Blizzard Warning Issued For Boone County

The oncoming winter storm has now been upgraded to a blizzard.

Boone County residents are in a blizzard warning from 6 p.m. on Sunday until 6 p.m. on Monday. According to the National Weather Service, snow is expected to begin in the early evening hours, becoming heavier over night. Accumulations are expected of up to 15 inches.

Northern winds reaching 45 miles per hour are expected with this storm, causing any travel to be near impossible.