Alert archive / Minnesota / Winter Storm Watches in 2018
Winter Storm Watch 2, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this winter storm watch at Jan 19, 2018, 4:04 AM CST for 26 counties in Minnesota; 9 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Jan 21, 2018, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 19, 2018, 4:04 AM CST (10:04 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 21, 2018, 6:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Jan 21, 2018, 3:02 PM CST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
All 35 counties
Anoka County, MN, Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Carver County, MN, Chisago County, MN, Dakota County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Hennepin County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Martin County, MN, McLeod County, MN, Nicollet 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, Watonwan County, MN, Wright County, MN, Yellow Medicine 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
The radar
The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 28 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:08 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 00:00Z, 10.1 hours before the alert went out and 30 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
- 2049 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 44 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 238 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 277 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
624 WWUS43 KMPX 191004 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 404 AM CST Fri Jan 19 2018 ...Heavy snow Sunday night into Monday across Central Minnesota and northern Wisconsin... .A winter storm will bring a band of moderate to heavy snow late Sunday evening. There may be a brief break in the snow early Monday morning, but snow should increase again by mid morning with snowfall totals of 5 to 8 inches possible by the time the storm exits the region Monday evening. At this point, the snow will fall from Mankato through St Paul Minnesota toward Ladysmith Wisconsin. A wintry mix with freezing rain is possible south of the heavy snow band. This could lead to slick roads as well. Winds will be on the order of 20 to 30 mph which will also cause some blowing and drifting. The track of the heaviest snow will likely change as the forecast is updated over the next couple of days, but at this point be prepared for difficult driving conditions if you have travel plans across central or southern Minnesota and western and northern Wisconsin. MNZ060>063-066>070-073>078-082>084-091-WIZ014>016-023>025-027- 191815- /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0000Z-180122T2100Z/ Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott- Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan- Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn- Chippewa- Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Fairmont, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls 404 AM CST Fri Jan 19 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow with some mixed precipitation possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches and minor ice accumulations are possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and central, east central, south central, southeast and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 25 to 30 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared for difficult driving conditions if you have travel plans. $$ jrb
11 follow-up statements
884 WWUS43 KMPX 191737 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1137 AM CST Fri Jan 19 2018 ...Winter storm to affect central and southern Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin Sunday night into Monday... .A strong storm system will bring a band of moderate to heavy snow across a portion of southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin Sunday night, spreading east through Monday. At the present time, the Monday morning commute will likely be significantly impacted. Snowfall totals of 5 to 8 inches, some amounts locally higher, are possible by the time the storm exits the region Monday evening. At this point, the heavier snow will fall from Mankato through St Paul Minnesota toward Ladysmith Wisconsin. A wintry mix with freezing rain is possible south of the heavy snow band. This could lead to slick roads as well. Winds will be on the order of 20 to 30 mph which will also cause some blowing and drifting. Keep in mind, the track of the heaviest snow will likely change as the forecast is updated over the next couple of days. Be prepared for difficult driving conditions if you have travel plans across central or southern Minnesota and western and northern Wisconsin. MNZ060>063-066>070-073>078-082>084-091-WIZ014>016-023>025-027- 200145- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0000Z-180122T2100Z/ Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott- Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan- Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn- Chippewa- Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Fairmont, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls 1137 AM CST Fri Jan 19 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow. possible mixed precipitation over southeast Minnesota. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth are possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and central, east central, south central, southeast and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$
133 WWUS43 KMPX 192108 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 308 PM CST Fri Jan 19 2018 ...Winter storm to affect central and southern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin Sunday night into Monday... .A strong storm system will bring an area of moderate to heavy snow across a portion of southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin Sunday night, spreading east through Monday. Snowfall totals of 6 to 10 inches are possible by the time the storm exits the region Monday evening. At this point, the heaviest snow will fall south of a line from Redwood Falls through the Twin Cities toward St Croix Falls and Rice Lake. Other areas that may see heavy snow include Fairmont, Mankato, River Falls and Eau Claire. A wintry mix with a period of freezing rain is possible in south central Minnesota near the Iowa border, then toward Eau Claire, leading to slick roads. Winds will be around 20 to 35 mph which will cause blowing and drifting snow, especially in open country. Winds will begin diminishing Monday night. Remember, this is still a Winter Storm watch, and the track of the heaviest snow may change as the forecast is updated over the next couple of days. Be prepared for difficult driving conditions if you have travel plans across central or southern Minnesota and western and northern Wisconsin. MNZ053-065-085-092-093-200515- /O.EXB.