Blizzard warnings remain in effect in west-central and southwestern Minnesota, an area that encompasses cities including Fergus Falls, Morris, Willmar and Marshall, while a winter storm warning is in place for parts of central and north-central Minnesota, including Bemidji, Alexandria and International Falls.

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,

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.