Winter Weather Advisory 8, NWS Twin Cities, MN

Carver County, MN, Dakota County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Hennepin County, MN, McLeod County, MN, Ramsey County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Rice County, MN, Scott County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Steele County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Washington County, MN, Barron County, WI, Chippewa County, WI, Dunn County, WI, Eau Claire County, WI, Pepin County, WI, Pierce County, WI, Polk County, WI, Rusk County, WI, Saint Croix County, WI

641 
WWUS43 KMPX 232228
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
428 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

...TRAVEL CONDITIONS EXPECTED TO DETERIORATE RAPIDLY TONIGHT
ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AND PORTIONS OF WEST CENTRAL 
WISCONSIN...

.A Blizzard Warning is in effect for south central Minnesota, 
including the Mankato area, the I-90 corridor, and I-35 corridor 
from around Faribault southward. A Winter Storm Warning is in 
effect for the southern and eastern Twin Cities metro area and 
over into much of west central Wisconsin. A Winter Weather 
Advisory is in effect for portions of central Minnesota from 
Redwood and Renville counties through Hennepin and Ramsey 
counties, along with Polk County Wisconsin.

Snowfall totals between 10 and 15 inches are expected along and 
southeast of a St. James, Minnesota to Eau Claire, Wisconsin line,
with a very tight gradient in snowfall totals expected northwest 
of this main band.

In addition, wind speeds are expected to between 25 and 35 mph,
with gusts around 40 mph in south central Minnesota. This will
lead to significant blowing and drifting as well for south
central Minnesota, where the Blizzard Warning is in effect.

The Friday morning and afternoon commutes are expected to be
significantly impacted. Those traveling south into this band can
expect rapidly deteriorating travel conditions within a short
distance.  

MNZ074>078-082>085-091>093-240630-
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.170224T0300Z-170225T1200Z/
Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, 
Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
428 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM CST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Heavy snow will develop between 8pm and 10pm tonight, 
  with increasing winds on Friday. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...8 to 15 inches are expected, with the
  heaviest totals along the Iowa border.

* WINDS/VISIBILITY...Northeast to northwest 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts to 45 mph resulting in considerable blowing snow and 
  possible whiteout conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded...stay with your vehicle.

&&

$$

MNZ063-069-070-WIZ015-016-023>028-240630-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0002.170224T0300Z-170225T1200Z/
Washington-Scott-Dakota-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Stillwater, Shakopee, Hastings, 
Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, 
Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
428 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...heavy snow will quickly spread in between 10pm and 
  midnight tonight. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 12 inches are expected, with total
  falling off quickly north of a New Prague, to Cottage Grove, to
  Cornell, Wisconsin line. 

* WINDS...Northeast to northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 
  mph resulting in considerable blowing and drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MNZ060-062-065>068-073-WIZ014-240630-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.170224T0300Z-170225T1200Z/
Hennepin-Ramsey-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Redwood-Polk-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, St Paul, Olivia, Hutchinson,
Gaylord, Chaska, Redwood Falls, and Osceola
428 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Snow will spread into the area between 10pm and 2am 
  tonight. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 5 inches are possible.

* WINDS...Northeast to northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 
  mph may result in areas of blowing and drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that
visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and
blowing snow. Use caution when traveling... especially in open
areas.

&&

$$

Borghoff

384 
WWUS43 KMPX 240234
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
834 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

...TRAVEL CONDITIONS EXPECTED TO DETERIORATE RAPIDLY TONIGHT
ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AND PORTIONS OF WEST CENTRAL
WISCONSIN...

.A Blizzard Warning is in effect for south central Minnesota,
including the Mankato area, the I-90 corridor, and I-35 corridor
from around Faribault southward. A Winter Storm Warning is in
effect for portions of west central Wisconsin east of a line from
Red Wing to Ladysmith. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect one
row of counties north of the Blizzard and Winter Storm Warnings
but no longer includes the Twin Cities.

Snowfall totals between 6 and 12 inches are expected in the
warning areas with up to 6 inches in the advisory area. A few
totals could exceed a foot near the Iowa border.

In addition, wind speeds are expected to increase to 25 and 35 
mph, with gusts around 40 mph across south central Minnesota late
tonight and Friday. This will lead to significant blowing and 
drifting snow and whiteout conditions. 

The Friday morning and afternoon commutes are expected to be
significantly impacted. Those traveling south into this band can
expect rapidly deteriorating travel conditions within a very short
distance.

MNZ063-069-070-WIZ015-023-241045-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0002.170224T0300Z-170225T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.170224T0300Z-170225T0000Z/
Washington-Scott-Dakota-Barron-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Stillwater, Shakopee, Hastings, 
Rice Lake, and Hudson
834 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Winter Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect until 6 PM
CST Friday. The Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled. 

* TIMING...Snow will spread into the area between 10 PM and 2 AM 
  tonight. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 6 inches, with the heaviest amounts in
  the southern portions of the county.

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph may result in 
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow 
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow 
covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while 
driving.

&&

$$

MNZ060-062-065-066-068-WIZ014-240345-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.170224T0300Z-170225T1200Z/
Hennepin-Ramsey-Renville-McLeod-Carver-Polk-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, St Paul, Olivia, Hutchinson,
Chaska, and Osceola
834 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Snow will likely just graze the southern portions of the county
and result in up to an inch or two of accumulation.

$$

MNZ074>078-082>085-091>093-241045-
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.170224T0300Z-170225T1200Z/
Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, 
Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
834 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Heavy snow will develop later this evening, with 
  increasing winds on Friday. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 12 inches are expected, with the 
  heaviest totals along the Iowa border. 

* WINDS/VISIBILITY...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph 
  resulting in considerable blowing snow and possible whiteout 
  conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded...stay with your vehicle.

&&

$$

WIZ016-024>028-241045-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0002.170224T0300Z-170225T1200Z/
Rusk-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Ladysmith, River Falls, Prescott, 
Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
834 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Moderate to heavy snow will in late tonight and persist
  through Friday.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 12 inches are expected, with the 
  highest totals south of Red Wing and Eau Claire.

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph resulting in
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MNZ067-073-241045-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.170224T0300Z-170224T1800Z/
Sibley-Redwood-
Including the cities of Gaylord and Redwood Falls
834 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Snow will spread into the area late this evening or
  early overnight.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...up to 3 or 4 inches, mainly across the
  southern portion of the county.

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph may result in 
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that
visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and
blowing snow. Use caution when traveling... especially in open
areas.

&&

$$

Borghoff

634 
WWUS43 KMPX 241007
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
407 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS OVER SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA AND
INTO PORTIONS OF WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN...

.A Blizzard Warning is in effect for south central Minnesota,
including the Mankato area, the I-90 corridor, and I-35 corridor
from around Faribault southward. A Winter Storm Warning is in
effect for portions of west central Wisconsin east of a line from
Red Wing to Ladysmith. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for
Dakota and Washington county in east central Minnesota and in St 
Croix and Barron county in west central Wisconsin. 

Snowfall totals between 6 and 12 inches are expected in the
warning areas with up to 6 inches in the advisory area. A few
totals could exceed a foot near the Iowa border.

In addition, wind speeds are expected to increase to 25 and
30 mph, with gusts around 40 mph across south central Minnesota 
today. This will lead to significant blowing and drifting snow 
and whiteout conditions.

The Friday morning and afternoon commutes are expected to be
significantly impacted. Those traveling south into this band can
expect rapidly deteriorating travel conditions within a very
short distance. Weather conditions will slowly improve into the 
evening across the area.

MNZ069-241115-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0000Z/
Scott-
Including the city of Shakopee
407 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Snowfall will be limited to an inch or two across the area today.
Heavier snow will fall south of the area.

$$

MNZ067-073-241115-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170224T1800Z/
Sibley-Redwood-
Including the cities of Gaylord and Redwood Falls
407 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Heavier snow will fall across south central Minnesota into today.


$$

MNZ074>078-082>085-091>093-241815-
/O.EXT.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/
Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, 
Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
407 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Moderate to heavy snow will continue into at least this
  morning...tapering during the afternoon. The heavier
  accumulations will occur along the I90 corridor to near Red Wing.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 12 inches are expected, with the 
  heaviest totals along the Iowa border. 

* WINDS/VISIBILITY...North 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph 
  resulting in considerable blowing snow and possible whiteout 
  conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded...stay with your vehicle.

&&

$$

WIZ016-024>028-241815-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/
Rusk-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Ladysmith, River Falls, Prescott, 
Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
407 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Moderate to heavy snow will continue through the
  day...with the heavier accumulation this morning around Eau
  Claire.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 12 inches are expected, with the
  highest totals from near Red Wing and Eau Claire. 

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph resulting in 
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

WIZ015-023-241815-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/
Barron-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Rice Lake and Hudson
407 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Periods of snow expected today...ending this evening.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 5 inches, with the heaviest amounts in
  the southeast portions of the county. 

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph may result in 
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while
driving.

&&

$$

MNZ063-070-241815-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0000Z/
Washington-Dakota-
Including the cities of Stillwater and Hastings
407 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Snow will spread mainly across the southern portions 
of the county today. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 6 inches, with the heaviest amounts 
  in the southern portions of the county. 

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph may result in 
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while
driving.

&&

$$

009 
WWUS43 KMPX 241557
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
957 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS OVER SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA AND
INTO PORTIONS OF WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN...

.A Blizzard Warning remains in effect for south central 
Minnesota, including the Mankato area, the I-90 corridor, and I-35
corridor from around Faribault southward. A Winter Storm Warning 
remains in effect for portions of west central Wisconsin east of 
a line from Red Wing to Ladysmith. A Winter Weather Advisory
remains in effect for Dakota and Washington county in east 
central Minnesota and in St Croix and Barron county in west 
central Wisconsin.

Additional snow accumulations of between 3 and 6 inches are 
expected in the warning areas with up to 3 additional inches in 
the advisory area.

In addition, sustained wind speeds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts to
around 40 mph are expected through the day in south central 
Minnesota today. This will lead to significant blowing and 
drifting snow and whiteout conditions.

The Friday afternoon commute will likely be significantly 
impacted. Those traveling south into this band can expect rapidly 
deteriorating travel conditions within a very short distance. 
Weather conditions will slowly improve into the evening across the
area.

MNZ074>078-082>085-091>093-250000-
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/
Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, 
Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
957 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Moderate to heavy snow will continue through the
  morning...tapering during the afternoon. The heavier
  accumulations will occur along the Interstate 90 corridor to 
  near Red Wing. 

* ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...3 to 6 inches through the
  afternoon and evening hours, with the heaviest totals along the
  Iowa border.

* WINDS/VISIBILITY...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph 
  resulting in considerable blowing snow and possible whiteout 
  conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded...stay with your vehicle.

&&

$$

WIZ016-024>028-250000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/
Rusk-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Ladysmith, River Falls, Prescott, 
Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
957 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Moderate to heavy snow will continue through the 
  day...with the heavier accumulation this morning around Eau 
  Claire. 

* ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...3 to 6 inches are expected
  through the evening hours, with the highest totals from near Red
  Wing to Eau Claire. 

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph resulting in 
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

WIZ015-023-250000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/
Barron-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Rice Lake and Hudson
957 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Periods of snow expected today...ending this evening.

* ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Up to 3 inches through this
  evening, with the heaviest amounts in the southeast portions of
  the county. 

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph may result in 
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while
driving.

&&

$$

MNZ063-070-250000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0000Z/
Washington-Dakota-
Including the cities of Stillwater and Hastings
957 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Snow will spread mainly across the southern portions 
  of the county today.

* ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Up to 3 inches through this
  afternoon, with the heaviest amounts in the southern portions 
  of the county. 

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph may result in 
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while
driving.

&&

$$

579 
WWUS43 KMPX 241847
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1247 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS OVER FAR SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA 
AND INTO PORTIONS OF WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN...

.A Blizzard Warning remains in effect for portions of far south 
central Minnesota, including the Mankato area, the Interstate 90 
corridor, and Interstate 35 corridor from around Faribault 
southward. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for portions 
of west central Wisconsin east of a line from Red Wing to 
Ladysmith. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Dakota 
and Washington county in east central Minnesota and in St Croix 
and Barron county in west central Wisconsin.