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Chisago-Renville-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Center City, Olivia, Owatonna, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 308 PM CST Fri Jan 19 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow is possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. A light glaze of ice is also possible near Blue Earth and Albert Lea. * WHERE...Chisago, Renville, Steele, Faribault and Freeborn Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ WIZ026-028-200515- /O.EXB.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Pepin-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Durand and Eau Claire 308 PM CST Fri Jan 19 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow is possible, and a light glaze of ice is also possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are possible. * WHERE...Pepin and Eau Claire Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ MNZ060>063-066>070-073>077-082>084-091-200515- /O.EXT.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott- Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth- Waseca-Martin- Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, Mankato, Waseca, and Fairmont 308 PM CST Fri Jan 19 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow is possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches are possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow in open areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ MNZ078-WIZ014>016-023>025-027-200515- /O.EXT.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Chippewa- Including the cities of Red Wing, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls 308 PM CST Fri Jan 19 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches are possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$
066 WWUS43 KMPX 200406 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1006 PM CST Fri Jan 19 2018 ...Winter Storm to affect Central and Southern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin Sunday night into Monday... .A strong storm system will bring an area of moderate to heavy snow across a portion of southern through east central Minnesota into western Wisconsin Sunday night, spreading east through Monday. Snowfall totals of 6 to 10 inches are possible by the time the storm exits the region Monday evening. At this point, the heaviest snow will fall south of a line from Redwood Falls through the Twin Cities toward St Croix Falls and Rice Lake. Other areas that may see heavy snow include Fairmont, Mankato, River Falls and Eau Claire. A wintry mix with a period of freezing rain is possible in far southern Minnesota near the Iowa border, then toward Eau Claire, leading to slick roads. In addition, northeast winds between 20 to 35 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow, especially in open country. Winds will begin diminishing Monday night. Remember, this is still a Winter Storm watch, and the track of the heaviest snow may change as the forecast is updated over the next couple of days. Be prepared for difficult driving conditions if you have travel plans across central or southern Minnesota and western and northern Wisconsin. MNZ053-060>063-065>070-073>077-082>085-091>093-201200- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Renville-McLeod-Sibley- Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan- Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Center City, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 1006 PM CST Fri Jan 19 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches, with localized slightly higher amounts, and ice accumulations of a light glaze are possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ MNZ078-WIZ014>016-023>028-201200- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa- Eau Claire- Including the cities of Red Wing, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 1006 PM CST Fri Jan 19 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$
768 WWUS43 KMPX 200930 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 330 AM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...Winter Storm to affect Central and Southern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin Sunday night into Monday... .A strong storm system will bring an area of moderate to heavy snow across a portion of southern through east central Minnesota into western Wisconsin Sunday night, spreading east through Monday. Snowfall totals of 6 to 10 inches are possible by the time the storm exits the region Monday evening. At this point, the heaviest snow will fall south of a line from Redwood Falls through the Twin Cities toward St Croix Falls and Rice Lake. Other areas that may see heavy snow include Fairmont, Mankato, River Falls and Eau Claire. A wintry mix with a period of freezing rain is possible in far southern Minnesota near the Iowa border, then toward Eau Claire, leading to slick roads. In addition, northeast winds between 20 to 35 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions at times, especially in open country. Winds will begin diminishing Monday night. Remember, this is still a Winter Storm watch, and the track of the heaviest snow may change. Be prepared for difficult driving conditions if you have travel plans across central or southern Minnesota and western and northern Wisconsin. MNZ064-201730- /O.EXA.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Yellow Medicine- Including the city of Granite Falls 330 AM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches with isolated amounts possibly exceeding 6 inches. * WHERE...Yellow Medicine County. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow, and whiteout conditions at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ MNZ065-067-073>076-082>085-091>093-201730- /O.EXT.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Renville-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan- Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Olivia, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 330 AM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, and ice accumulations of around one tenth are possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow, and whiteout conditions at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ MNZ053-060>063-066-068>070-077-078-WIZ014>016-023>028-201730- /O.EXT.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0600Z-180123T0600Z/ Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Carver-Scott- Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin- Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Center City, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Faribault, Red Wing, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 330 AM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and central, east central, south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$
