Several schools close in anticipation of storm

MINNEAPOLIS — Dozens of schools in Minnesota have canceled classes in anticipation of the first significant wintry blast of the season.

Forecasters predict blizzard conditions beginning Friday across central Minnesota where 6 to 12 inches of snow could accumulate by nightfall. Winds of 50 to 60 mph are expected to make travel very difficult.

The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for Friday in eastern parts of North and South Dakota and western Minnesota, as well as winter storm warnings for other parts of those states and Nebraska.

Austin in for rain, flurries

As much of the state braces for measurable snowfall, forecasters were still calling for the Austin area to receive mostly rain and a few flurries, as of Friday morning. For more, visit https://www.austindailyherald.com/2016/11/weather-turning-sharply-back-to-seasonal-norms-friday-storm-to-sideswipe-area/