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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this winter storm warning at Feb 23, 2017, 4:27 AM CST for 5 counties in Minnesota; 8 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Feb 23, 2017, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 21 hr. 57 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 23, 2017, 4:27 AM CST (10:27 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 23, 2017, 6:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Feb 24, 2017, 2:52 PM CST
- In force
- 21 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
Counties Dakota County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Rice County, MN, Scott County, MN, Washington County, MN, Barron County, WI, Chippewa County, WI, Dunn County, WI, Eau Claire County, WI, Pepin County, WI, Pierce County, WI, Rusk County, WI, Saint Croix County, WI
The radar
The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 99 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 12:28 AM CST | SNOW 5.8 | Goodhue, MN | . |
| Feb 24, 2:15 AM CST | SNOW 5.8 | 3 Ssw Altoona, WI | STORM TOTAL THROUGH 215 AM. |
| Feb 24, 5:15 AM CST | SNOW 10 | 1 Nnw Zumbrota, MN | . |
| Feb 24, 5:15 AM CST | SNOW 10 | Zumbrota, MN | . |
| Feb 24, 5:30 AM CST | SNOW 10.5 | Kenyon, MN | . |
| Feb 24, 5:46 AM CST | SNOW 8.2 | 3 Ssw Altoona, WI | STORM TOTAL THROUGH 545 AM. |
| Feb 24, 5:46 AM CST | SNOW 8.2 | 3 Ssw Altoona, WI | STORM TOTAL THROUGH 545 AM. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS. THE REPORTED OBSERVER LOCATION WAS WQOW TV EAU CLAIRE, WI. |
| Feb 24, 5:56 AM CST | SNOW 8.2 | 4 N Eau Claire, WI | ASOS STATION EAU CLAIRE AP /EAU/. |
| Feb 24, 5:56 AM CST | SNOW 8.2 | 4 Nne Eau Claire, WI | ASOS STATION EAU CLAIRE AP /EAU/. |
| Feb 24, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.2 | 2 Se Chetek, WI | COCORAHS STATION CHETEK 2SE /WI-BR-2/. |
| Feb 24, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 4 | 5 Nw Red Wing, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION RED WING (L/D 3) /RDWM5/. |
| Feb 24, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 7 | 6 Sw Bloomer, WI | . |
| Feb 24, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 9.7 | 1 Wsw Altoona, WI | COCORAHS STATION ALTOONA /WI-EC-5/. |
| Feb 24, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 9.7 | 1 Wsw Altoona, WI | STILL SNOWING. |
| Feb 24, 6:20 AM CST | SNOW 8 | 1 Wsw Faribault, MN | . |
| Feb 24, 6:30 AM CST | SNOW 5.1 | 7 Ne Tilden, WI | . |
| Feb 24, 6:30 AM CST | SNOW 5.1 | 7 Ne Tilden, WI | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION JIM FALLS 3 NW /JIMW3/. |
| Feb 24, 6:30 AM CST | SNOW 10 | 2 Wnw Eau Claire, WI | COCORAHS STATION EAU CLAIRE 2W /WI-EC-14/. |
| Feb 24, 6:55 AM CST | SNOW 2.1 | 3 Ne Northfield, MN | COCORAHS STATION NORTHFIELD 2NE /MN-DK-63/. |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 0.7 | 3 Wnw Ladysmith, WI | COCORAHS STATION LADYSMITH 2WNW /WI-RS-1/. |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 0.9 | 1 S River Falls, WI | COCORAHS STATION RIVER FALLS 1S /WI-PC-10/. |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 0.9 | 2 E Bruce, WI | COCORAHS STATION BRUCE 1E /WI-RS-3/. |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.5 | 1 Wsw Baldwin, WI | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION BALDWIN /BALW3/. |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.5 | 5 Nw Glen Flora, WI | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION BIG FALLS HYDRO /BGFW3/. |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.8 | 3 N Boyceville, WI | COCORAHS STATION BOYCEVILLE 3NNE /WI-DN-1/. |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 4.5 | Cedar Falls, WI | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION CEDAR FALLS (HYDRO PLANT) /MNOW3/. |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 5 | 4 N Cornell, WI | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION HOLCOMBE /HOLW3/. |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 5.5 | 1 E Ellsworth, WI | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION ELLSWORTH 1E /ELWW3/. |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 6.5 | 1 Ne Elk Mound, WI | COCORAHS STATION ELK MOUND 1ENE /WI-DN-5/. |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 6.8 | Red Wing, MN | . |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 6.8 | Red Wing, MN | |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 7.5 | 1 W Spring Valley, WI | . |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 8 | 1 N Faribault, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION FARIBAULT /FBTM5/. |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 9.5 | Zumbrota, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION ZUMBROTA /ZBRM5/. |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 10.3 | 4 E Nerstrand, MN | COCORAHS STATION NERSTRAND 4E /MN-GH-4/. |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 11 | 4 Nnw Augusta, WI | COCORAHS STATION AUGUSTA 4NW /WI-EC-16/. |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 12.5 | Goodhue, MN | COCORAHS STATION GOODHUE /MN-GH-19/. |
| Feb 24, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 0.4 | 1 Ssw Roberts, WI | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION ROBERTS /ROBW3/. |
| Feb 24, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.5 | 1 Wnw Cameron, WI | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION RICE LAKE /RILW3/. |
| Feb 24, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 5 | Bloomer, WI | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION BLOOMER /BMRW3/. |
| Feb 24, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 10 | 4 Sse Elk Mound, WI | COCORAHS STATION ELK MOUND 4 SE /WI-DN-7/. |
| Feb 24, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 12.7 | 3 Ne Stockholm, WI | COCORAHS STATION STOCKHOLM 2NE /WI-PP-2/. |
| Feb 24, 8:25 AM CST | SNOW 4.2 | 1 E Northfield, MN | . |
| Feb 24, 9:00 AM CST | SNOW 10 | Pine Island, MN | . |
| Feb 24, 9:38 AM CST | SNOW 14 | Kenyon, MN | . |
| Feb 24, 10:00 AM CST | SNOW 9.5 | Downsville, WI | . |
| Feb 24, 10:00 AM CST | SNOW 14 | 2 N Zumbrota, MN | REPORTED VIA FACEBOOK. |
| Feb 24, 10:15 AM CST | SNOW 9 | Red Wing, MN | . |
| Feb 24, 11:00 AM CST | SNOW 9.8 | 3 Ssw Altoona, WI | . THE REPORTED OBSERVER LOCATION WAS WQOW TV EAU CLAIRE, WI. |
| Feb 24, 11:15 AM CST | SNOW 10 | 7 E Dennison, MN | . |
| Feb 24, 1:00 PM CST | SNOW 1.5 | Hudson, WI | . |
| Feb 24, 1:44 PM CST | SNOW 10 | Altoona, WI | . |
| Feb 24, 1:44 PM CST | SNOW 10 | Altoona, WI | |
| Feb 24, 2:23 PM CST | SNOW 8.5 | 5 Ssw Chippewa Falls, WI | . |
| Feb 24, 2:23 PM CST | SNOW 8.5 | 5 Ssw Chippewa Falls, WI | |
| Feb 24, 2:50 PM CST | SNOW 15.5 | Kenyon, MN | . |
| Feb 24, 2:50 PM CST | SNOW 15.5 | Kenyon, MN |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 00:00Z, 10.5 hours before the alert went out and 102 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 855 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 80 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 12 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 41 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
183 WWUS43 KMPX 231027 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 427 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...MAJOR WINTER STORM TO IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA INTO WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY NIGHT... .A blizzard warning is now in effect for south central Minnesota, including the Mankato area and I-90 corridor. A winter storm warning now covers the southeast Twin Cities metro area over to Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls Wisconsin. A blizzard watch remains in effect from Redwood Fall over to Glencoe, with a winter storm watch still in effect for most of the Twin Cities and the US-8 corridor in northwest Wisconsin. Snowfall totals between 12 and 15 inches are expected along and southeast of a St. James Minnesota to Eau Claire Wisconsin line, with a very tight gradient in snowfall totals expected northwest of this main band. In addition, wind speeds are expected to between 25 and 35 mph, with gusts around 40 mph in south central Minnesota. This will lead to significant blowing and drifting as well for south central Minnesota, where the blizzard warning is in effect The Friday morning and afternoon commutes are expected to be significantly impacted. MNZ044-045-049-050-054>058-064-231130- /O.CAN.KMPX.WS.A.0003.170224T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Foley, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, and Granite Falls 427 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has cancelled the Winter Storm Watch. The heaviest snow is expected southeast of these areas, with snowfall amounts of 3 inches or less expected. $$ MNZ074>076-082>084-091-092-231830- /O.UPG.KMPX.BZ.A.0001.170224T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.170224T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin- Faribault- Including the cities of New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Fairmont, and Blue Earth 427 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued a Blizzard Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Saturday. The Blizzard Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Heavy snow will develop between 8pm and 10pm tonight, with increasing winds on Friday. * Snow accumulations...8 to 15 inches are expected. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Northeast to northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph resulting in considerable blowing snow and possible whiteout conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded...stay with your vehicle. && $$ MNZ085-093-231830- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0003.170224T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.170224T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Steele-Freeborn- Including the cities of Owatonna and Albert Lea 427 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued a Blizzard Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Saturday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Heavy snow will develop between 8pm and 10pm tonight, with increasing winds on Friday. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...12 to 15 inches are expected. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Northeast to northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph resulting in considerable blowing snow and possible whiteout conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded...stay with your vehicle. && $$ MNZ063-069-070-077-078-WIZ023>028-231830- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0003.170224T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0002.170224T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Washington-Scott-Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin- Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Stillwater, Shakopee, Hastings, Faribault, Red Wing, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 427 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Saturday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...heavy snow will quickly spread in between 10pm and midnight tonight. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...8 to 12 inches are expected, with total falling off quickly north of a New Prague, to Cottage Grove, to Holcombe Wisconsin line. * WINDS...Northeast to northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph resulting in considerable blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MNZ065>067-073-231830- /O.EXT.KMPX.BZ.A.0001.170224T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood- Including the cities of Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, and Redwood Falls 427 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...BLIZZARD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * TIMING...Snow will develop after 8pm tonight, with increasing winds on Friday. * Snow accumulations...4 to 8 inches are possible. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Northeast to northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph resulting in considerable blowing snow and possible whiteout conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Watch means there is a potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very dangerous. && $$ MNZ051>053-059>062-068-WIZ014>016-231830- /O.EXT.KMPX.WS.A.0003.170224T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Carver-Polk- Barron-Rusk- Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Chaska, Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith 427 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * TIMING...Snow will spread into the area between 10pm and 2am tonight. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...4 to 8 inches are possible. * WINDS...Northeast to northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph resulting in considerable blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$
7 follow-up statements
466 WWUS43 KMPX 231831 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1231 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...MAJOR WINTER STORM TO IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA INTO WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY NIGHT... .A blizzard warning is in effect for south central Minnesota, including the Mankato area and I-90 corridor. A winter storm warning is in effect for the southern and eastern Twin Cities metro area and over into much of west central Wisconsin. A winter weather advisory is in effect for for much of central Minnesota from Redwood and Renville counties through Hennepin and Ramsey counties, along with Polk County Wisconsin. Snowfall totals between 12 and 15 inches are expected along and southeast of a St. James Minnesota to Eau Claire Wisconsin line, with a very tight gradient in snowfall totals expected northwest of this main band. In addition, wind speeds are expected to between 25 and 35 mph, with gusts around 40 mph in south central Minnesota. This will lead to significant blowing and drifting as well for south central Minnesota, where the blizzard warning is in effect The Friday morning and afternoon commutes are expected to be significantly impacted. MNZ051>053-059-061-231945- /O.CAN.KMPX.WS.A.0003.170224T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Anoka- Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Monticello, and Blaine 1231 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has cancelled the Winter Storm Watch. Snow amounts are expected to be less than 3 inches for portions of east central Minnesota. Therefore, the winter storm watch has been cancelled. $$ MNZ077-078-240300- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.W.0002.170224T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.170224T0300Z-170225T1200Z/ Rice-Goodhue- Including the cities of Faribault and Red Wing 1231 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued a Blizzard Warning, which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Saturday. The Winter Storm Warning is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Heavy snow will quickly spread in between 10pm and midnight tonight, continuing through much of Friday. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...9 to 14 inches are expected. * WINDS...Northeast to northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph resulting in considerable blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded...stay with your vehicle. && $$ WIZ015-016-240300- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0003.170224T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WS.W.0002.170224T0300Z-170225T1200Z/ Barron-Rusk- Including the cities of Rice Lake and Ladysmith 1231 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow, which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Saturday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Snow will spread into the area between 10pm and 2am tonight, continuing through much of Friday. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...4 to 8 inches are possible. * WINDS...Northeast to northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph, which may create areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MNZ074>076-082>085-091>093-240300- /O.EXT.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.170224T0300Z-170225T1200Z/ Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin- Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 1231 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY... * TIMING...Heavy snow will develop between 8pm and 10pm tonight, with increasing winds on Friday. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...10 to 15 inches are expected. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Northeast to northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph resulting in considerable blowing snow and possible whiteout conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded...stay with your vehicle. && $$ MNZ063-069-070-WIZ023>028-240300- /O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0002.170224T0300Z-170225T1200Z/ Washington-Scott-Dakota-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa- Eau Claire- Including the cities of Stillwater, Shakopee, Hastings, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 1231 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY... * TIMING...heavy snow will quickly spread in between 10pm and midnight tonight. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...8 to 12 inches are expected, with total falling off quickly north of a New Prague, to Cottage Grove, to Holcombe Wisconsin line. * WINDS...Northeast to northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph resulting in considerable blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MNZ065>067-073-240300- /O.UPG.KMPX.BZ.A.0001.170224T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.170224T0300Z-170225T1200Z/ Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood- Including the cities of Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, and Redwood Falls 1231 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Snow and Blowing Snow, which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Saturday. The Blizzard Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Snow will develop after 8pm tonight, with increasing winds on Friday. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...3 to 6 inches are possible. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Northeast to northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph resulting in considerable blowing snow and possible whiteout conditions. A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling... especially in open areas. && $$ MNZ060-062-068-WIZ014-240300- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0003.170224T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.170224T0300Z-170225T1200Z/ Hennepin-Ramsey-Carver-Polk- Including the cities of Minneapolis, St Paul, Chaska, and Osceola 1231 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Snow and Blowing Snow, which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Saturday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Snow will spread into the area between 10pm and 2am tonight. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...3 to 6 inches are possible. * WINDS...Northeast to northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph may result in areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling... especially in open areas. && $$
641 WWUS43 KMPX 232228 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 428 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...TRAVEL CONDITIONS EXPECTED TO DETERIORATE RAPIDLY TONIGHT ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AND PORTIONS OF WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN... .A Blizzard Warning is in effect for south central Minnesota, including the Mankato area, the I-90 corridor, and I-35 corridor from around Faribault southward. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the southern and eastern Twin Cities metro area and over into much of west central Wisconsin. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of central Minnesota from Redwood and Renville counties through Hennepin and Ramsey counties, along with Polk County Wisconsin. Snowfall totals between 10 and 15 inches are expected along and southeast of a St. James, Minnesota to Eau Claire, Wisconsin line, with a very tight gradient in snowfall totals expected northwest of this main band. In addition, wind speeds are expected to between 25 and 35 mph, with gusts around 40 mph in south central Minnesota. This will lead to significant blowing and drifting as well for south central Minnesota, where the Blizzard Warning is in effect. The Friday morning and afternoon commutes are expected to be significantly impacted. Those traveling south into this band can expect rapidly deteriorating travel conditions within a short distance. MNZ074>078-082>085-091>093-240630- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.170224T0300Z-170225T1200Z/ Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca- Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 428 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY... * TIMING...Heavy snow will develop between 8pm and 10pm tonight, with increasing winds on Friday. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...8 to 15 inches are expected, with the heaviest totals along the Iowa border. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Northeast to northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph resulting in considerable blowing snow and possible whiteout conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded...stay with your vehicle. && $$ MNZ063-069-070-WIZ015-016-023>028-240630- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0002.170224T0300Z-170225T1200Z/ Washington-Scott-Dakota-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin- Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Stillwater, Shakopee, Hastings, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 428 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY... * TIMING...heavy snow will quickly spread in between 10pm and midnight tonight. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 12 inches are expected, with total falling off quickly north of a New Prague, to Cottage Grove, to Cornell, Wisconsin line. * WINDS...Northeast to northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph resulting in considerable blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MNZ060-062-065>068-073-WIZ014-240630- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.170224T0300Z-170225T1200Z/ Hennepin-Ramsey-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Redwood-Polk- Including the cities of Minneapolis, St Paul, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Redwood Falls, and Osceola 428 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY... * TIMING...Snow will spread into the area between 10pm and 2am tonight. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 5 inches are possible. * WINDS...Northeast to northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph may result in areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling... especially in open areas. && $$ Borghoff
384 WWUS43 KMPX 240234 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 834 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...TRAVEL CONDITIONS EXPECTED TO DETERIORATE RAPIDLY TONIGHT ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AND PORTIONS OF WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN... .A Blizzard Warning is in effect for south central Minnesota, including the Mankato area, the I-90 corridor, and I-35 corridor from around Faribault southward. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for portions of west central Wisconsin east of a line from Red Wing to Ladysmith. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect one row of counties north of the Blizzard and Winter Storm Warnings but no longer includes the Twin Cities. Snowfall totals between 6 and 12 inches are expected in the warning areas with up to 6 inches in the advisory area. A few totals could exceed a foot near the Iowa border. In addition, wind speeds are expected to increase to 25 and 35 mph, with gusts around 40 mph across south central Minnesota late tonight and Friday. This will lead to significant blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions. The Friday morning and afternoon commutes are expected to be significantly impacted. Those traveling south into this band can expect rapidly deteriorating travel conditions within a very short distance. MNZ063-069-070-WIZ015-023-241045- /O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0002.170224T0300Z-170225T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.170224T0300Z-170225T0000Z/ Washington-Scott-Dakota-Barron-St. Croix- Including the cities of Stillwater, Shakopee, Hastings, Rice Lake, and Hudson 834 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect until 6 PM CST Friday. The Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled. * TIMING...Snow will spread into the area between 10 PM and 2 AM tonight. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 6 inches, with the heaviest amounts in the southern portions of the county. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph may result in areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. && $$ MNZ060-062-065-066-068-WIZ014-240345- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.170224T0300Z-170225T1200Z/ Hennepin-Ramsey-Renville-McLeod-Carver-Polk- Including the cities of Minneapolis, St Paul, Olivia, Hutchinson, Chaska, and Osceola 834 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. Snow will likely just graze the southern portions of the county and result in up to an inch or two of accumulation. $$ MNZ074>078-082>085-091>093-241045- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.170224T0300Z-170225T1200Z/ Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca- Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 834 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY... * TIMING...Heavy snow will develop later this evening, with increasing winds on Friday. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 12 inches are expected, with the heaviest totals along the Iowa border. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph resulting in considerable blowing snow and possible whiteout conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded...stay with your vehicle. && $$ WIZ016-024>028-241045- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0002.170224T0300Z-170225T1200Z/ Rusk-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Ladysmith, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 834 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY... * TIMING...Moderate to heavy snow will in late tonight and persist through Friday. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 12 inches are expected, with the highest totals south of Red Wing and Eau Claire. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MNZ067-073-241045- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.170224T0300Z-170224T1800Z/ Sibley-Redwood- Including the cities of Gaylord and Redwood Falls 834 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY... * TIMING...Snow will spread into the area late this evening or early overnight. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...up to 3 or 4 inches, mainly across the southern portion of the county. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph may result in areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling... especially in open areas. && $$ Borghoff
634 WWUS43 KMPX 241007 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 407 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS OVER SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA AND INTO PORTIONS OF WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN... .A Blizzard Warning is in effect for south central Minnesota, including the Mankato area, the I-90 corridor, and I-35 corridor from around Faribault southward. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for portions of west central Wisconsin east of a line from Red Wing to Ladysmith. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Dakota and Washington county in east central Minnesota and in St Croix and Barron county in west central Wisconsin. Snowfall totals between 6 and 12 inches are expected in the warning areas with up to 6 inches in the advisory area. A few totals could exceed a foot near the Iowa border. In addition, wind speeds are expected to increase to 25 and 30 mph, with gusts around 40 mph across south central Minnesota today. This will lead to significant blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions. The Friday morning and afternoon commutes are expected to be significantly impacted. Those traveling south into this band can expect rapidly deteriorating travel conditions within a very short distance. Weather conditions will slowly improve into the evening across the area. MNZ069-241115- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0000Z/ Scott- Including the city of Shakopee 407 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. Snowfall will be limited to an inch or two across the area today. Heavier snow will fall south of the area. $$ MNZ067-073-241115- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170224T1800Z/ Sibley-Redwood- Including the cities of Gaylord and Redwood Falls 407 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. Heavier snow will fall across south central Minnesota into today. $$ MNZ074>078-082>085-091>093-241815- /O.EXT.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca- Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 407 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * TIMING...Moderate to heavy snow will continue into at least this morning...tapering during the afternoon. The heavier accumulations will occur along the I90 corridor to near Red Wing. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 12 inches are expected, with the heaviest totals along the Iowa border. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...North 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph resulting in considerable blowing snow and possible whiteout conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded...stay with your vehicle. && $$ WIZ016-024>028-241815- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Rusk-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Ladysmith, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 407 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY... * TIMING...Moderate to heavy snow will continue through the day...with the heavier accumulation this morning around Eau Claire. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 12 inches are expected, with the highest totals from near Red Wing and Eau Claire. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ WIZ015-023-241815- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ Barron-St. Croix- Including the cities of Rice Lake and Hudson 407 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * TIMING...Periods of snow expected today...ending this evening. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 5 inches, with the heaviest amounts in the southeast portions of the county. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph may result in areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. && $$ MNZ063-070-241815- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0000Z/ Washington-Dakota- Including the cities of Stillwater and Hastings 407 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Snow will spread mainly across the southern portions of the county today. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 6 inches, with the heaviest amounts in the southern portions of the county. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph may result in areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. && $$
