Active AlertsOwatonna, MN

Blizzard Conditions Continue Across Southern And Western Minnesota:
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Travel Is Not Advised: .Light to moderate snow will continue through the rest of the evening and taper off overnight. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected on top of the 4 to 6 inches that has fallen today. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 40 to 50 mph are expected overnight, leading to a continuation of blizzard conditions in open areas of western and southern Minnesota through early Monday morning. A Blizzard Warning is in effect west of a line from Long Prairie to St. Cloud, the southwest Twin Cities metro, and Albert Lea. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
What: Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
Where: Sibley, Carver, Scott, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Rice, Steele, Waseca, and Watonwan Counties.
When: Until 9 AM CST Monday.
Impacts: Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Remember, if interstate highways are closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable. Exit the highway and find shelter. Do not travel. It is illegal to drive beyond barricades and doing so may put your life at risk.