Uyarılar, Nashua Fire and Rescue Department

Blizzard Warning issued March 4 at 2:39PM CST until March 5 at 3:00PM CST by NWS La Crosse WI ...HEAVY SNOW AND STRONG WINDS LATE TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY... .Rain will change to snow late tonight into early Wednesday morning and become heavy at times. Widespread accumulating snow is expected with totals ranging from 2 to 8 inches with the higher amounts in southeast Minnesota. Overnight, the winds will increase and combine with snow rates of 1 to 2 inch per hour to create blizzard conditions for southeast Minnesota and portions of northeast Iowa. With the timing of blowing snow and the heaviest snow rates, the morning commute will be impacted across the region. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations around 2 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...In southeast Minnesota...Wabasha, Olmsted, Winona, Mower, and Fillmore Counties. In northeast Iowa...Mitchell, Howard, Floyd, and Chickasaw Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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.