MINNESOTA BOAT LAUNCHES

...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. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. A light glazing of ice is possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...McLeod, Sibley, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Martin, Nicollet, Steele, Waseca, and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

...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. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Benton, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Renville, Stearns, Todd, Redwood, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

...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. * 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.

...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. * 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...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph producing blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Pine and Carlton and South St. Louis Counties. In Wisconsin, Burnett and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the St. Croix Band in Burnett County, the Fond du Lac Band and the Mille Lacs Band, Hinckley and, Lena Lake areas. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches possible. * WHERE...Price and Sawyer Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 12 inches except between 10 and 13 inches for northern and east-central Ashland County and between 12 and 16 inches for northern Iron County possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph producing blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, and Iron Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band and the Bad River Reservation. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile in dense fog. For the High Wind Warning, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Cook County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. In areas where temperatures are near or below freezing, the fog could result in icy roads, sidewalks, and other surfaces. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dense fog is mainly expected up the hillside, along the ridgeline and into the higher terrain of the North Shore. Little to no fog is possible along the shorelines.

* WHAT...For the Storm Watch, north winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.