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Whiteout conditions expected on Minnesota highways for travelling Jet fans

Whiteout expected on the roads for Jets fans heading to games 3 & 4. Bruce Kluckhohn/Getty Images

A whiteout could be following Winnipeg Jets fans to the Twin Cities.

The forecast is calling for a winter storm to dump up from 15 to 40 centimetres  on Minneapolis/St. Paul Friday night through Saturday with wind gusts near 60 or 70 km/h. Winter storm warnings and blizzard warnings are in place across much of the state.

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According to the National Weather Service, “the best chance for whiteouts will be late Friday night”.

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The winter storm warning is in effect for 1 a.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday.

Like Winnipeg, the Wild is planning an outdoor party of sorts.  Fans going might want to bring an extra jersey or two.

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