BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY

 

BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... 

* WHAT...Ground blizzard conditions expected. Total snow 
accumulations of up to one inch expected. Winds gusting as high 
as 50 mph causing white-out conditions, primarily in open 
country. 

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and 
northeast and southeast North Dakota. 

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 
Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 

Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously 
cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite 
on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 

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.