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Winter Storm Warning 12, NWS Twin Cities, MN

December 31, 201810 counties in Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this winter storm warning at Dec 31, 2018, 2:00 AM CST for 10 counties in Minnesota. It was in force for 15 hr. 21 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
Dec 31, 2018, 2:00 AM CST (08:00 UTC)
Expired
Dec 31, 2018, 5:14 PM CST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN

Counties Benton County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Kanabec County, MN, Mille Lacs County, MN, Morrison County, MN, Pope County, MN, Stearns County, MN, Stevens County, MN, Swift County, MN, Todd County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 136 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:03 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
Dec 31, 5:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.41 Ese St. Cloud, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION SCSM5, ST. CLOUD (SCSU).
Dec 31, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.22 Sw Long Prairie, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION LNGM5, LONG PRAIRIE.
Dec 31, 6:26 AM CSTSNOW 3Starbuck, MNREPORT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Dec 31, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 21 Ssw Sauk Rapids, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-SR-32, 1 SSW SAUK RAPIDS.
Dec 31, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.64 S Albany, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-SR-29, ALBANY 3SSE.
Dec 31, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.6Melrose, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION MLRM5, MELROSE.
Dec 31, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 3.21 Ene Rice, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION RCEM5, RICE.
Dec 31, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 45 E Camp Ripley, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-MR-13, CAMP RIPLEY 4E.
Dec 31, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.13 Nw Donnelly, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-SV-4, DONNELLY 2WNW.
Dec 31, 7:21 AM CSTSNOW 2.6Sedan, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-PP-9, SEDAN.
Dec 31, 7:30 AM CSTSNOW 2.31 Sw Milaca, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION MLCM5, MILACA.
Dec 31, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.34 Nw Onamia, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-ML-1, ONAMIA 4WNW.
Dec 31, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.5St. Cloud, MN
Dec 31, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 3.62 Ene Morris, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION MRRM5, MORRIS (AG EXP FRM).
Dec 31, 9:00 AM CSTSNOW 5.56 N Farwell, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-DS-6, FARWELL 5N.
Dec 31, 9:30 AM CSTSNOW 2Sartell, MNREPORT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Dec 31, 11:10 AM CSTSNOW 2.55 S St. Cloud, MN
Dec 31, 12:19 PM CSTSNOW 3.51 Sw Little Falls, MN
Dec 31, 12:32 PM CSTSNOW 4.25 S St. Cloud, MN
Dec 31, 2:59 PM CSTSNOW 4.37 W Clearwater, MN
Dec 31, 3:59 PM CSTSNOW 4.5Miltona, MN

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 00:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 134 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 00:00Z on 2018-12-31Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2018-12-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 161 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1122 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
161 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
148 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

034 
WWUS43 KMPX 310800
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
200 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW TODAY...THEN VERY COLD WIND CHILLS THIS
EVENING AND TONIGHT...

.A Winter Storm Warning is in effect through 6 PM CST Monday, 
generally northwest of a line from Benson through St Cloud to
Mora. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for a few
counties just south of this line. Later tonight a Wind Chill 
Advisory will go into effect for western Minnesota. If you plan on
traveling, have warm clothes with you and tell someone where you 
are going and when you arrive.

The main concern in the winter storm warning is 3 to 5 additional
inches of snow, followed by north wind gusts near 35 mph. This 
will lead to low visibility and poor driving conditions, 
especially in open areas. Areas in the winter weather advisory
will have less snow.

Temperatures will fall today and by tonight wind chills readings 
are expected to drop to between 25 below and 35 below zero into
Tuesday morning. A Wind Chill Advisory has been issued from 6 PM 
Monday until Noon Tuesday generally west of a line from Little 
Falls to Redwood Falls. The dangerously cold wind chills could
cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes, so 
please make sure everyone in your party gets home safely tonight.

