Active AlertsSpring Valley, MN

Winter Storm Brings Hazardous Travel This Afternoon Into Monday Morning: .A potent winter storm brings widespread moderate to heavy snow and strong northwest winds gusting near 45 mph. Blowing and drifting snow will result in blizzard conditions for open and unsheltered locations of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. Initial rain quickly switches to snow from west to east through the afternoon hours with snowfall rates in excess of 1" per hour possible through the evening hours. Rapidly decreasing temperatures through the afternoon will freeze standing water and untreated wet surfaces. Travel will be hazardous to treacherous for many locations and dangerous in others where blowing and drifting is widespread. Be prepared to alter or cancel travel plans.
What: Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
Where: Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.
When: From noon today to 9 AM CST Monday.
Impacts: Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could 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. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions.