Headline:
Snow Squall Warning issued December 4 at 10:43AM CST until December 4 at 11:30AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Snow Squall Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 4, 2024 - 8:43am
Expires:
December 4, 2024 - 9:30am
Description:
The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a
* Snow Squall Warning for...
Northeastern Hennepin County in east central Minnesota...
East central Wright County in central Minnesota...
Central Anoka County in east central Minnesota...
Southeastern Sherburne County in central Minnesota...
Ramsey County in east central Minnesota...
* Until 1130 AM CST.
* At 1042 AM CST, a dangerous snow squall was located over Champlin,
or 15 miles north of Minneapolis, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to
blowing snow and rapidly falling visibility. Wind gusts
greater than 35 mph.
SOURCE...Radar and webcams.
IMPACT...Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous
within minutes.
This includes the following highways...
U.S. Highway 10 in Minnesota between mile markers 208 and 217.
U.S. Highway 169 between mile markers 159 and 164.
Locations impacted include...
Nowthen, North St. Paul, Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, Lexington,
Champlin, Lauderdale, Arden Hills, Elk River, Centerville, North
Oaks, and Gem Lake.
Instruction:
Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are
expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden
whiteout conditions.
Area Description:
Anoka, MN; Hennepin, MN; Ramsey, MN; Sherburne, MN; Wright, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN