תיאור

...HEAVY SNOW AND STRONG WINDS TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY... .Ongoing rain transitions to snow from west to east tonight into Wednesday morning, beginning around 11 PM at Rochester, MN and around 5 AM at La Crosse, WI. The highest snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will coincide with the transition. Winds increase overnight, allowing for blizzard conditions to develop in areas west of the Mississippi River. Expect impacts to travel during the Wednesday morning commute. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Dodge County. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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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. Visit 511mn.org for road conditions.