout
conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is
likely. Snowfall rates could average 1 to 2 inches per hour on
Friday night into Saturday morning. Total snow accumulations of
10 to 14 inches are expected, with localized amounts up to 17
inches.
* WHERE…Portions of east central and southeast South Dakota
and southwest Minnesota.
* WHEN…From 7 PM Friday to 7 PM CDT Saturday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel will be very dangerous to
impossible. Tree branches could fall.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
