Alert archive / Minnesota / Winter Storm Warnings in 2017

Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Twin Cities, MN

March 11, 201719 counties in Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this winter storm warning at Mar 11, 2017, 3:18 PM CST for 19 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Mar 12, 2017, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 23 hr. 46 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
Mar 11, 2017, 3:18 PM CST (21:18 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 12, 2017, 10:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 13, 2017, 9:19 AM CDT
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN

Counties Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Martin County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Rice County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Steele County, MN, Swift County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 92 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:21 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 12, 2:00 PM CDTSNOW 2.2Redwood Falls, MN.
Mar 12, 2:20 PM CDTSNOW 2St. James, MN.
Mar 12, 3:00 PM CDTSNOW 4.6Redwood Falls, MN4.6 SO FAR TODAY. 2.4 OF SNOW FELL BETWEEN 2 AND 3 PM. .
Mar 12, 3:45 PM CDTSNOW 2.5New Ulm, MNREPORTED VIA FACEBOOK.
Mar 12, 4:03 PM CDTSNOW 6.3Madelia, MN.
Mar 12, 4:05 PM CDTSNOW 2North Mankato, MN.
Mar 12, 4:30 PM CDTSNOW 6.26 Nnw Sveadahl, MNMN-BW-8 7 MILES ENE COMFREY.
Mar 12, 4:45 PM CDTSNOW 8Wabasso, MN8 OF SNOW IN PAST 6 HOURS.
Mar 12, 5:00 PM CDTSNOW 4Montevideo, MN.
Mar 12, 5:15 PM CDTSNOW 4Sacred Heart, MN.
Mar 12, 5:15 PM CDTSNOW 8.3Madelia, MN.
Mar 12, 5:30 PM CDTSNOW 6Northrop, MN.
Mar 12, 5:30 PM CDTSNOW 8.2Redwood Falls, MN.
Mar 12, 6:30 PM CDTSNOW 3.5Albert Lea, MNCORRECTED FROM 4 TO 3.5.
Mar 12, 6:30 PM CDTSNOW 4Albert Lea, MN.
Mar 12, 6:30 PM CDTSNOW 4Faribault, MN.
Mar 12, 6:30 PM CDTSNOW 4Geneva, MN.
Mar 12, 6:30 PM CDTSNOW 4Hartland, MN.
Mar 12, 6:30 PM CDTSNOW 4Owatonna, MN.
Mar 12, 6:30 PM CDTSNOW 5.5St. James, MN.
Mar 12, 7:00 PM CDTSNOW 4.5Mankato, MN.
Mar 12, 7:00 PM CDTSNOW 4.5North Mankato, MN.
Mar 12, 7:20 PM CDTSNOW 3.8Le Center, MN.
Mar 12, 7:23 PM CDTSNOW 9.5Madelia, MN9.5 OF SNOW IN 7 HOURS.
Mar 12, 7:30 PM CDTSNOW 4.95 N Willmar, MN.
Mar 12, 7:30 PM CDTSNOW 9Madison, MNKLQP RADIO.
Mar 12, 8:30 PM CDTSNOW 5.5Blue Earth, MN.
Mar 12, 8:30 PM CDTSNOW 6Mankato, MN1.5 IN PAST 90 MINUTES. TOTAL OF 6.
Mar 12, 8:30 PM CDTSNOW 9.1Redwood Falls, MN.
Mar 12, 8:40 PM CDTSNOW 9Springfield, MN.
Mar 12, 8:50 PM CDTSNOW 7Mankato, MN.
Mar 12, 9:30 PM CDTSNOW 4.3Benson, MN.
Mar 12, 9:35 PM CDTSNOW 6Waseca, MN.
Mar 12, 9:49 PM CDTSNOW 7Albert Lea, MN.
Mar 12, 9:49 PM CDTSNOW 7Hartland, MN.
Mar 12, 10:58 PM CDTSNOW 6.8Mankato, MN.
Mar 13, 3:57 AM CDTSNOW 9.5St. James, MN.
Mar 13, 5:28 AM CDTSNOW 5.5Winthrop, MN.
Mar 13, 5:45 AM CDTSNOW 7Sacred Heart, MN.
Mar 13, 6:20 AM CDTSNOW 7.5Mankato, MN.
Mar 13, 6:27 AM CDTSNOW 8Blue Earth, MNREPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. .
Mar 13, 6:30 AM CDTSNOW 9.81 Ne Redwood Falls, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION REDWOOD FALLS /REWM5/.
Mar 13, 7:30 AM CDTSNOW 5.51 Wnw Owatonna, MN.
Mar 13, 7:40 AM CDTSNOW 11.3Madelia, MNOCCURRED IN SOUTHERN PORTION OF CITY.
Mar 13, 8:05 AM CDTSNOW 5Northfield, MNREPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Mar 13, 8:14 AM CDTSNOW 11Wabasso, 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 12:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 90 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2017-03-11Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2017-03-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -23 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1769 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
61 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-23 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
39 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

662 
WWUS43 KMPX 112118
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
318 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2017

...CONFIDENCE IS HIGH ON 6 TO 8 INCHES OF SNOW IN SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA...

.Confidence is high that snow will develop in west central and
southwest Minnesota after sunrise Sunday. Placement of the
heavier snow band continues in southwest Minnesota, mainly along 
and southwest of the Minnesota River Valley. How far northeast the
heavier snow develops remains uncertain and therefore the winter
storm watch continues. 

A broad area of 2 or more inches of snow is expected along and 
southwest of the Interstate 94 corridor in Minnesota to the Iowa 
border. Snowfall amounts of 6 to 8 inches will be common along and
southwest of the Minnesota River Valley. The heavier snow is 
expected Sunday morning, through Sunday afternoon. 

MNZ054-064-073-074-082-120530-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0004.170312T1200Z-170313T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0003.170312T1500Z-170313T1200Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Yellow Medicine-Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-
Including the cities of Madison, Granite Falls, Redwood Falls, 
New Ulm, and St James
318 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM CDT
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Winter Storm Warning for snow...which is in effect from 10 AM 
Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in 
effect. 

* Expect snow to develop around 10 AM Sunday and then diminish 
  around 7 AM Monday. 

* The heaviest snowfall rates will occur between 10 am and 6 PM Sunday.

* Total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 with locally higher amounts. 

* Look for significant reductions in visibility at times. 

* Plan on difficult driving conditions.

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ091-120530-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0004.170312T1800Z-170313T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0003.170312T1500Z-170313T1200Z/
Martin-
Including the city of Fairmont
318 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM CDT
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Winter Storm Warning for snow...which is in effect from 10 AM 
Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in 
effect. 

* Expect snow to develop around 10 AM Sunday and then diminish 
  around 7 AM Monday. 

* The heaviest snowfall rates will occur between 10 am and 6 PM Sunday.

* Total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts.

* Look for significant reductions in visibility at times. 

* Plan on difficult driving conditions.

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ047>049-055>058-065>067-075-120530-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.A.0004.170312T1500Z-170313T1200Z/
Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-
McLeod-Sibley-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, 
and St Peter
318 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

The Winter Storm Watch is now in effect from Sunday morning
through Monday morning. 

* Snow is possible from Sunday morning through Monday morning. 

* Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are possible. 

* Significant reductions in visibility are possible. 

* Plan on difficult driving conditions.

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm watch means there is potential for significant
snow...sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$

MNZ059-060-068>070-076>078-083>085-092-093-120530-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0004.170312T1800Z-170313T2100Z/
Wright-Hennepin-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-
Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Monticello, Minneapolis, Chaska, 
Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
318 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* Snow is possible from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon.

* Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are possible. 

* Significant reductions in visibility are possible. 

* Plan on difficult driving conditions.

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm watch means there is potential for significant
snow...sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$

jlt
7 follow-up statements
277 
WWUS43 KMPX 120326
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
926 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2017

...HEAVY SNOW COMING SUNDAY FROM WEST CENTRAL INTO SOUTH CENTRAL
MINNESOTA...

.A winter storm warning is in effect Sunday afternoon through
Sunday night along the Minnesota River Valley in west central
Minnesota to the I-90 corridor in south central Minnesota. A
winter weather advisory is now in effect north of the warning up
to Alexandria, Minneapolis, and Red Wing. 

Snowfall accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are expected within the
warning, with 3 to 6 inches anticipated within the advisory area.
Snow will begin moving into western Minnesota after 6am Monday
morning and move into the Twin Cities shortly after noon Sunday. 
The heaviest snow is expected Sunday afternoon into the evening, 
with snowfall slowly tapering off from northwest to southeast 
Sunday night into Monday morning.

MNZ076-083>085-092-093-121130-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0004.170312T1800Z-170313T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.WS.W.0003.170312T1800Z-170313T1800Z/
Le Sueur-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, 
Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
926 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM CDT
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Winter Storm Warning for snow, which is in effect from 1 PM 
Sunday to 1 PM CDT Monday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in 
effect. 

* Snow will quickly move in after noon Sunday, with the heaviest
  snow expected during Sunday afternoon into the evening. Snow
  will slowly taper off late Sunday night into Monday morning.

* Total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches are possible.

* Significant reductions in visibility are possible.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions.

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ055>057-065-067-075-121130-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0004.170312T1500Z-170313T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KMPX.WS.W.0003.170312T1500Z-170313T1200Z/
Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Renville-Sibley-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Olivia, 
Gaylord, and St Peter
926 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM CDT
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Winter Storm Warning for snow, which is in effect from 10 AM 
Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in 
effect. 

* Snow will quickly move in Sunday morning, with the heaviest snow
  expected during Sunday afternoon. Snow will slowly taper off
  after midnight Sunday night.

* Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are possible.

* Significant reductions in visibility are possible.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions.

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ054-064-073-074-082-091-121130-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0003.170312T1500Z-170313T1200Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Yellow Medicine-Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Madison, Granite Falls, Redwood Falls, 
New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont
926 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO
7 AM CDT MONDAY...

* Snow will quickly move in Sunday morning, with the heaviest snow
  expected during Sunday afternoon. Snow will slowly taper off
  after midnight Sunday night.

* Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches.

* Look for significant reductions in visibility at times.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions.

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ047>049-058-066-121130-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0004.170312T1500Z-170313T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.170312T1500Z-170313T1200Z/
Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Meeker-McLeod-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Litchfield, 
and Hutchinson
926 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM
CDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Winter Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect from 10 AM
Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in
effect. 

* Snow will quickly move in Sunday morning, with the heaviest snow
  expected during Sunday afternoon. Snow will slowly taper off
  after midnight Sunday night.

* Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions Sunday afternoon and
  evening.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ059-060-068>070-077-078-121130-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0004.170312T1800Z-170313T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.170312T1800Z-170313T1800Z/
Wright-Hennepin-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Monticello, Minneapolis, Chaska, 
Shakopee, Hastings, Faribault, and Red Wing
926 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM CDT
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Winter Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect from 1 PM 
Sunday to 1 PM CDT Monday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in 
effect. 

* Snow will quickly move in after noon Sunday, with the heaviest
  snow expected during Sunday afternoon into the evening. Snow
  will slowly taper off late Sunday night into Monday morning.

* Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions Sunday afternoon and evening.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ041-121130-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.170312T1500Z-170313T1200Z/
Douglas-
Including the city of Alexandria
926 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM
CDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Winter Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect from 10 AM
Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday. 

* Snow will quickly move in Sunday morning, with the heaviest snow
  expected during Sunday afternoon. Snow will slowly taper off
  after midnight Sunday night.

* Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions Sunday afternoon and
  evening.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.

&&

$$
757 
WWUS43 KMPX 120925
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
425 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...HEAVY SNOW TODAY INTO MONDAY ACROSS PARTS OF CENTRAL AND 
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AND WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN...

.A winter storm warning is in effect Sunday afternoon through
Sunday night along the Minnesota River Valley in west central
Minnesota to the I-90 corridor in south central Minnesota. A
winter weather advisory is now in effect north of the warning up
to the I-94 corridor, including Alexandria, St Cloud, the Twin 
Cities metro, and Eau Claire.

Snowfall accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are expected within the
warning, with 3 to 6 inches anticipated within the advisory area.
Snow will begin moving into western Minnesota this morning, and
spread eastward to reach the Twin Cities and Eau Claire this
afternoon. The heaviest snow is expected this afternoon and 
evening, with snowfall slowly tapering off from northwest to 
southeast Sunday night into Monday morning.

MNZ077-121730-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.170312T1800Z-170313T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KMPX.WS.W.0003.170312T1800Z-170313T1800Z/
Rice-
Including the city of Faribault
425 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM CDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Winter Storm Warning for Snow, which is in effect from 1 PM 
this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Monday. The Winter Weather Advisory is 
no longer in effect. 

* Snow will quickly move in after noon today, with the heaviest
  snow expected this afternoon into the evening. Snow will slowly
  taper off late tonight into Monday morning. 

* Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are expected.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions Sunday afternoon and 
  evening.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ054>057-064-065-067-073>075-082-091-121730-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0003.170312T1500Z-170313T1200Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter,
St James, and Fairmont
425 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 AM CDT MONDAY...

* Snow will quickly move in this morning, with the heaviest snow
  expected during the afternoon and evening. Snow will slowly 
  taper off after midnight Sunday night. 

* Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are possible.

* Significant reductions in visibility are possible, along with
  patchy blowing snow. 

* Plan on difficult driving conditions.

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ076-083>085-092-093-121730-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0003.170312T1800Z-170313T1800Z/
Le Sueur-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, 
Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
425 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY...

* Snow will quickly move in after noon, with the heaviest snow
  expected this afternoon into the evening. Snow will slowly taper
  off late tonight into Monday morning. 

* Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are possible.

* Significant reductions in visibility are possible, along with
  patchy blowing snow.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions.

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ061>063-121730-
/O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.170312T1800Z-170313T1500Z/
Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Including the cities of Blaine, St Paul, and Stillwater
425 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM CDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Winter Weather Advisory for Snow, which is in effect from 1 PM 
this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Monday. 

* Snow will quickly move in during the early afternoon, with the
  heaviest snow expected this afternoon. Snow will slowly taper
  off after early Monday morning.  

* Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions this afternoon and 
  evening.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ051-121730-
/O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.170312T1800Z-170313T1200Z/
Sherburne-
Including the city of Elk River
425 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM CDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Winter Weather Advisory for Snow, which is in effect from 1 PM 
this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Monday. 

* Snow will quickly move in by early afternoon, with the heaviest
  snow expected this afternoon and evening. Snow will slowly taper
  off overnight and early Monday morning. 

* Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions Sunday afternoon and
  evening.

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.

&&

$$

WIZ023-025-028-121730-
/O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.170312T2100Z-170313T1800Z/
St. Croix-Dunn-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Hudson, Menomonie, and Eau Claire
425 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM CDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Winter Weather Advisory for Snow, which is in effect from 4 PM 
this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Monday. 

* Snow will move in during the afternoon hours with the heaviest
  snow expected this evening. Snow will slowly taper off after
  Monday morning.


* Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions Sunday afternoon and
  evening.

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.

&&

$$

WIZ024-026-121730-
/O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.170312T1800Z-170313T1800Z/
Pierce-Pepin-
Including the cities of River Falls, Prescott, and Durand
425 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM CDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Winter Weather Advisory for Snow, which is in effect from 1 PM 
this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Monday. 

* Snow will quickly move in this afternoon, with the heaviest snow
  expected during the afternoon into the evening. Snow will 
  slowly taper off late Sunday night into Monday morning. 

* Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions Sunday afternoon and 
  evening.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ060-068>070-121730-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.170312T1800Z-170313T1500Z/
Hennepin-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Chaska, Shakopee, 
and Hastings
425 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 AM CDT MONDAY...

* Snow will quickly move in after noon, with the heaviest snow
  expected during this afternoon and evening. Snow will slowly 
  taper off late Sunday night into Monday morning. 

* Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions Sunday afternoon and 
  evening.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ059-121730-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.170312T1800Z-170313T1200Z/
Wright-
Including the city of Monticello
425 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 7 AM CDT MONDAY...

