Winter Weather Advisory 12/19/2024 12:04 for Minnesota areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 19 at 2:04PM CST until December 20 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 19, 2024 - 12:04pm
Expires: 
December 19, 2024 - 10:15pm
Description: 
...SNOW AND GUSTY WINDS CONTINUE FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL INTO SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AND WESTERN WISCONSIN... .Snowfall continues through early tonight, with additional totals generally under 2 inches. The snow will be more intermittent for central Minnesota and western Wisconsin, while southern Minnesota will see persistent snow this afternoon and early evening. Strong winds will also cause blowing snow and potentially reduced visibilities, especially across western and southwestern Minnesota. * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph may cause blowing snow. * WHERE...Blue Earth, Brown, Steele, Waseca, Watonwan, Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute.
Instruction: 
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions.
Area Description: 
Lac Qui Parle; Swift; Chippewa; Yellow Medicine; Redwood; Brown; Watonwan; Blue Earth; Waseca; Steele
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN