Blizzard Warning in Southeastern Minnesota This Evening

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
359 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...BURSTS OF HEAVY SNOW, GUSTY WINDS, REDUCED VISIBILITIES, AND
FLASH FREEZE...

.Numerous snow showers and gusty winds to 50 mph through this
evening. Bursts of heavy snow combined with the gusty winds
resulting in rapidly reduced visibilities and periods of whiteout
conditions. Quickly dropping temperatures behind the front flash
freeze on roads where heavier snow leads to accumulations on
roadways. Slippery roads and hazardous travel conditions can quickly
develop. Consider altering or delaying travel tonight.

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Including the cities of Austin, Dodge Center, New Hampton,
Rochester, Charles City, Preston, Osage, Cresco, and Decorah
359 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Whiteout conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to
one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast
Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous road conditions. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.

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. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In
Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions.