The following area schools have canceled classes for Tuesday.

•New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva School District

• Albert Lea Area Schools

• Glenville-Emmons Schools

• Alden-Conger Schools

• Northwood-Kensett Community Schools

• Lake Mills School District

• United South Central Schools

The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for Albert Lea and the surrounding area. Blizzard conditions are expected to develop around 6 a.m. Tuesday and then diminish around 6 a.m. Wednesday.

Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow.