As winter settles in across the Midwest, several states are facing severe weather conditions, with snowstorms and strong winds creating hazardous travel conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued multiple Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings for various regions in Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Illinois.
In Lincoln County, Minnesota, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until midnight CST, with additional snow accumulations of up to two inches expected. Similarly, a Winter Storm Warning is in place for portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota, with heavy snow and winds gusting as high as 35 mph forecasted until midnight CST.
Further north, a Special Weather Statement has been issued for areas along Lake Superior in Minnesota, warning of locally heavy lake effect snow and rapidly changing weather conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are possible, with limited visibility along Highway 61.
In Illinois, a Winter Weather Advisory and Winter Storm Warning are in effect until 6 AM CST Sunday, with additional snow accumulations and gusty winds expected. Roads, bridges, and overpasses are likely to become slick and hazardous, with the potential for power outages due to the weight of snow on tree limbs and strong winds.
Additionally, in Ohio, a Winter Weather Advisory is in place for portions of northwest Ohio until 10 AM EST Sunday, with total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Travelers are advised to plan for slippery road conditions.
Looking ahead, the NWS has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of Colorado, with snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches expected in various mountain ranges until early Monday morning. Snow-covered roads are likely to make travel hazardous, especially Sunday evening into Sunday night.
As these winter storms sweep across the Midwest, residents are urged to exercise caution while traveling and stay informed of the latest weather updates. Proper preparation and adherence to safety guidelines can help mitigate the risks associated with severe winter weather conditions.
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References:
– NWS Sioux Falls SD: [Winter Weather Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f822ec939126f826baa5ead635198039a7cf50d9.002.1.cap), [Winter Storm Warning](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f822ec939126f826baa5ead635198039a7cf50d9.001.1.cap)
– NWS Duluth MN: [Special Weather Statement](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.d305db809e0647291646ef2eed580bfabca82faf.001.1.cap)
– NWS Lincoln IL: [Winter Weather Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.7591366979cc9cc25436fafb883f7bcc1a45d762.004.1.cap), [Winter Storm Warning](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.7591366979cc9cc25436fafb883f7bcc1a45d762.002.1.cap)
– NWS Cleveland OH: [Winter Weather Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.04e49392117f3eb49e47a523958c9d1ba8d28809.002.1.cap)
– NWS Denver CO: [Winter Weather Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.76ad2a98abb4d9d68b0230b4fdf8ee14f985ec6a.001.1.cap)
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