If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT CST FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph by Friday afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to midnight CST Friday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible by Friday afternoon. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.