Headline:
Snow Squall Warning issued December 4 at 11:24AM CST until December 4 at 12:15PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Snow Squall Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 4, 2024 - 9:24am
Expires:
December 4, 2024 - 10:15am
Description:
The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a
* Snow Squall Warning for...
Douglas County in west central Minnesota...
Northwestern Pope County in west central Minnesota...
Stevens County in west central Minnesota...
* Until 1215 PM CST.
* At 1123 AM CST, a dangerous snow squall was located near Brandon,
or 15 miles west of Alexandria, 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...
Interstate 94 in Minnesota between mile markers 81 and 115.
U.S. Highway 59 between mile markers 154 and 177.
Locations impacted include...
Lake Carlos State Park, Alberta, Garfield, Chokio, Donnelly, Villard,
Fish Lake, Miltona, Hancock, Holmes City, Lake Minnewaska, and
Forada.
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:
Douglas, MN; Pope, MN; Stevens, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN