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Possible Blizzard Tuesday Night/Wednesday

Very Strong Winds Tuesday night into Wednesday

Strong northwest winds with gusts over 50 mph are expected behind a cold front Tuesday night and Wednesday. Considerable blowing snow will result may produce a blizzard with whiteout conditions. Travel may become nearly impossible in some areas into Wednesday morning.

Wind gusts behind a cold front are expected to exceed 50 mph and may also exceed 60 mph late Tuesday night into Wednesday. This will potentially result in blizzard conditions from blowing snow north of I-80, hazardous travel, and minor property damage.