...AREAS OF FREEZING RAIN TONIGHT WITH WIDESPREAD WINTRY
PRECIPITATION FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT WITH SNOW RATES OF 1 TO 2
INCHES PER HOUR POSSIBLE...
.A complex storm system developing over the Rockies will shift
east into the Central Plains tonight then gradually move into the
Great Lakes Friday night. Precipitation will continue developing
overnight as rain or freezing rain, depending on surface
temperatures. A light icing to a tenth of an inch of ice
accretion is likely mainly north of a line from Redwood Falls to
Buffalo MN to Rice Lake WI. The precipitation will then gradually
change over to snow Friday afternoon and evening, which could be
heavy at times. Snowfall amounts should range from 5 to 8 inches
across east central Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with locally
higher totals possible. 3 to 5 inches are expected across the rest
of central and western Minnesota. In addition, strong winds will
develop Friday afternoon which will persist through Friday night,
potentially producing blizzard conditions over much of western
Minnesota and possibly into parts of eastern Minnesota.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for much of western and
central Minnesota into northwest Wisconsin for freezing rain
tonight into early Friday. A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect
in areas north Interstate 90 for the combination of heavy snow
and blowing snow late Friday and Friday night. Blizzard conditions
remain possible and the Winter Storm Warning may be upgraded to a
Blizzard Warning in some areas when confidence continues to
increase with snow amounts.
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Sibley, Nicollet, Watonwan and Blue Earth Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 7 AM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.
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On the night of Oct. 6, following CADA’s participation in St. Peter’s Girl’s Day Out event, the nonprofit organization hosted a community event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month — A Night of Remembrance and Empowerment.
Throughout the day and early evening, people who stopped by CADA’s table were able to learn about CADA’s services, take selfies for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and decorate a luminaire bag for a survivor or with words of empowerment and encouragement for victims. The luminaire bags were used at the event.
At 7 p.m. in Minnesota Square Park, CADA opened the event with some speakers from the organization. Debi Burg, CADA’s Child and Family Advocate, and Jason Mack, CADA’s Executive Director, welcomed attendees and shared information about domestic violence and CADA’s services. Local survivor Ariel Showers spoke about her own personal experience and about how important it was to have the support of her family and friends, as they were instrumental to helping her realize what was happening in her relationship was not healthy and that she had options.
Ariel then read the names of the 26 known Minnesota victims of intimate partner-related homicide from 2021. These names were released in a report put out by Violence Free Minnesota earlier this month.
There was a sign dedicated to each victim at the event and as each person’s name was read, a luminaire bag was lit. Hannah Hassler, CADA’s Director of Advocacy then spoke to the crowd about how they could support a survivor in their life. The event also featured performances by two acapella groups from Gustavus Adolphus College.
Throughout Friday, Oct. 14, the community can visit the Domestic Violence Memorial Walk in Minnesota Square Park along the Hwy. 169 corridor. At the memorial walk, visitors can see the signs dedicated to the victims of intimate partner-related homicide from last year and take a moment for reflection. After the 14th, the memorial signs will move to Stoltzman Road in Mankato.
