A winter storm with the potential for blizzard conditions is aiming for the Upper Midwest. The Weather Channel has named this storm Winter Storm Xenia.
For the latest details, please click here for the Winter Storm Xenia forecast.
Cities potentially in the path of Winter Storm Xenia include:
In Nevada: Elko, Ely, WellsIn Utah: Alta, Brighton, RandolphIn Idaho: Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Burley, Shoshone, Blackfoot, Rexburg, Malad City, Soda SpringsIn Wyoming: Sheridan, GilletteIn Montana: Livingston, Red Lodge, Billings, Miles City, Glendive, EkalakaIn South Dakota: Rapid City, Sturgis, Spearfish, Pierre, Mobridge, Aberdeen, Watertown, Brookings, Huron, Mitchell, Chamberlain, SissetonIn North Dakota: Fargo, West Fargo, Grand Forks, Bismarck, Minot, Jamestown, Dickinson, Devils LakeIn Minnesota: Duluth, International Falls, Thief River Falls, Bemidji, Brainerd, Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Marshall, Pipestone, Hinckley, Hibbing, Ely, Grand MaraisIn Wisconsin: Superior
As a reminder, a blizzard officially occurs when the following criteria are met:
Visibility 1/4 mile or less in falling or blowing snowSustained winds or frequent gusts of at least 35 miles per hourAbove conditions are observed for a minimum of three consecutive hours
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Freeway Ford sales consultant Debra Anderson makes her way through the lot to clear snow off new cars Friday, Feb. 21, 2014 in Bloomington, Minn., following a snow storm that dumped heavy, wet snow over eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, closing many schools including those in Bloomington and Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)