Weather Alert in Minnesota
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 11:40AM CDT until April 2 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
AREAS AFFECTED: Benton; Sherburne; Isanti
DESCRIPTION: ...SPRING STORM TO BRING PERIODS OF HEAVY SNOW TO WESTERN AND CENTRAL MINNESOTA AND NORTHWEST WISCONSIN... .A band of heavy snow will spread across across Minnesota and western Wisconsin this afternoon and evening, with heavy snow lingering into Wednesday morning across central Minnesota. In addition, late tonight into Wednesday morning, sleet and freezing rain may mix in with the snow at times over central Minnesota. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Douglas over to Kanabec county today through Wednesday morning. Snow is expected to last the longest in these counties, resulting in snowfall totals of 5 to 7 inches, with some locally higher amounts possible in Douglas and Todd counties. In Minnesota, there is a Winter Weather Advisory through tonight from Yellow Medicine up to Stearns and over to Chisago county. The Advisory counties across Polk, Barron, Rusk, and Chippewa counties in Wisconsin. Snowfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are expected within the Advisory, with some amounts closer to 6 inches possible in northern portions for Pope, Stearns, Benton, and Isanti counties. * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Benton, Sherburne, and Isanti Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
INSTRUCTION: Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions.
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Weather Topic: What is Freezing Rain?
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Freezing rain is a condition where precipitation which has fallen in the form of
water droplets reaches temperatures which are below freezing and freezes upon
coming into contact
with surface objects. The result of this precipitation is a glaze of ice which
can be damaging to plants and man-made structures. A severe onset of freezing
rain which results in a very thick glaze of ice is known as an ice storm.
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Weather Topic: What is Hail?
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Hail is a form of precipitation which is recognized by large solid balls or
clumps of ice. Hail is created by thunderstorm clouds with strong updrafts of wind.
As the hailstones remain in the updraft, ice is deposited onto them until their
weight becomes heavy enough for them to fall to the earth's surface.
Hail storms can cause significant damage to crops, aircrafts, and man-made structures,
despite the fact that the duration is usually less than ten minutes.
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