290 WWUS43 KMPX 200944 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 344 AM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...Winter Storm to affect Central and Southern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin Sunday night into Monday... .A strong storm system will bring an area of moderate to heavy snow across a portion of southern through east central Minnesota into western Wisconsin Sunday night, spreading east through Monday. Snowfall totals of 6 to 10 inches are possible by the time the storm exits the region Monday evening. At this point, the heaviest snow will fall south of a line from Redwood Falls through the Twin Cities toward St Croix Falls and Rice Lake. Other areas that may see heavy snow include Fairmont, Mankato, River Falls and Eau Claire. A wintry mix with a period of freezing rain is possible in far southern Minnesota near the Iowa border, then toward Eau Claire, leading to slick roads. In addition, northeast winds between 20 to 35 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions at times, especially in open country. Winds will begin diminishing Monday night. Remember, this is still a Winter Storm watch, and the track of the heaviest snow may change. Be prepared for difficult driving conditions if you have travel plans across central or southern Minnesota and western and northern Wisconsin. MNZ059-201745- /O.EXA.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0600Z-180123T0600Z/ Wright- Including the city of Monticello 344 AM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are possible. * WHERE...Wright County. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ MNZ064-065-067-073>076-082>085-091>093-201745- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Yellow Medicine-Renville-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur- Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Granite Falls, Olivia, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 344 AM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, and ice accumulations of around one tenth are possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow, and whiteout conditions at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ MNZ053-060>063-066-068>070-077-078-WIZ014>016-023>028-201745- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0600Z-180123T0600Z/ Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Carver-Scott- Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin- Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Center City, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Faribault, Red Wing, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 344 AM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and central, east central, south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$
114 WWUS43 KMPX 201700 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1100 AM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...WINTER STORM AIMING FOR SOUTHERN MINNESOTA TO WESTERN AND NORTHERN WISCONSIN LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... ...TIGHT SNOWFALL GRADIENT ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BAND LIKELY... .A strong storm system will bring an area of heavy snow across a portion of southern through east central Minnesota into western Wisconsin by early Monday morning. Snowfall totals of 6 to 12 inches are possible by the time the storm exits the region Monday evening. At this point, the heaviest snow will fall south of a line from Redwood Falls through the Twin Cities toward St Croix Falls and Rice Lake. There may only be minor snow accumulations northwest of that line, therefore any slight shift in track could result in localized large snowfall forecast changes. Other areas that may see heavy snow include Fairmont, Mankato, River Falls and Eau Claire. A wintry mix with a period of freezing rain is possible in far southern Minnesota near the Iowa border, then toward Eau Claire, leading to slick roads. In addition, northeast winds between 20 to 35 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions at times, especially in open country. Winds will begin diminishing Monday night. Remember, this is still a Winter Storm watch, and the track of the heaviest snow may change. Be prepared for difficult driving conditions if you have travel plans across central or southern Minnesota and western and northern Wisconsin. MNZ064-065-067-073>076-082>085-091>093-210100- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ Yellow Medicine-Renville-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur- Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Granite Falls, Olivia, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 1100 AM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow and mixed precipitation possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, and ice accumulations of around one tenth are possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow, and whiteout conditions at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ MNZ053-059>063-066-068>070-077-078-WIZ014>016-023>028-210100- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0600Z-180123T0600Z/ Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Carver- Scott-Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn- Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Center City, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Faribault, Red Wing, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 1100 AM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow and mixed precipitation possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and central, east central, south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ Borghoff
034 WWUS43 KMPX 202148 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 348 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...MAJOR WINTER STORM NOW HIGHLY LIKELY MONDAY ACROSS SOUTHERN/EASTERN MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN WISCONSIN... ...CONFIDENCE IN LOCATION OF TIGHT SNOWFALL GRADIENT IS STILL LOW SO THE WATCH CONTINUES FOR THE METRO... .The Winter Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning late Sunday night through Monday evening for areas southeast of a line from New Ulm, to Burnsville, to Rice Lake. A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect just to the west from Redwood Falls to the Twin Cities to Taylors Falls. A strong storm system will bring an area of heavy snow across south central and east central Minnesota into western Wisconsin by early Monday morning. Snowfall totals of 8 to 15 inches are likely by Monday evening. At this point, the heaviest snow will fall across the warning area. There may only be light snow accumulations northwest of that line, therefore any slight shift in track could result in large snowfall forecast changes. A wintry mix with a period of freezing rain is also possible Monday morning from Albert Lea toward Eau Claire, resulting in light ice accumulation. In addition, northeast winds between 20 to 30 mph, gusting to 35 or 40 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions at times, especially in open country. It is possible portions of the Winter Storm Warning will need to be upgraded to a Blizzard Warning in later forecasts. Be prepared for difficult driving conditions if you have travel plans across central or southern Minnesota and western and northern Wisconsin. MNZ074>076-082>085-091-092-210600- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0000Z-180123T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0002.180122T0300Z-180123T0600Z/ Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin- Faribault- Including the cities of New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, and Blue Earth 348 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to impossible, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 15 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow with localized whiteout conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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. $$ MNZ069-070-077-078-WIZ015-016-023>027-210600- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0600Z-180123T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0002.180122T0900Z-180123T0600Z/ Scott-Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin- Chippewa- Including the cities of Shakopee, Hastings, Faribault, Red Wing, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, and Chippewa Falls 348 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to impossible, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 13 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and east central, south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From 3 AM Monday to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ MNZ064-065-067-073-210600- /O.EXT.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0300Z-180123T0600Z/ Yellow Medicine-Renville-Sibley-Redwood- Including the cities of Granite Falls, Olivia, Gaylord, and Redwood Falls 348 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are possible. * WHERE...Yellow Medicine, Renville, Sibley and Redwood Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ MNZ053-059>063-066-068-WIZ014-210600- /O.EXT.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0900Z-180123T0600Z/ Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Carver- Polk- Including the cities of Center City, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Chaska, and Osceola 348 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches are possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Wisconsin and central and east central Minnesota. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ MNZ093-210600- /O.EXT.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0300Z-180123T0600Z/ Freeborn- Including the city of Albert Lea 348 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of one tenth to two tenths of an inch are possible. * WHERE...Freeborn County. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ WIZ028-210600- /O.EXT.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0900Z-180123T0600Z/ Eau Claire- Including the city of Eau Claire 348 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are possible. * WHERE...Eau Claire County. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ Borghoff
071 WWUS43 KMPX 210215 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 815 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...MAJOR WINTER STORM NOW HIGHLY LIKELY MONDAY ACROSS SOUTHERN/EASTERN MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN WISCONSIN... ...CONFIDENCE IN LOCATION OF TIGHT SNOWFALL GRADIENT IS STILL LOW SO THE WATCH CONTINUES FOR THE METRO... .The Winter Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning late Sunday night through Monday evening for areas southeast of a line from New Ulm, to Burnsville, to Rice Lake. A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect just to the west from Redwood Falls to the Twin Cities to Taylors Falls. A strong storm system will bring an area of heavy snow across south central and east central Minnesota into western Wisconsin by early Monday morning. Snowfall totals of 8 to 15 inches are likely by Monday evening. At this point, the heaviest snow will fall across the warning area. There may only be light snow accumulations northwest of that line, therefore any slight shift in track could result in large snowfall forecast changes. A wintry mix with a period of freezing rain is also possible Monday morning from Albert Lea toward Eau Claire, resulting in light ice accumulation. In addition, northeast winds between 20 to 30 mph, gusting to 35 or 40 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions at times, especially in open country. It is possible portions of the Winter Storm Warning will need to be upgraded to a Blizzard Warning in later forecasts. Be prepared for difficult driving conditions if you have travel plans across central or southern Minnesota and western and northern Wisconsin. MNZ074>076-082>085-091-092-211200- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0002.180122T0300Z-180123T0600Z/ Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin- Faribault- Including the cities of New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, and Blue Earth 815 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to impossible, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 11 to 15 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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. $$ MNZ069-070-077-078-WIZ015-016-023>027-211200- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0002.180122T0900Z-180123T0600Z/ Scott-Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin- Chippewa- Including the cities of Shakopee, Hastings, Faribault, Red Wing, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, and Chippewa Falls 815 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to impossible, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 13 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and east central, south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From 3 AM Monday to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ MNZ064-065-067-073-211200- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0300Z-180123T0600Z/ Yellow Medicine-Renville-Sibley-Redwood- Including the cities of Granite Falls, Olivia, Gaylord, and Redwood Falls 815 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are possible. * WHERE...Yellow Medicine, Renville, Sibley and Redwood Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ MNZ053-059>063-066-068-WIZ014-211200- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0900Z-180123T0600Z/ Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Carver- Polk- Including the cities of Center City, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Chaska, and Osceola 815 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Wisconsin and central and east central Minnesota. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ MNZ093-211200- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0300Z-180123T0600Z/ Freeborn- Including the city of Albert Lea 815 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of one tenth to two tenths of an inch are possible. * WHERE...Freeborn County. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ WIZ028-211200- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0900Z-180123T0600Z/ Eau Claire- Including the city of Eau Claire 815 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are possible. * WHERE...Eau Claire County. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$