009 WWUS43 KMPX 241557 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 957 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS OVER SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA AND INTO PORTIONS OF WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN... .A Blizzard Warning remains in effect for south central Minnesota, including the Mankato area, the I-90 corridor, and I-35 corridor from around Faribault southward. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for portions of west central Wisconsin east of a line from Red Wing to Ladysmith. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Dakota and Washington county in east central Minnesota and in St Croix and Barron county in west central Wisconsin. Additional snow accumulations of between 3 and 6 inches are expected in the warning areas with up to 3 additional inches in the advisory area. In addition, sustained wind speeds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts to around 40 mph are expected through the day in south central Minnesota today. This will lead to significant blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions. The Friday afternoon commute will likely be significantly impacted. Those traveling south into this band can expect rapidly deteriorating travel conditions within a very short distance. Weather conditions will slowly improve into the evening across the area. MNZ074>078-082>085-091>093-250000- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca- Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 957 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * TIMING...Moderate to heavy snow will continue through the morning...tapering during the afternoon. The heavier accumulations will occur along the Interstate 90 corridor to near Red Wing. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...3 to 6 inches through the afternoon and evening hours, with the heaviest totals along the Iowa border. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph resulting in considerable blowing snow and possible whiteout conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded...stay with your vehicle. && $$ WIZ016-024>028-250000- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Rusk-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Ladysmith, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 957 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY... * TIMING...Moderate to heavy snow will continue through the day...with the heavier accumulation this morning around Eau Claire. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...3 to 6 inches are expected through the evening hours, with the highest totals from near Red Wing to Eau Claire. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ WIZ015-023-250000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ Barron-St. Croix- Including the cities of Rice Lake and Hudson 957 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * TIMING...Periods of snow expected today...ending this evening. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Up to 3 inches through this evening, with the heaviest amounts in the southeast portions of the county. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph may result in areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. && $$ MNZ063-070-250000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0000Z/ Washington-Dakota- Including the cities of Stillwater and Hastings 957 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Snow will spread mainly across the southern portions of the county today. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Up to 3 inches through this afternoon, with the heaviest amounts in the southern portions of the county. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph may result in areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. && $$
579 WWUS43 KMPX 241847 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1247 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS OVER FAR SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA AND INTO PORTIONS OF WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN... .A Blizzard Warning remains in effect for portions of far south central Minnesota, including the Mankato area, the Interstate 90 corridor, and Interstate 35 corridor from around Faribault southward. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for portions of west central Wisconsin east of a line from Red Wing to Ladysmith. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Dakota and Washington county in east central Minnesota and in St Croix and Barron county in west central Wisconsin. Additional snow accumulations of between 3 and 6 inches are expected in the warning areas with up to 3 additional inches in the advisory area. In addition, sustained wind speeds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts to around 40 mph are expected through the day in south central Minnesota today. This will lead to significant blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions. The Friday afternoon commute will likely be significantly impacted. Those traveling south into this band can expect rapidly deteriorating travel conditions within a very short distance. Weather conditions will slowly improve into the evening across the area. MNZ074>076-082-242000- /O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan- Including the cities of New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, and St James 1247 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has cancelled the Blizzard Warning. Snowfall has ended or will end very shortly over these portions of south-central Minnesota. In addition, visibilities have generally improved such that blizzard conditions are no longer expected. Therefore, the Blizzard Warning has been cancelled for Brown, Nicollet, Le Sueur and Watonwan counties. $$ MNZ077-078-083>085-091>093-250300- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ Rice-Goodhue-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Faribault, Red Wing, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 1247 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * TIMING...Moderate to heavy snow will continue through the morning...tapering during the afternoon. The heavier accumulations will occur along the Interstate 90 corridor to near Red Wing. