**Weather Alert

...POTENT WINTER STORM TO BRING ACCUMULATING SNOW AND POSSIBLE
BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN
WISCONSIN SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...

.A developing winter system over the Northern Plains today will
become much stronger as it moves across the Upper Midwest Sunday
through Sunday night. Snow will develop over western and southern MN
Sunday morning while rain commences over eastern MN and western WI.
The rain will change over to all snow as the temperature drops during
the day Sunday. The snow will become moderate to heavy at times,
especially over eastern MN and western WI Sunday through Sunday
evening, producing snow accumulations in excess of 4 to 6 inches over
eastern MN and western WI. In addition, strong winds will develop
Sunday evening through Sunday night while snow continues to fall,
significantly reducing visibility across the region. The strongest
winds and lowest visibilities are expected over western through far
southern MN, where blizzard conditions are possible.

Travel may become significantly impacted Sunday through Sunday night,
due to both moderate to heavy falling snow at times along with strong
winds accompanying the falling snow which may reduce visibilities for
prolonged periods. All are urged to keep up with the latest forecasts
and prepare to alter travel if necessary.

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow likely, possibly heavy at times. Total snow
accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. A light glazing of ice is
possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and
southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central,
southwest, and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

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