Alert archive / Minnesota / Winter Storm Warnings in 2017
Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this winter storm warning at Dec 3, 2017, 3:22 PM CST for 8 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Dec 4, 2017, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 3, 2017, 3:22 PM CST (21:22 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 4, 2017, 12:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Dec 5, 2017, 12:00 AM CST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
Counties Chippewa County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Pope County, MN, Stevens County, MN, Swift County, MN, Todd County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN
The radar
The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 174 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 171 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
- 2116 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 62 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 229 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 347 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
117 WWUS43 KMPX 032122 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 322 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017 ...STRONG STORM TO BRING WIND AND SNOW TO THE REGION MONDAY INTO MONDAY NIGHT... .A strong low pressure system will move through Minnesota on Monday. A cold front will move from west to east across the state and bring quickly falling temperatures and increasing northwest winds. Rain will changeover to snow as temperatures fall from Monday afternoon through Monday night. Snow accumulation from 2 to 4 inches are expected across western MN and will be accompanied by winds approaching 50 MPH. The combination of falling snow and a very strong northwest wind will create the potential for blizzard or nar blizzard conditions. A winter storm warning is in effect from noon Monday until midnight Monday night across west central Minnesota. A winter weather advisory is in effect for much of central Minnesota from 3 PM Monday until midnight where the combination of 1 to 3 inches of snow and strong northwest wind will cause reduced visibility and areas of blowing snow. MNZ047-048-054>056-040530- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0006.171204T1800Z-171205T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0004.171204T1800Z-171205T0600Z/ Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, and Montevideo 322 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Travel could be very difficult, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE...Stevens, Pope, Lac Qui Parle, Swift and Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...From noon Monday to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing 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 Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ MNZ041-042-040530- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0006.171204T1800Z-171205T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0004.171204T1800Z-171205T0600Z/ Douglas-Todd- Including the cities of Alexandria and Long Prairie 322 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Travel could be very difficult, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE...Douglas and Todd Counties. * WHEN...From noon Monday to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ MNZ064-040530- /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0004.171204T1800Z-171205T0600Z/ Yellow Medicine- Including the city of Granite Falls 322 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Travel could be very difficult to impossible, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are possible. * WHERE...Yellow Medicine County. * WHEN...From noon Monday to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing 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 Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ MNZ043>045-049-050-057-058-065-073-040530- /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0015.171204T2100Z-171205T0600Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Kandiyohi-Meeker- Renville-Redwood- Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Foley, Willmar, Litchfield, Olivia, and Redwood Falls 322 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Rain will change to snow mainly after 3 PM Monday and will taper off through midnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$
8 follow-up statements
629 WWUS43 KMPX 040320 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 920 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017 ...STRONG STORM TO BRING WIND AND SNOW TO THE REGION MONDAY INTO MONDAY NIGHT... .A strong low pressure system will move through Minnesota on Monday. A cold front will move from west to east across the state and bring quickly falling temperatures and increasing northwest winds. Rain will changeover to snow as temperatures fall from Monday afternoon through Monday night. Snow accumulation from 2 to 4 inches are expected across western MN and will be accompanied by winds approaching 50 MPH. The combination of falling snow and a very strong northwest wind will create the potential for blizzard or near blizzard conditions. A winter storm warning is in effect from noon Monday until midnight Monday night across west central Minnesota. A winter weather advisory is in effect for much of central Minnesota from 3 PM Monday until midnight where the combination of 1 to 3 inches of snow and strong northwest wind will cause reduced visibility and areas of blowing snow. MNZ041-042-047-048-054>056-064-041130- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0004.171204T1800Z-171205T0600Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls 920 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Monday. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...Douglas, Todd, Stevens, Pope, Lac Qui Parle, Swift, Chippewa and Yellow Medicine counties. * WHEN...From noon Monday to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing 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 Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ MNZ043>045-049-050-057-058-065-073-041130- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0015.171204T2100Z-171205T0600Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Kandiyohi-Meeker- Renville-Redwood- Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Foley, Willmar, Litchfield, Olivia, and Redwood Falls 920 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Stearns, Benton, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Renville and Redwood counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM Monday to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$
752 WWUS43 KMPX 040945 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 345 AM CST Mon Dec 4 2017 ...POWERFUL STORM TO BRING STRONG WIND AND SOME SNOW LATER TODAY... .A strong low pressure system will move through Minnesota on Monday. A cold front will move from west to east across the state and bring quickly falling temperatures and increasing northwest winds. Rain will changeover to snow as temperatures fall from Monday afternoon through Monday night. Snow accumulation from 2 to 4 inches are expected across western MN and will be accompanied by winds approaching 50 MPH. The combination of falling snow and a very strong northwest wind will create low visibilities with near blizzard conditions. A winter storm warning is in effect from noon Monday until midnight Monday night across west central Minnesota. A winter weather advisory is in effect for much of central Minnesota from 3 PM Monday until midnight where the combination of 1 to 3 inches of snow and strong northwest wind will cause reduced visibility and areas of blowing snow. If you travel, make sure to let someone know your travel plans and have a charged phone with you. MNZ041-042-047-048-054>056-064-041745- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0004.171204T1800Z-171205T0600Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls 345 AM CST Mon Dec 4 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow causing low visibilities and slippery roads making travel dangerous. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From noon today to midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing 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 Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ MNZ043>045-049-050-057-058-065-073-041745- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0015.171204T2100Z-171205T0900Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Kandiyohi-Meeker- Renville-Redwood- Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Foley, Willmar, Litchfield, Olivia, and Redwood Falls 345 AM CST Mon Dec 4 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow causing low visibilities and slippery roads making travel dangerous. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ jrb
455 WWUS43 KMPX 041709 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1109 AM CST Mon Dec 4 2017 ...POWERFUL STORM TO BRING STRONG WIND AND SOME SNOW MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING... .Snow accumulation from 2 to 4 inches is expected across western Minnesota accompanied by winds gusting to 50 MPH Monday afternoon and evening. The combination of falling snow and a very strong northwest wind will create low visibilities with near blizzard conditions across west central Minnesota, where a winter storm warning is in effect from noon until midnight Monday night. To the east, a winter weather advisory is in effect for much of central Minnesota from 3 PM Monday until midnight where the combination of 1 to 3 inches of snow and strong northwest wind will cause reduced visibility and areas of blowing snow. The precipitation will fall in the form of rain initially, then change over to snow as temperatures fall Monday afternoon through Monday night as a cold front moves from west to east across the state. Northwest winds will become strong in the wake of the front. If you travel, make sure to let someone know your travel plans and have a charged phone with you. MNZ041-042-047-048-054>056-064-050200- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0004.171204T1800Z-171205T0600Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls 1109 AM CST Mon Dec 4 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow causing low visibilities and slippery roads making travel dangerous. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From noon today to midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing 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 Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ MNZ043>045-049-050-057-058-065-073-050200- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0015.171204T2100Z-171205T0900Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Kandiyohi-Meeker- Renville-Redwood- Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Foley, Willmar, Litchfield, Olivia, and Redwood Falls 1109 AM CST Mon Dec 4 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow causing low visibilities and slippery roads making travel dangerous. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$
159 WWUS43 KMPX 042033 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 233 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017 ...POWERFUL STORM TO BRING STRONG WIND AND SOME SNOW THROUGH TONIGHT...INCLUDING THE TWIN CITIES METRO AREA... .Snow accumulation from 2 to 4 inches is expected from western into central Minnesota accompanied by winds gusting to 50 MPH late this afternoon and tonight. The combination of falling snow and a very strong northwest wind will create low visibilities with near blizzard conditions across west central Minnesota, where a winter storm warning is in effect from noon until midnight Monday night. To the east, a winter weather advisory is in effect for much of central Minnesota from 3 PM this afternoon until midnight where the combination of 1 to 3 inches of snow and strong northwest wind will cause reduced visibility and areas of blowing snow. The precipitation will fall in the form of rain initially, then change over to snow as temperatures fall Monday afternoon through Monday night as a cold front moves from west to east across the state. Northwest winds will become strong in the wake of the front. If you travel, make sure to let someone know your travel plans and have a charged phone with you. MNZ041-042-047-048-054>056-064-050445- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171205T0600Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls 233 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ MNZ051>053-059>063-066>070-074>076-082-083-WIZ014-050445- /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0015.171205T0000Z-171205T1000Z/ Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington- McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur- Watonwan-Blue Earth-Polk- Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, and Osceola 233 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Wisconsin and central, east central and south central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 AM CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ MNZ043>045-049-050-057-058-065-073-050445- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0015.171204T2100Z-171205T1000Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Kandiyohi-Meeker- Renville-Redwood- Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Foley, Willmar, Litchfield, Olivia, and Redwood Falls 233 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$
683 WWUS43 KMPX 050007 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 607 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017 ...POWERFUL STORM TO BRING STRONG WIND AND SOME SNOW THROUGH TONIGHT...INCLUDING THE TWIN CITIES METRO AREA... .Snow accumulation from 2 to 4 inches is expected from western into central Minnesota accompanied by winds gusting to 55 MPH tonight. The combination of falling snow and a very strong northwest wind will create low visibilities with near blizzard conditions across west central Minnesota, where a Winter Storm Warning is in effect until midnight tonight. To the east, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for much of central Minnesota until midnight where the combination of 1 to 3 inches of snow and strong northwest wind will cause reduced visibility and areas of blowing snow. The precipitation will fall in the form of rain initially, then change over to snow as temperatures fall early this evening. If you travel, make sure to let someone know your travel plans and have a charged phone with you. MNZ041-042-047-048-054>056-064-050600- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171205T0600Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls 607 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause widespread blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ MNZ043>045-049>053-057>063-065>070-073>076-082-083-WIZ014-050815- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-171205T1000Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti- Chisago-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington- Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet- Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Polk- Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, and Osceola 607 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Wisconsin and central, east central, south central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ Borghoff
919 WWUS43 KMPX 050118 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 718 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017 ...POWERFUL STORM TO BRING STRONG WIND AND SOME SNOW THROUGH TONIGHT...INCLUDING THE TWIN CITIES METRO AREA... .Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected across the region tonight. The combination of falling snow and a very strong northwest winds gusting to 55 MPH will create low visibilities and brief periods of blizzard conditions across west central Minnesota, where a Winter Storm Warning is in effect until midnight tonight. To the east, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for much of eastern and central Minnesota and Polk County Wisconsin until 4 AM where the combination of 1 to 3 inches of snow and wind gusts of 45 MPH are expected. The precipitation will fall in the form of rain initially, then change over to snow as temperatures fall early this evening. If you travel, make sure to let someone know your travel plans and have a charged phone with you. MNZ041-042-048-050600- /O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171205T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-171205T0600Z/ Douglas-Todd-Pope- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, and Glenwood 718 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, significant reductions in visibility are expected. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Additional snow accumulation of up to an inch is expected. * WHERE...Douglas, Todd and Pope Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause widespread blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ MNZ047-054>056-064-050600- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171205T0600Z/ Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Morris, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls 718 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected. * WHERE...Stevens, Lac Qui Parle, Swift, Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause widespread blowing and drifting snow and occasional blizzard conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ MNZ043>045-049>053-057>063-065>070-073>076-082-083-WIZ014-050930- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-171205T1000Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti- Chisago-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington- Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet- Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Polk- Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, and Osceola 718 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Wisconsin and central, east central, south central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ Borghoff
829 WWUS43 KMPX 050206 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 806 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017 ...RAIN IS NOW CHANGING NOW ACROSS EASTERN MINNESOTA... .Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected across the region tonight. The combination of falling snow and strong northwest winds gusting to 50 mph will create low visibilities and brief periods of blizzard conditions across west central Minnesota, where a Winter Storm Warning is in effect until midnight tonight. To the east, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for much of central and southern Minnesota and portions of west central Wisconsin until 4 AM where the combination of 1 to 3 inches of snow and wind gusts of 45 MPH are expected. The precipitation will fall in the form of rain initially, then change over to snow as temperatures fall early this evening. If you travel, make sure to let someone know your travel plans and have a charged phone with you. MNZ047-054>056-064-050600- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171205T0600Z/ Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Morris, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls 806 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected. * WHERE...Stevens, Lac Qui Parle, Swift, Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause widespread blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ MNZ077-084-091-092-WIZ015-016-023-051000- /O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-171205T1000Z/ Rice-Waseca-Martin-Faribault-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix- Including the cities of Faribault, Waseca, Fairmont, Blue Earth, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson 806 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and south central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ MNZ041-042-048-050600- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-171205T0600Z/ Douglas-Todd-Pope- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, and Glenwood 806 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected. * WHERE...Douglas, Todd and Pope Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ MNZ043>045-049>053-057>063-065>070-073>076-082-083-WIZ014-051000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-171205T1000Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti- Chisago-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington- Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet- Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Polk- Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, and Osceola 806 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Wisconsin and central, east central, south central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ Borghoff
925 WWUS43 KMPX 050557 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1157 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017 ...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW CONTINUE ACROSS PARTS OF MN AND WESTERN WI... .Snow is coming to an end across much of Minnesota, but blowing snow continues as winds gust over 40 MPH. Accumulating snow is still moving through western WI. The Winter Weather Advisory will remain in effect for the eastern half of MN and western WI through 4AM. The advisory and warning in western MN will expire at midnight. If you travel, make sure to let someone know your travel plans and have a charged phone with you. MNZ047-054>056-064-050700- /O.EXP.KMPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171205T0600Z/ Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Morris, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls 1157 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... The snow has moved out of the area. Travel conditions are fair to good in this area. $$ MNZ041-042-048-050700- /O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-171205T0600Z/ Douglas-Todd-Pope- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, and Glenwood 1157 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... The snow has moved out of the area. Travel conditions are fair to good in this area. $$ MNZ043>045-049>053-057>063-065>070-073>077-082>084-091-092- WIZ014>016-023-051000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-171205T1000Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti- Chisago-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington- Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet- Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin-Faribault-Polk- Barron-Rusk-St. Croix- Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Fairmont, Blue Earth, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson 1157 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Tree branches could fall as well. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and central, east central, south central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 3:42 AM CST | Winter Storm Watch | MPX | Chippewa, Douglas, Lac qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift and 1 more | 12 hr |
| Dec 3, 3:10 PM CST | Wind Advisory | MPX | Anoka, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chisago, Dakota and 19 more | 39 hr |
| Dec 3, 3:22 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | MPX | Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chisago and 28 more | 37 hr |
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Winter Storm Warnings in Minnesota, 2017Every winter storm warning in 2017
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.