Additional snow accumulations of between 3 and 6 inches are
expected in the warning areas with up to 3 additional inches in
the advisory area.

In addition, sustained wind speeds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts to
around 40 mph are expected through the day in south central
Minnesota today. This will lead to significant blowing and
drifting snow and whiteout conditions.

The Friday afternoon commute will likely be significantly
impacted. Those traveling south into this band can expect rapidly
deteriorating travel conditions within a very short distance.
Weather conditions will slowly improve into the evening across
the area.

MNZ074>076-082-242000-
/O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/
Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, and St James
1247 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

Snowfall has ended or will end very shortly over these portions of
south-central Minnesota. In addition, visibilities have generally
improved such that blizzard conditions are no longer expected.

Therefore, the Blizzard Warning has been cancelled for Brown,
Nicollet, Le Sueur and Watonwan counties.

$$

MNZ077-078-083>085-091>093-250300-
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/
Rice-Goodhue-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Faribault, Red Wing, Mankato, Waseca, 
Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
1247 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Moderate to heavy snow will continue through the 
  morning...tapering during the afternoon. The heavier 
  accumulations will occur along the Interstate 90 corridor to 
  near Red Wing. 

* ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...3 to 6 inches through the 
  afternoon and evening hours, with the heaviest totals along 
  the Iowa border. 

* WINDS/VISIBILITY...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph 
  resulting in considerable blowing snow and possible whiteout 
  conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded...stay with your vehicle.

&&

$$

WIZ016-024>028-250300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/
Rusk-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Ladysmith, River Falls, Prescott, 
Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
1247 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Moderate to heavy snow will continue through the 
  day...with the heavier accumulation this morning around Eau 
  Claire. 

* ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...3 to 6 inches are expected 
  through the evening hours, with the highest totals from near 
  Red Wing to Eau Claire. 

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph resulting in 
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

WIZ015-023-250300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/
Barron-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Rice Lake and Hudson
1247 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Periods of snow expected today...ending this evening.

* ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Up to 3 inches through this 
  evening, with the heaviest amounts in the southeast portions 
  of the county. 

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph may result in 
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while
driving.

&&

$$

MNZ063-070-250000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0000Z/
Washington-Dakota-
Including the cities of Stillwater and Hastings
1247 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Snow will spread mainly across the southern portions 
  of the county today. 

* ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Up to 3 inches through this 
  afternoon, with the heaviest amounts in the southern portions 
  of the county. 

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph may result in 
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while
driving.

&&

$$

847 
WWUS43 KMPX 242052
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
252 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS OVER FAR SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA
AND INTO PORTIONS OF WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN...

.A Winter Weather Advisory for Snow and Blowing Snow has been 
issued for much of south central and southeastern Minnesota into 
west central Wisconsin through 2 AM Saturday morning. The Blizzard
Warning and Winter Storm Warning have been cancelled.

Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches are expected the 
advisory area.

In addition, sustained wind speeds of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts to
around 30 mph, are expected through the evening in the advisory
area. This may contribute to blowing and drifting snow, impacting
travel conditions.

MNZ077-078-084-085-092-093-250500-
/O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0800Z/
Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Faribault, Red Wing, Waseca, Owatonna, 
Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
252 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST SATURDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Winter Weather Advisory for Snow and Blowing Snow, which is in 
effect until 2 AM CST Saturday. The Blizzard Warning has been 
cancelled.

* TIMING...Periods of light snow through this evening.

* ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Up to 3 inches through this
  evening. 

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph may result in 
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that 
visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and 
blowing snow. Use caution when traveling... especially in open 
areas.

&&

$$

MNZ083-091-242200-
/O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/
Blue Earth-Martin-
Including the cities of Mankato and Fairmont
252 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

WIZ016-024>028-250500-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0800Z/
Rusk-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Ladysmith, River Falls, Prescott, 
Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
252 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Winter Weather Advisory for Snow and Blowing Snow, which is in 
effect until 2 AM CST Saturday. The Winter Storm Warning has been 
cancelled. 

* TIMING...Periods of light snow through this evening.

* ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Up to 3 inches through this
  evening. 

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph may result in 
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that 
visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and 
blowing snow. Use caution when traveling... especially in open 
areas.

&&

$$

MNZ063-242200-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0000Z/
Washington-
Including the city of Stillwater
252 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

MNZ070-WIZ015-023-250500-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0800Z/
Dakota-Barron-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Hastings, Rice Lake, and Hudson
252 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Periods of light snow through this evening.

* ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Up to 3 inches through this
  evening. 

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph may result in 
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while
driving.

&&

$$

493 
WWUS43 KMPX 242229
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
429 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS OVER SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA INTO 
PORTIONS OF WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN...

.A Winter Weather Advisory for Snow and Blowing Snow has been
issued for portions of southeastern Minnesota into west central 
Wisconsin through 2 AM Saturday morning. 

Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches are expected the
advisory area. In addition, sustained wind speeds of 15 to 25 
mph, with gusts to around 30 mph, are expected through the evening
in the advisory area. This may contribute to blowing and drifting
snow, impacting travel conditions.

MNZ070-077-084-092-242330-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0800Z/
Dakota-Rice-Waseca-Faribault-
Including the cities of Hastings, Faribault, Waseca, 
and Blue Earth
429 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

MNZ078-085-093-WIZ015-016-023>028-250630-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0800Z/
Goodhue-Steele-Freeborn-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Red Wing, Owatonna, Albert Lea, 
Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, 
Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
429 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Periods of light snow through this evening.

* ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Up to 3 inches through late this
evening. 

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph may result in
  areas of blowing and drifting snow and reducing visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that
visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and
blowing snow. Use caution when traveling... especially in open
areas.

&&

$$

705 
WWUS43 KMPX 250134
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
734 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...SNOW GRADUALLY WINDING DOWN...

.A Winter Weather Advisory continues for portions of west central
Wisconsin through 2 AM tonight.

Additional snow accumulations of up to an inch are possible. In 
addition, sustained wind speeds of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts to 
around 30 mph, are expected through the evening in the advisory 
area. This may contribute to blowing and drifting snow, impacting 
travel conditions.

MNZ078-085-093-WIZ023-024-250245-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0800Z/
Goodhue-Steele-Freeborn-St. Croix-Pierce-
Including the cities of Red Wing, Owatonna, Albert Lea, Hudson, 
River Falls, and Prescott
734 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

The snow has ended, therefore the advisory has been cancelled.

$$

WIZ015-016-025>028-250800-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0800Z/
Barron-Rusk-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
734 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Periods of light snow through this evening.

* ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Up to one inch.

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph may result in 
  areas of blowing and drifting snow and reducing visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that
visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and
blowing snow. Use caution when traveling... especially in open
areas.

&&

$$

Borghoff

824 
WWUS43 KMPX 250532
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1132 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...SNOW IS WINDING DOWN...

.Very light snow or flurries are gradually ending from west to
east. No additional accumulation is expected. 

WIZ015-016-025>028-250645-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170225T0800Z/
Barron-Rusk-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
1132 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

Borghoff

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
529 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

.SHORT TERM...(Today)
Issued at 400 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

Satellite imagery this morning and short term weather models
continued to depict the much drier air advecting southward across
Minnesota. The drier air will have a major impact on the timing of
the precipitation this afternoon which will be limited to far
southern Minnesota where the depth of the moisture will be more
apparent. Temepratures will be much cooler than yesterday, but
still above normal with readings in the 30s, to lower 40s.

.LONG TERM...(Tonight through Wednesday)
Issued at 400 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

We'll start with the highlights for the Friday winter storm.  We
updated the forecast to reflect a blend of the 00z runs of the
GFS/ECMWF along with the WPC QPF guidance. The result of this was a
nearly 50% reduction in the snowfall forecast from Marshall through
much of the Twin Cities metro to Rice Lake, WI and points north. The
heaviest snow in the form of 12-15" with amounts up to 18" not
unreasonable is still in the forecast, but is now forecast along and
south of a Fairmont to Eau Claire line with a much tighter gradient
in place to the northwest of where the heaviest snow band is
expected. These adjustments to the snowfall forecast, along with
increased confidence on where the heaviest snow will fall resulted
in upgrades to a blizzard warning in south central MN, with a winter
storm warning to the northeast into Chippewa county in WI, with a
buffer of watches left in place around the warnings. We also trimmed
the northwest tier of counties out of the watch.

Main change seen with the guidance overnight was an overall
convergence toward what the ECMWF has been showing the past few
days. The NAM and several of the hi-res models lie northwest of the
preferred GFS/ECMWF blend, but even these models have been trending
southeast toward the preferred blend with each successive run. The
current forecast has fairly robust agreement within the GEFS as well
and we have fairly high confidence in the current forecast, at least
for where the heaviest band of snow will fall (Fairmont up toward
Eau Claire). There is less confidence northwest of the main band,
though the gradient in the end may end up being even tighter than
what we currently have. This gradient makes county based warnings
somewhat difficult, which is displayed best by Washington county,
where we currently have about 9 inches forecast down by Cottage
Grove and Afton, with totals closer to 3 inches up by Forest Lake.

Models continue to show a weak upper wave moving across the area
Sunday, with low pops in for that. In addition, our temperatures
after Friday will be strongly tied to our expected change in snow
cover and did move high temperature forecasts Saturday through
Monday toward the ECMWF, which shows considerably warmer
temperatures across western and central MN, where bare ground
is expected to be maintained.

Next potential system of significance comes Tuesday/Wednesday.
The Canadian continues to look unreasonably strong with this
system, the GFS continues to struggle to get anything of
significance going, while the ECMWF continues to have another
decent little precip event for us. Given the spread, we only have
chance pops at best. This looks to be a warmer system as well,
with a rain/snow mix expected.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Friday morning)
Issued at 525 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

A southern shift of the winter storm has allowed for a delay of
the IFR conditions this afternoon/evening in the far southern part
of Minnesota. Slowly, MVFR/IFR conditions will develop from KRWF
to the southern part of the Twin Cities, to KEAU by 3-6Z, with a
slow northern extent of the lower cigs/vsbys after 6z. KSTC/KAXN
will see no aviation concerns thru the period. Winds will start
from the north-northeast, and increase during the afternoon and
overnight with gusts over 20 kts by 6z.

KMSP...

Main change is to hold off on the IFR conditions until after 9z,
but the snow will eventually overspread the airport by 12z with a
period of IFR/LIFR conditions possible between 12-18z Friday.
Winds will become more north-northeast and increase overnight.

/OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/

Fri...IFR/-SN likely early. Wind N-NE 20G35kt.
Sat...VFR. Wind NW 10-15 kts.
Sun...VFR. Chc MVFR/-SN. Wind SW-W 5-10kts.

&&

.MPX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...Winter Storm Warning from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Saturday
     for WIZ023>028.

     Winter Storm Watch from this evening through late Friday night
     for WIZ014>016.

MN...Winter Storm Warning from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Saturday
     for MNZ063-069-070-077-078.

     Winter Storm Watch from this evening through late Friday night
     for MNZ051>053-059>062-068.

     Blizzard Watch from this evening through late Friday night for
     MNZ065>067-073.

     Blizzard Warning from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Saturday for
     MNZ074>076-082>085-091>093.

&&

SHORT TERM...JLT
LONG TERM...MPG
AVIATION...JLT

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
514 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

MNZ052>054-056>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
241115-
Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-
Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-
Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-
Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
514 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota...and west central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Snow will develop over southern Minnesota this evening and lift
toward central Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin through the night.
The heaviest snow tonight is expected across south central into
southeast Minnesota, where snowfall rates between 1 and 2 inches
per hour are expected after midnight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

The winter storm will continue into Friday night, with blizzard
conditions becoming more widespread across south central Minnesota
during the day Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters and snowfall observers are urged to report snowfall
amounts to the National Weather Service.

MNZ041>045-047>051-055-241115-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Swift-
514 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Minnesota...east central Minnesota and west central Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

The winter storm will continue into Friday night for southern into
east central Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters and snowfall observers are urged to report snowfall
amounts to the National Weather Service.