...SNOW IS ENDING BUT SOME BLOWING SNOW WILL CONTINUE INTO THE AFTERNOON... .The Blizzard and Winter Storm Warnings have been replaced with a Winter Weather Advisory until 3 PM. The snow is ending, but wind gusts in the 35 to 45 mph range will still lead to areas of blowing snow into the afternoon. Localized whiteout conditions are still possible, but as temperatures warm and cloud cover thins, the snow will be less likely to blow around as time goes on.
The temperature is hovering right around the freezing point, and you'll see a rapid transition to snow real soon! Check out the latest radar and weather updates on our Youtube streaming channel which will be on all evening:
Rice County Skywarn Streaming Channel
www.youtube.com
BREAKING...PLEASE SHARE!...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST WEDNESDAY...![]()
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HEAVY SNOWFALL AND STRONG WINDS LATE TUESDAY EVENING INTO WEDNESDAY...A strong early spring system is set to impact Minnesota later today into Wednesday. Rain will quickly change to snow from west central Minnesota to south central Minnesota this evening into tonight. Winds intensify from the north and become strong with gusts between 45 to 55 mph. The combination of these winds with falling snow will cause significant visibility reductions with a period of blizzard conditions expected. Blowing and drifting snow with whiteout conditions, particularly in open areas, will make travel dangerous at times tonight into a part of Wednesday morning. Even as the falling snow ends, blowing snow and visibility restrictions may persist. Conditions are expected to gradually improve later Wednesday as the snow ends and winds slowly decrease.![]()
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Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches are expected. Winds gusting 45 to 55 mph.![]()
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* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel![]()
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PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...![]()
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Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,![]()
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your vehicle. Visit 511mn.org for road conditions.
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WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... ![]()
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* WHAT... Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.![]()
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* WHEN... From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.![]()
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* IMPACTS... Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.![]()
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* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Rain is expected Tuesday evening before transitioning over to all snowfall late Tuesday evening to early overnight. The heaviest snowfall is forecast Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.![]()
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Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Another COLD WEATHER ADVISORY goes in effect TONIGHT at 9 p.m. until WEDNESDAY at 9 a.m. A low temperature of -17 tonight and wind chills of -36 are expected. This could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.![]()
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Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors.![]()
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Ensure portable heaters and generators are used correctly. Check for school delays before sending children outside for the bus.
The EXTREME COLD WATCH has now been elevated to an EXTREME COLD WARNING, which goes into effect TONIGHT at 9 p.m. through 10 a.m. TUESDAY. A low temperature of -24 tonight and wind chill of -45 are expected. This could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.![]()
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Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters and generators are used correctly. Check for school delays or closings before sending children outside for the bus.
Now is your chance to become a SKYWARN certified storm spotter! Once again this Spring, our friends at Sogn Valley Skywarn have THREE training sessions for you to choose from.![]()
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There's NO cost and NO tests, just show up to either of the two in-person session or one virtual session to learn more about the dynamic summer thunderstorm environment and how it can sometimes turn dangerous.![]()
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No registration is required for the two in-person sessions, but we suggest early arrival. Registration opens on MARCH 18TH for the virtual session on APRIL 1ST, so be sure to mark your calendars!![]()
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There is a possibility of more dates getting added to this schedule, including in Rice County itself, so stay tuned!
It's going to get dangerously cold this week, and Rice County Skywarn is here to give you the information you need to know.![]()
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A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY goes in effect MIDNIGHT TONIGHT until 10 a.m. MONDAY. AN EXTREME COLD WATCH goes in effect MIDNIGHT TUESDAY until 10 a.m. TUESDAY.![]()
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Very cold wind chills in the -35 to -40 range are possible, and can cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling. Check local school delay information before leaving children outside for the bus.
We'll go LIVE here on Facebook when there are weather events of interest in Rice County.
The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY which will go into effect TODAY at 2 p.m. until 3 a.m. SATURDAY morning for Rice County.![]()
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There is still uncertainty within the circled area as the exact location of snow development is still up for debate. However, total accumulations of around 3 inches are possible. The snow could be heavy at times during the evening commute.![]()
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Plan on slippery road conditions. Go to 511mn.org for the latest road condition information.
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