Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 18 at 1:15PM CST until December 20 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 18, 2024 - 11:15am
Expires:
December 19, 2024 - 2:00am
Description:
A winter storm is forecast to bring widespread accumulating snow to
the region Wednesday night through Thursday. A band of 4-7 inches of
snow is expected to fall from western Minnesota to central Minnesota
into west-central Wisconsin. Lesser snowfall amounts will occur to
the south and west of the band. Strong winds will also cause blowing
snow and potentially reduced visibilities, especially across western
and southwestern Minnesota.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Sibley, Le Sueur,
Nicollet, Rice, Goodhue, Chippewa, Pope, Stevens, and Swift
Counties.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511mn.org for road conditions.
Area Description:
Stevens; Pope; Swift; Chippewa; Kandiyohi; Meeker; Renville; McLeod; Sibley; Nicollet; Le Sueur; Rice; Goodhue
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN