Winter Storm Warning issued
The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening (Thursday) to 6 AM CST Saturday.
* TIMING...heavy snow will quickly spread in between 10pm and midnight tonight.
* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...8 to 12 inches are expected, with total falling off quickly north of a New Prague, to Cottage Grove, to Holcombe Wisconsin line.
* WINDS...Northeast to northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph resulting in considerable blowing and drifting snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.