...Dangerous Storm Tonight...Blizzard Conditions For Some... .Light snow or freezing rain will continue to impact areas near or east of the Mississippi River early this morning. Some light freezing drizzle is possible to the west. Additional snowfall up to an inch is possible northeast of Interstate 94. A glazing of ice is also possible across the region. Untreated roads will be ice or snow covered this morning. A dangerous winter storm will bring heavy snow and very strong winds to the region tonight, persisting into Sunday. The worst conditions, and potentially life threatening, will be across parts of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa where the mix of snow and wind will result in blizzard conditions. The heart of the storm moves in by early evening, transitioning from rain to snow from west to east. The heavy snow axis is currently expected to setup from around Austin and Rochester Minnesota to Medford Wisconsin. Amounts from 8 to 12 inches are possible, tapering off west and east of there. 1-2 inch per hour snowfall rates will be common tonight. Winds will be on the increase from the northwest overnight, sustained from 20 to 35 mph with gusts upwards of 45 to 50. White- out conditions are expected for open and unsheltered areas of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa overnight through parts of Sunday. Localized white-out conditions can be expected in other wind prone areas, including ridge-tops. While the bulk of the snow will have fallen by mid morning Sunday, the strong winds will continue the dangerous conditions (blowing, drifting, severe reductions to visibilities) through the afternoon. Travel will quickly become treacherous tonight and potentially impossible for some. Road closures are likely in areas impacted by the blizzard conditions. Travel is not recommended tonight in these areas. Plan now for the wintry conditions. Adjust or cancel travel plans if possible. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Freezing drizzle this morning. A glaze of ice possible. Blizzard conditions tonight into Sunday. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches, higher in southeast Minnesota. Ice accumulations of a light glaze possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 9 AM CST this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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