Ice Storm Warning from Monday evening into Tuesday evening

…Freezing Rain And Snow Late Monday Into Tuesday…

A winter storm will spread mixed precipitation across the Upper Midwest from later Monday into Tuesday. A mix of snow and freezing rain is anticipated in parts of northwest and north central Iowa, with a potential for significant ice accumulations by Monday night and light snow lingering on Tuesday.

Significant uncertainty remains in the advisory area in terms of icing accumulations, as a shift in the system could greatly alter ice amounts. Travel impacts are likely during this time frame, in addition to power outages.

…ICE STORM WARNING FROM 6 PM MONDAY UNTIL 6 PM TUESDAY FOR CERRO GORDO, WORTH, WINNEBAGO, HANCOCK AND KOSSUTH COUNTIES…

Significant icing expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of three tenths to one half of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FROM 6 PM MONDAY UNTIL 6 PM TUESDAY FOR WRIGHT, FRANKLIN AND BUTLER COUNTIES…

Mixed precipitation expected. Ice accumulations of up to a quarter of an inch are possible.

….ICE STORM WARNING FROM 6 PM MONDAY UNTIL 6 PM TUESDAY FOR MITCHELL AND MOWER MN…

Significant icing expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches and ice accumulations of one quarter to four tenths of an inch.

…ICE STORM WARNING FROM 6 PM MONDAY UNTIL 6 PM TUESDAY FOR FLOYD COUNTY…

Significant icing expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of two tenths to three tenths of an inch.
…ICE STORM WARNING FROM 3 PM MONDAY UNTIL 6 PM TUESDAY FOR FREEBORN COUNTY IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA…

Significant icing expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of around one quarter inch of ice.

…ICE STORM WARNING FROM NOON MONDAY UNTIL 6 PM TUESDAY FOR FARIBAULT COUNTY MINNESOTA…

Significant icing expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of around one quarter inch of ice.

Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be very treacherous. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes.

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.