MNZ041>043-047>049-055-311600-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0012.181231T0800Z-190101T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Swift-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, and Benson
200 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with very cold wind chills
  expected. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 35 mph. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening 
  to noon CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions with
  reduced visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes, so please
  make sure everyone in your party gets home safely tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep warm clothes, a charged cell phone, an extra flashlight, and 
food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you cover exposed
skin and dress in layers.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-050-311600-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0012.181231T0800Z-190101T0000Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, and Foley
200 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with very cold wind chills
  expected. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 35 mph. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 PM CST this
  evening. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions with
  reduced visibility. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin, so please make sure everyone in your party 
  gets home safely tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep warm clothes, a charged cell phone, an extra flashlight, and 
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.

&&

$$

MNZ054-056>058-064-065-073-311600-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Redwood-
Including the cities of Madison, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield,
Granite Falls, Olivia, and Redwood Falls
200 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...2 to 4 inches of snow, blowing snow, and very cold wind
  chills. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Wind chills as low as 
  35 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central 
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from now to 6 PM CST 
  Monday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM Monday to noon 
  CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and patchy
  blowing snow. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause
  frostbite on exposed skin, so please make sure everyone in your
  party gets home safely tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow and blowing
snow will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and 
limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you cover exposed
skin and dress in layers.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ051-052-059-311600-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/
Sherburne-Isanti-Wright-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, and Monticello
200 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

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

* WHAT...1 to 3 inches of snow and blowing snow followed by very
  cold wind chills Monday night. Wind chills near 25 below zero.

* WHERE...Wright County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow and blowing
snow will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery 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
4 follow-up statements
596 
WWUS43 KMPX 311501
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
901 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW TODAY...THEN VERY COLD WIND CHILLS THIS
EVENING AND TONIGHT...

.A Winter Storm Warning is in effect through 6 PM CST Monday,
generally northwest of a line from Benson through St Cloud to
Mora. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for a few
counties just south of this line. Later tonight a Wind Chill
Advisory will go into effect for western Minnesota. If you plan
on traveling, have warm clothes with you and tell someone where
you are going and when you arrive.

The main concern in the winter storm warning is 1 to 2 additional
inches of snow, along with north wind gusts near 35 mph. This 
will lead to low visibility and poor driving conditions, 
especially in open areas. Areas in the winter weather advisory 
will have less snow.

Temperatures will fall today and by tonight wind chill readings 
are expected to drop to between 25 below and 35 below zero into 
Tuesday morning. A Wind Chill Advisory has been issued from 6 PM 
Monday until Noon Tuesday generally west of a line from Little 
Falls to Redwood Falls. The dangerously cold wind chills could 
cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

MNZ041>043-047>049-055-312315-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Swift-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, and Benson
901 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with very cold wind chills
  expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 35 mph. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening 
  to noon CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions with 
  reduced visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes, so 
  please make sure everyone in your party gets home safely 
  tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep warm clothes, a charged cell phone, an extra flashlight, and
food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you cover exposed
skin and dress in layers.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-050-312315-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, and Foley
901 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with very cold wind chills 
  expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Wind chills as low as 25 
  below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 PM CST this 
  evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions with 
  reduced visibility. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin, so please make sure everyone in your party 
  gets home safely tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep warm clothes, a charged cell phone, an extra flashlight, and
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.

&&

$$

MNZ054-056>058-064-065-073-312315-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Redwood-
Including the cities of Madison, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield,
Granite Falls, Olivia, and Redwood Falls
901 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...An additional 1 to 2 inches of snow, blowing snow, and 
  very cold wind chills. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Wind 
  chills as low as 35 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central 
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from now to 6 PM CST 
  Monday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM Monday to noon 
  CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and 
  patchy blowing snow. The dangerously cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin, so please make sure everyone 
  in your party gets home safely tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow and blowing
snow will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and
limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you cover exposed
skin and dress in layers.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ051-052-059-312315-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/
Sherburne-Isanti-Wright-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, and Monticello
901 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

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

* WHAT...1 to 3 inches of snow and blowing snow followed by very 
  cold wind chills Monday night. Wind chills near 25 below zero.

