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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Winter Weather Warning

Nobles-Jackson-Rock-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-
839 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Winds gusting as
high as 45 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions
expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 16 inches. Winds
gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and south central and
southeast South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM CST
Wednesday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 AM Wednesday to
noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold
wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on
exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of snow are expected through
Wednesday morning with increasing winds. During lulls in
snowfall tonight and early Wednesday, some patchy freezing
drizzle is possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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