If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota,
visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit
511wi.gov for road conditions.
Hazardous Conditions Continue, Winter Storm Exiting East...
.As a winter storm continues to progress northeast overnight,
widespread snow will continue across the region. While the
chances for heavy snow are diminishing, snow may lead to
additional accumulations of 1 to 3 inches overnight with the
focus of snow being along and north of I-90. Snow showers during
the day tomorrow could lead to further accumulations of up to an
inch.
With winds decreasing in strength overnight expecting blizzard
conditions to no longer be a threat. However, blowing and drifting
snow will continue to be a concern into tomorrow.
Travel remains hazardous at this time, especially where snow
totals are the highest and winds remain strong. Consider making
alterations or canceling any travel plans overnight.
Behind this system, bitterly cold air moves ino the region with
wind chills of 20 to 35 degrees below zero beginning Saturday
night.
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional
snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as
40 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total
snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as
35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota and
central, southwest and west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until midnight CST
tonight. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST
Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind
chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on
exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.