Widespread high wind capable of power outages, rapid fire spread and tree damage are expected in the Plains and parts of the Midwest. Blizzard conditions are also possible in the Northern Plains.

A powerful spring storm system will continue to impact much of the region through Saturday. Snow and strong wind will create blizzard conditions along and west of US Highway 71. In the Mankato/North Mankato area there will be brief snow and strong wind,

A March mega storm that brought tornadoes to the central U.S. and severe thunderstorms to southern Minnesota on Friday will now transition to snow, with a blizzard likely in the west of the state. Blizzard warnings remain in effect in west-central and southwestern Minnesota,

We’ll see record warmth, potential lightning, thunder, wind and hail, and even a few tornadoes possible in parts of southern Minnesota Friday evening. Then heavy wind-driven snow and winds to 55 mph will cause blizzard conditions in western Minnesota by dawn Saturday.

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