* Snow will quickly move in after noon Sunday, with the heaviest 
  snow expected during Sunday afternoon into the evening. Snow 
  will slowly taper off late Sunday night into Monday morning. 

* Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions Sunday afternoon and 
  evening.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ041-047>049-058-066-121730-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.170312T1500Z-170313T1200Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Meeker-McLeod-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, 
Litchfield, and Hutchinson
425 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 7 AM CDT MONDAY...

* Snow will move in this morning, with the heaviest snow expected
  during the afternoon. Snow will slowly taper off after midnight tonight.

* Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions Sunday afternoon and 
  evening.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ078-121730-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.170312T1800Z-170313T1800Z/
Goodhue-
Including the city of Red Wing
425 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY...

* Snow will quickly move in this afternoon, with the heaviest snow
  expected during the afternoon into the evening. Snow will 
  slowly taper off late Sunday night into Monday morning. 

* Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions Sunday afternoon and 
  evening.

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.

&&

$$
384 
WWUS43 KMPX 121559
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1059 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...HEAVY SNOW TODAY INTO MONDAY ACROSS PARTS OF CENTRAL AND
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AND WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN...

.A winter storm warning remains in effect this afternoon through 
tonight along the Minnesota River Valley in west central 
Minnesota to the I-90 corridor in south central Minnesota. A 
winter weather advisory is in effect north of the warning up to 
the I-94 corridor, including Alexandria, St Cloud, the Twin Cities
metro, and Eau Claire.

Snowfall accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are expected within the 
warning, with 3 to 6 inches anticipated within the advisory area. 
Snow, heavy at times, will spread into south central Minnesota
this afternoon. Snow will move into the Twin Cities early this
afternoon, and Eau Claire by mid to late afternoon. The heaviest 
snow is expected this afternoon and evening, with snowfall rates
of around an inch an hour likely in the warning area. The snow
will slowly taper off from northwest to southeast tonight into 
Monday morning.

MNZ054>057-064-065-067-073>075-082-091-130000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170313T1200Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter,
St James, and Fairmont
1059 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...

* The heaviest snow expected during the afternoon and evening.
  Snowfall rates around an inch an hour expected. Snow will slowly
  taper off after midnight.

* Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are possible.

* Significant reductions in visibility are possible, along with 
  patchy blowing snow. 

* Plan on difficult driving conditions.

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ076-077-083>085-092-093-130000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0003.170312T1800Z-170313T1800Z/
Le Sueur-Rice-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, Mankato, Waseca, 
Owatonna, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
1059 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY...

* Snow will develop early, with the heaviest snow expected this
  afternoon into the evening. Snowfall rates around an inch an 
  hour expected. Snow will slowly taper off late tonight into 
  Monday morning.

* Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are possible.

* Significant reductions in visibility are possible, along with 
  patchy blowing snow. 

* Plan on difficult driving conditions.

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ041-047>049-058-066-130000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170313T1200Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Meeker-McLeod-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, 
Litchfield, and Hutchinson
1059 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
MONDAY...

* Snow will move in this afternoon, with the heaviest snow
  expected during the afternoon. Snow will slowly taper off after
  midnight tonight. 

* Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions developing this afternoon 
  and evening. 

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>063-068>070-130000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.170312T1800Z-170313T1500Z/
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Chaska, Shakopee, and Hastings
1059 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
MONDAY...

* Snow will quickly move in after noon, with the heaviest snow
  expected during this afternoon and evening. Snow will slowly
  taper off late tonight into Monday morning. 

* Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions developing this afternoon
  and evening. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ051-059-130000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.170312T1800Z-170313T1200Z/
Sherburne-Wright-
Including the cities of Elk River and Monticello
1059 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
MONDAY...

* Snow will quickly move in after noon Sunday, with the heaviest
  snow expected during Sunday afternoon into the evening. Snow
  will slowly taper off late tonight into Monday morning. 

* Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions this afternoon and 
  evening. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ078-WIZ024-026-130000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.170312T1800Z-170313T1800Z/
Goodhue-Pierce-Pepin-
Including the cities of Red Wing, River Falls, Prescott, 
and Durand
1059 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
MONDAY...

* Snow will quickly move in this afternoon, with the heaviest snow
  expected during the afternoon into the evening. Snow will slowly
  taper off late tonight into Monday morning. 

* Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions developing this afternoon 
  and evening. 

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.

&&

$$

WIZ023-025-028-130000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.170312T2100Z-170313T1800Z/
St. Croix-Dunn-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Hudson, Menomonie, and Eau Claire
1059 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY...

* Snow will move in during the afternoon hours with the heaviest 
  snow expected this evening. Snow will slowly taper off after 
  Monday morning. 

* Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions developing this afternoon 
  and evening. 

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.

&&

$$
173 
WWUS43 KMPX 122018
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
318 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...HEAVY SNOW CONTINUE ACROSS PARTS OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA...WITH
SNOW SPREADING EAST INTO WISCONSIN...

.A winter storm warning remains in effect through tonight along 
the Minnesota River Valley in west central Minnesota to the I-90 
corridor in south central Minnesota. A winter weather advisory is 
in effect north of the warning up to the I-94 corridor, including 
Alexandria, St Cloud, the Twin Cities metro, and Eau Claire.

Snowfall accumulations of 6 to 11 inches are expected within the 
warning, with 3 to 6 inches anticipated within the advisory area. 
Snow, heavy at times, will continue to spread over south central 
Minnesota tonight. Moderate snow will move across the Twin Cities
and toward Eau Claire by evening. The heaviest snow is expected 
to continue into the evening, with snowfall rates of around an 
inch or two an hour likely in the warning area. The snow will 
slowly taper off from northwest to southeast tonight into Monday 
morning.

MNZ054>057-064-065-067-073>075-082-091-130430-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170313T1200Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter,
St James, and Fairmont
318 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...

* The heaviest snow expected into the evening. Snowfall rates
  around an inch an hour expected. Snow will slowly taper off
  after midnight. 

* Total snow accumulations of 6 to 11 inches are possible.

* Significant reductions in visibility are possible, along with 
  patchy blowing snow. 

* Plan on difficult driving conditions.

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ076-077-083>085-092-093-130430-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/
Le Sueur-Rice-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, Mankato, Waseca, 
Owatonna, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
318 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY...

* Snow...heavy at time will continue. Snowfall rates around an inch
  an hour expected. Snow will slowly taper off late tonight into 
  Monday morning. 

* Total snow accumulations of 6 to 11 inches are possible.

* Significant reductions in visibility are possible, along with 
  patchy blowing snow. 

* Plan on difficult driving conditions.

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ041-047>049-051-058-059-066-130430-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170313T1200Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Sherburne-Meeker-Wright-McLeod-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, 
Elk River, Litchfield, Monticello, and Hutchinson
318 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
MONDAY...

* Snow will gradually taper off after midnight.

* Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions developing this afternoon 
  and evening. 

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>063-068>070-130430-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170313T1500Z/
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Chaska, Shakopee, and Hastings
318 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
MONDAY...

* Snow will continue, with the heaviest snow expected this
  evening. Snow will slowly taper off late tonight.

* Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions developing this afternoon 
  and evening. 

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.

&&

$$

WIZ023-025-028-130430-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.170312T2100Z-170313T1800Z/
St. Croix-Dunn-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Hudson, Menomonie, and Eau Claire
318 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
MONDAY...

* Snow will continue with the heaviest snow expected this evening.
  Snow will slowly taper off Monday morning. 

* Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions developing this afternoon 
  and evening. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ078-WIZ024-026-130430-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170313T1800Z/
Goodhue-Pierce-Pepin-
Including the cities of Red Wing, River Falls, Prescott, 
and Durand
318 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
MONDAY...

* Snow will continue...with the heaviest snow likely this 
  evening. Snow will slowly taper off late tonight into Monday 
  morning. 

* Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions developing this afternoon 
  and evening. 

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.

&&

$$
262 
WWUS43 KMPX 130820
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
320 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...Snow ending overnight...

.Snow will continue to taper off during the overnight hours. A 
winter storm warning remains in effect overnight along the 
Minnesota River Valley in west central Minnesota to the I-90 
corridor in south central Minnesota. A winter weather advisory
remains in effect north of the warning area up to the I-94 
corridor, including Alexandria, St Cloud, the Twin Cities metro, 
and Eau Claire.

Snowfall accumulations range from 6 to 10 inches in the warning
area, with 3 to 6 inches in the advisory area. Mainly light snow
is expected overnight, although travel conditions will remain
hazardous across much of the area. 

MNZ076-077-083>085-092-093-131500-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170313T1500Z/
Le Sueur-Rice-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, Mankato, Waseca, 
Owatonna, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
320 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* Snow will slowly taper off late tonight into this morning.

* Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions.

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ054>057-064-065-067-073>075-082-091-131200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170313T1200Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter,
St James, and Fairmont
320 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* Snow will continue to taper off overnight. 

* Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are possible.

* Significant reductions in visibility are possible, along with 
  patchy blowing snow. 

* Plan on difficult driving conditions.

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ060>063-068>070-WIZ023-025-131200-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170313T1200Z/
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-St. Croix-
Dunn-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Hudson, and Menomonie
320 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* Snow will taper off overnight. 

* Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ078-WIZ024-026-028-131500-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170313T1500Z/
Goodhue-Pierce-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Red Wing, River Falls, Prescott, Durand, 
and Eau Claire
320 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* Snow will continue to taper off overnight into Monday morning.

* Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ041-047>049-051-058-059-066-131200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170313T1200Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Sherburne-Meeker-Wright-McLeod-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, 
Elk River, Litchfield, Monticello, and Hutchinson
320 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* Snow will taper off overnight.

* Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions. 

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.

&&

$$
688 
WWUS43 KMPX 131151
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
651 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...SNOW ENDING THIS MORNING...

.Snow will continue to taper off this morning. A winter storm 
warning remains in effect until 10 AM for parts of south central
Minnesota, including Mankato, Albert Lea, and Owatonna. A winter 
weather advisory remains in effect for a portion of east central 
Minnesota into west central Wisconsin, including Red Wing and Eau 
Claire. 

Snowfall accumulations range from 6 to 10 inches in the warning
area, with 3 to 6 inches in the advisory area. Although snow is
tapering off, travel conditions may remain hazardous across much 
of the area.

MNZ054>057-064-065-067-073>075-082-091-131300-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170313T1200Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter,
St James, and Fairmont
651 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

Light snow will continue to taper off this morning.

$$

MNZ041-047>049-051-058>063-066-068>070-WIZ023-025-131300-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170313T1200Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Sherburne-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-
Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Carver-Scott-Dakota-St. Croix-Dunn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, 
Elk River, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, 
Stillwater, Hutchinson, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Hudson, 
and Menomonie
651 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

Light snow will continue to taper off this morning.

$$

MNZ076-077-083>085-092-093-131500-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170313T1500Z/
Le Sueur-Rice-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, Mankato, Waseca, 
Owatonna, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
651 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* Snow will slowly taper off this morning.

* Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions.

Precautionary/Preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel...keep an extra
flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ078-WIZ024-026-028-131500-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170313T1500Z/
Goodhue-Pierce-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Red Wing, River Falls, Prescott, Durand, 
and Eau Claire
651 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* Snow will continue to taper off this morning.

* Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* Plan on difficult driving conditions.

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.

&&

$$
693 
WWUS43 KMPX 131419
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
919 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...Winter storm warning and advisories have ended...

.Snow has ended across the region, but roads are still slippery in
spots to travel with care.

MNZ076-077-083>085-092-093-131530-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170313T1500Z/
Le Sueur-Rice-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, Mankato, Waseca, 
Owatonna, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
919 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has
cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. 

$$

MNZ078-WIZ024-026-028-131530-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170313T1500Z/
Goodhue-Pierce-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Red Wing, River Falls, Prescott, Durand, 
and Eau Claire
919 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has
cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. 

$$

jrb

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in Minnesota, 2017Every winter storm warning in 2017

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.