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...3 to 6 inches through the afternoon and evening hours, with the heaviest totals along the Iowa border. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph resulting in considerable blowing snow and possible whiteout conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded...stay with your vehicle. && $$ WIZ016-024>028-250300- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Rusk-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Ladysmith, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 1247 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY... * TIMING...Moderate to heavy snow will continue through the day...with the heavier accumulation this morning around Eau Claire. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...3 to 6 inches are expected through the evening hours, with the highest totals from near Red Wing to Eau Claire. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ WIZ015-023-250300- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ Barron-St. Croix- Including the cities of Rice Lake and Hudson 1247 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * TIMING...Periods of snow expected today...ending this evening. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Up to 3 inches through this evening, with the heaviest amounts in the southeast portions of the county. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph may result in areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. && $$ MNZ063-070-250000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0000Z/ Washington-Dakota- Including the cities of Stillwater and Hastings 1247 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Snow will spread mainly across the southern portions of the county today. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Up to 3 inches through this afternoon, with the heaviest amounts in the southern portions of the county. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph may result in areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. && $$
847 WWUS43 KMPX 242052 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 252 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS OVER FAR SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA AND INTO PORTIONS OF WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN... .A Winter Weather Advisory for Snow and Blowing Snow has been issued for much of south central and southeastern Minnesota into west central Wisconsin through 2 AM Saturday morning. The Blizzard Warning and Winter Storm Warning have been cancelled. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches are expected the advisory area. In addition, sustained wind speeds of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts to around 30 mph, are expected through the evening in the advisory area. This may contribute to blowing and drifting snow, impacting travel conditions. MNZ077-078-084-085-092-093-250500- /O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0800Z/ Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Faribault, Red Wing, Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 252 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST SATURDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Snow and Blowing Snow, which is in effect until 2 AM CST Saturday. The Blizzard Warning has been cancelled. * TIMING...Periods of light snow through this evening. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Up to 3 inches through this evening. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph may result in areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling... especially in open areas. && $$ MNZ083-091-242200- /O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ Blue Earth-Martin- Including the cities of Mankato and Fairmont 252 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has cancelled the Blizzard Warning. $$ WIZ016-024>028-250500- /O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0800Z/ Rusk-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Ladysmith, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 252 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Snow and Blowing Snow, which is in effect until 2 AM CST Saturday. The Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled. * TIMING...Periods of light snow through this evening. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Up to 3 inches through this evening. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph may result in areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling... especially in open areas. && $$ MNZ063-242200- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0000Z/ Washington- Including the city of Stillwater 252 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. $$ MNZ070-WIZ015-023-250500- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0800Z/ Dakota-Barron-St. Croix- Including the cities of Hastings, Rice Lake, and Hudson 252 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST SATURDAY... * TIMING...Periods of light snow through this evening. * ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Up to 3 inches through this evening. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph may result in areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 4:27 AM CST | Blizzard Warning | MPX | Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue, Le Sueur and 6 more | 34 hr |
| Feb 23, 12:31 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | MPX | Carver, Dakota, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin and 10 more | 35 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.