Winter Storm Warning Issued for the Area

HUDSON -- The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning , reporting that snow is quickly developing over western Minnesota and blizzard conditions are expected throughout Friday.

The NWS Winter Storm Warning:

A blizzard warning is in effect today for much of west central
Minnesota...Mainly west of Redwood Falls to St. Cloud and
Long Prairie. This area will see the development of blizzard
Conditions by mid morning as northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with
Gusts t0 55 mph combine with heavy snow. This will cause
Considerable blowing snow and whiteout conditions with travel
Becoming very difficult or impossible.

East of the blizzard area...Winter storm warnings and winter
Weather advisories are in effect where snow amounts will be less.
The winter storm warning includes Morrison...Benton...Mille
Lacs...And Kanabec counties. The winter weather advisory is in
Effect for much of south central and east central Minnesota...
Including the majority of the twin cities metro area and Mankato.

Snow will increase in intensity across western Minnesota early
This morning and become heavy at times into early afternoon before
Tapering off by evening. Across central and eastern Minnesota...Rain
And a few thunderstorms will change to snow by early this
Afternoon.

Snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are expected west of a line from redwood falls to st cloud and Lake Mille Lacs with the heaviest amounts over Douglas...Todd...And Morrison counties.

Amounts will taper off quickly to the east...With 1 to 3 inches
Expected in eastern parts of the advisory area including the twin
Cities metro.

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
Conditions are expected. If you must travel...Keep an extra
Flashlight...Food...And water in your vehicle in case of an
Emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
Calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.