* WHERE...Wright County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow and blowing
snow will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery 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.

&&

$$
533 
WWUS43 KMPX 311819
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1219 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW THIS AFTERNOON FOLLOWED BY VERY COLD 
WIND CHILLS THIS EVENING AND TONIGHT...

.A Winter Storm Warning is in effect through 6 PM CST Monday,
generally northwest of a line from Benson through St Joseph. A 
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for a few counties just 
south and east of this line. Later tonight a Wind Chill Advisory 
will go into effect for western Minnesota. If you plan on 
traveling, have warm clothes with you and tell someone where you 
are going and when you arrive.

The main concern in the winter storm warning has transitioned to
blowing snow and reduced visibility, as north winds gust to near 
35 mph. This will lead to poor driving conditions, especially in 
open areas. 

Temperatures will fall today and by tonight wind chill readings
are expected to drop to between 25 below and 35 below zero into
Tuesday morning. A Wind Chill Advisory has been issued from 6 PM
Monday until Noon Tuesday generally west of a line from Little
Falls to Redwood Falls. The dangerously cold wind chills could
cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

MNZ042-043-010230-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/
Todd-Morrison-
Including the cities of Long Prairie and Little Falls
1219 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON CST TUESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected, with wind chills as low 
  as 35 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Morrison and Todd Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes, so 
  please make sure everyone in your party gets home safely 
  tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-050-311930-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, and Foley
1219 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Accumulating snow will continue to taper off this afternoon.
Patchy blowing snow and slippery roads will remain possible. 

$$

MNZ041-047>049-055-010230-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Swift-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, 
and Benson
1219 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with very cold wind chills
  expected. Additional snow accumulations up to 1 inch. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening 
  to noon CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions with 
  reduced visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes, so 
  please make sure everyone in your party gets home safely 
  tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep warm clothes, a charged cell phone, an extra flashlight, and
food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you cover exposed
skin and dress in layers.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ054-056>058-064-065-073-010230-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Redwood-
Including the cities of Madison, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield,
Granite Falls, Olivia, and Redwood Falls
1219 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Occasional visibility reductions to one quarter mile with
  blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 1 inch,
  followed by very cold wind chills tonight. Winds gusting as 
  high as 35 mph. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central 
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from now to 6 PM CST 
  Monday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM Monday to noon 
  CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and 
  patchy blowing snow. The dangerously cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin, so please make sure everyone 
  in your party gets home safely tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow and blowing
snow will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and
limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you cover exposed
skin and dress in layers.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ051-052-059-010000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/
Sherburne-Isanti-Wright-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, and Monticello
1219 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

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

* WHAT...Up to an additional 1 inch of snow and blowing snow.

* WHERE...Portions of central and east central Minnesota. 

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow and blowing
snow will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery 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.

&&

$$
675 
WWUS43 KMPX 312122
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
322 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WIDESPREAD BLOWING SNOW ACROSS WESTERN MINNESOTA FOLLOWED BY 
DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS TONIGHT...

.Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in 
effect through 6 PM CST across west central and portions of 
central Minnesota. A Wind Chill Warning is in effect for far 
western Minnesota with a Wind Chill Advisory in effect for the 
rest of western Minnesota tonight and Tuesday morning. 

Temperatures will continue to fall through tonight wind chill 
readings are expected to drop to between 25 below and 40 below 
zero by Tuesday morning. The dangerously cold wind chills could 
cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

MNZ041-047-048-055-010530-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.W.0002.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Swift-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, and Benson
322 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Widespread blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph. Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low 
  as 40 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Douglas, Stevens, Pope and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite
can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions
are not taken. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ054-056-010530-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.W.0002.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-
Including the cities of Madison and Montevideo
322 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Widespread blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
  Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35
  below zero expected.

