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...BLIZZARD WARNING EXPANDED EASTWARD TO INCLUDE THE TWIN CITIES
METRO AND WESTERN WISCONSIN...
...SNOWFALL RATES OF 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR ARE EXPECTED FOR
SEVERAL HOURS WITH WIND GUSTS OF 40 TO 50 MPH...

.Widespread precipitation will develop late this afternoon and
transition to heavy snow from northwest to southeast this evening.
The snow could be very heavy at times with hourly rates of 1 to
2.5 inches per hour. Strong north winds will develop with the
heavy snow to produce whiteout conditions over a wide swath from
west central and southwest Minnesota to west central Wisconsin.
The worst conditions are expected between 9 PM and 4 AM, with
snow and strong winds tapering off toward early Saturday morning.

Total snowfall amounts will range from 5 to 10 inches from west
central and southwest Minnesota to west central Wisconsin, with 2
to 5 inches north of Glenwood and St Cloud, and along I-90.
Locally higher amounts are possible if snowfall rates exceed 2
inches per hour.

A Blizzard Warning is in effect for a large area from west central
and southwest Minnesota to west central Wisconsin. A Winter Storm
Warning remains in effect north and south of the Blizzard Warning.

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
5 to 10 inches, with locally heavier amounts possible. Winds
gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Minnesota and
west central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

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You Ask, We Answer: How long do you have to clear snow from your sidewalk?

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Winter sidewalk

EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - While it's been a few days since the Chippewa Valley has received snow, that doesn't mean all sidewalks have been cleared. Jon is wondering how long you have to clear the sidewalk in front of your house? 

The answer is 24 hours after the snowfall. According to an Eau Claire city ordinance (click here and go to page 300), the owner of a parcel of land is responsible for keeping the public sidewalk adjacent to their property "reasonably free and clear from snow and ice." 

But what if you don't? That is where the city inspections office comes in.

According to officials in that office, they will first leave a warning tag on your door. If after a few days the sidewalk still isn't clear, the city makes sure it does get cleared. But the property owner will be billed for the cost to do that. 

Making sure sidewalks are clear is something Eau Claire doesn't ignore. This winter season alone, 175 people have already been contacted for not clearing their sidewalks. If you're concerned about a property that has not had their sidewalks clear, you can call city inspections at 715-839-4947. 

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