Portions of the area have been upgraded to a Blizzard Warning where confidence is highest in strongest/most persistent gusts of 45-50 mph.
Elsewhere, A Winter Storm Warning continues and “near-blizzard” conditions are expected.
Blizzard Warning posted through Tuesday 9 a.m. CST
National Weather Service officials say the blizzard Warning may need further expansion later today.
Total snow 6-10″ (isolated higher/lower possible). The National Weather Service.
Continued strong north winds tonight/Tuesday AM will hamper clean up efforts.
Dozens of schools will be closed Monday in anticipation of significant snowfall and near-blizzard conditions that could make travel difficult.
Check out the full list of weather relate closings at KRVN.COM…and click on “Closings and Cancellations.”