* WHERE...Lac Qui Parle and Chippewa Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Tuesday. For 
  the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite
can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions
are not taken. 

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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.

&&

$$

MNZ042-010530-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.W.0002.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/
Todd-
Including the city of Long Prairie
322 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 40 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Todd County.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite
can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions
are not taken. 

&&

$$

MNZ049-010530-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/
Stearns-
Including the city of St Cloud
322 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Areas of blowing snow with very cold wind chills
  expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Wind chills as low 
  as 35 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening 
  to noon CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-050-074-082-091-010530-
/O.EXA.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Foley, New Ulm, 
St James, and Fairmont
322 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and south central 
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ057-058-064-065-073-010530-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, 
Olivia, and Redwood Falls
322 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Occasional visibility reductions to one quarter mile with
  blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Very cold wind 
  chills tonight. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central 
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from now to 6 PM CST 
  Monday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM Monday to noon 
  CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ051-052-059-010000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/
Sherburne-Isanti-Wright-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, and Monticello
322 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

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

* WHAT...Up to an additional 1 inch of snow and blowing snow.

* WHERE...Portions of central and east central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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.

&&

$$

MNZ043-010530-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/
Morrison-
Including the city of Little Falls
322 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected, with wind chills as low 
  as 35 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Morrison and Todd Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. 

&&

$$

Borghoff
654 
WWUS43 KMPX 312314
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
514 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...BLOWING SNOW ACROSS WESTERN MINNESOTA FOLLOWED BY DANGEROUSLY 
COLD WIND CHILLS TONIGHT...

.A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 9 PM this evening for
west central Minnesota due to blowing snow. A Wind Chill Warning 
is in effect for far western Minnesota with a Wind Chill Advisory 
in effect for the rest of western Minnesota tonight and Tuesday 
morning.

Temperatures will continue to fall through tonight wind chill
readings are expected to drop to between 25 below and 40 below
zero by Tuesday morning. The dangerously cold wind chills could
cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

MNZ047-055-010715-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-190101T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.W.0002.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/
Stevens-Swift-
Including the cities of Morris and Benson
514 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  expected. Areas of blowing snow this evening.

* WHERE...Stevens and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Tuesday. For 
  the Winter Weather Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite
can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions
are not taken. 

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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.

&&

$$

MNZ041-048-010715-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.W.0002.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/
Douglas-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria and Glenwood
514 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  expected.

* WHERE...Douglas and Pope Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite
can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions
are not taken. 

&&

$$

MNZ049-010715-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/
Stearns-
Including the city of St Cloud
514 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Stearns County.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ057-058-010715-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/
Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Including the cities of Willmar and Litchfield
514 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Kandiyohi and Meeker Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ051-052-059-010015-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-190101T0000Z/
Sherburne-Isanti-Wright-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, and Monticello
514 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

MNZ054-056-010715-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-190101T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.W.0002.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-
Including the cities of Madison and Montevideo
514 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Widespread blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
  Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Lac Qui Parle and Chippewa Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Tuesday. For 
  the Winter Weather Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite
can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions
are not taken. 

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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.

&&

$$

MNZ042-010715-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.W.0002.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/
Todd-
Including the city of Long Prairie
514 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  expected.

* WHERE...Todd County.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite
can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions
are not taken. 

&&

$$

MNZ064-065-073-010715-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-190101T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Granite Falls, Olivia, and Redwood Falls
514 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Occasional visibility reductions to one quarter mile with
  blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Very cold wind
  chills as low as 35 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central 
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 9 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. 

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>045-050-074-082-091-010715-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.190101T0000Z-190101T1800Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Foley, 
New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont
514 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero.

* WHERE...Morrison and Todd Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. 

&&

$$

Borghoff

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Winter Storm Warnings in Minnesota, 2018Every winter storm warning in 2018

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.