Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast South Dakota, northwest and west central Iowa and southwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Blizzard Warning, from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* AFFECTED AREAS: IDA ... MOODY ... CHEROKEE ... LINCOLN ... KINGSBURY ... DICKINSON ... MINNEHAHA ... OSCEOLA ... TURNER ... O'BRIEN ... CLAY ... LYON ... BUENA VISTA ... SIOUX ... MCCOOK ... ROCK ... MINER ... LAKE

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 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. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.