Combined with falling snow, these strong winds will lead to significant reductions in visibility with periodic whiteout conditions, especially in rural, open areas. Wind-prone areas of southeast Minnesota will be especially susceptible to prolonged poor visibility and strong winds where a Blizzard Warning is in effect. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause blowing snow and whiteout conditions at times in open areas. * WHEN...Conditions steadily deteriorate from west to east before 3am, with the worst conditions expected from 3am to 9am Wednesday. Snow lightens and ends from southwest to northeast through the late morning and afternoon, but strong winds will remain through the day.

Source: Fox News January 04, 2022 22:56 UTC