272 WWUS43 KMPX 210956 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 356 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...MAJOR WINTER STORM HIGHLY LIKELY MONDAY ACROSS SOUTHERN/EASTERN MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN WISCONSIN... ...VERY TIGHT SNOWFALL GRADIENT EXPECTED OVER THE METRO SO THE WINTER STORM WATCH CONTINUES FOR THE METRO... .A portion of the Winter Storm Warning has been upgraded to a Blizzard Warning from Mankato to the south and west, including Fairmont and St. James. The Winter Storm Warning was expanded slightly southeast. A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Gaylord through the Twin Cites metro and Balsam Lake as this area will be close to a very tight snow gradient. A strong storm system will bring an area of heavy snow across south central and east central Minnesota into western Wisconsin by early Monday morning. Snowfall totals of 8 to 14 inches are likely by Monday evening in the warning area. Strong winds with gusts up to 40 MPH during the heavy snow period will lead to blizzard conditions in a portion of south central MN. Farther east, winds will be in the 20 to 30 MPH range and cause blowing and drifting snow. A wintry mix with a period of freezing rain is also possible Monday morning from Albert Lea toward Eau Claire, resulting in light ice accumulation. Be prepared for difficult driving conditions if you have travel plans across central or southern Minnesota and western and northern Wisconsin. MNZ074-082-083-091-092-211800- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.W.0002.180122T0300Z-180123T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.180122T0300Z-180123T0600Z/ Brown-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault- Including the cities of New Ulm, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth 356 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches are expected. * WHERE...Brown, Watonwan, Blue Earth, Martin and Faribault Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. 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. 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. $$ MNZ073-093-211800- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0300Z-180123T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KMPX.WS.W.0002.180122T0300Z-180123T0600Z/ Redwood-Freeborn- Including the cities of Redwood Falls and Albert Lea 356 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow and a wintry mix. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches, and ice accumulations of around one tenth are possible in Freeborn County. * WHERE...Redwood and Freeborn Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ WIZ028-211800- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0900Z-180123T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KMPX.WS.W.0002.180122T0900Z-180123T0600Z/ Eau Claire- Including the city of Eau Claire 356 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow and a wintry mix expected. Travel will be very difficult to impossible, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 12 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Eau Claire County. * WHEN...From 3 AM Monday to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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. $$ MNZ075-076-084-085-211800- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0002.180122T0300Z-180123T0600Z/ Nicollet-Le Sueur-Waseca-Steele- Including the cities of St Peter, Le Sueur, Waseca, and Owatonna 356 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to impossible, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 12 inches with localized amounts over 12 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth are expected. * WHERE...Nicollet, Le Sueur, Waseca and Steele Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ MNZ069-070-077-078-WIZ015-016-023>027-211800- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0002.180122T0900Z-180123T0600Z/ Scott-Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin- Chippewa- Including the cities of Shakopee, Hastings, Faribault, Red Wing, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, and Chippewa Falls 356 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and east central, south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From 3 AM Monday to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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. $$ MNZ064-065-211800- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0300Z-180123T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.180122T0300Z-180123T0600Z/ Yellow Medicine-Renville- Including the cities of Granite Falls and Olivia 356 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. In addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches combined with strong winds will impact travel. * WHERE...Yellow Medicine and Renville Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ MNZ067-211800- /O.EXT.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0900Z-180123T0600Z/ Sibley- Including the city of Gaylord 356 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches possible. * WHERE...Sibley County. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ MNZ053-059>063-066-068-WIZ014-211800- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0900Z-180123T0600Z/ Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Carver- Polk- Including the cities of Center City, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Chaska, and Osceola 356 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches are possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Wisconsin and central and east central Minnesota. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$
211 WWUS43 KMPX 211700 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1100 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...MAJOR WINTER STORM HIGHLY LIKELY MONDAY ACROSS SOUTHERN/ EASTERN MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN WISCONSIN... ...VERY TIGHT SNOWFALL GRADIENT EXPECTED OVER THE METRO SO THE WINTER STORM WATCH CONTINUES FOR THE METRO... .A Blizzard Warning continues from Mankato to the south and west, including Fairmont and St. James Monday. The Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the rest of south central Minnesota and most of west central Wisconsin. A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Gaylord through the Twin Cites metro and Balsam Lake as this area will be close to a very tight snow gradient. A strong storm system will bring an area of heavy snow across south central and east central Minnesota into western Wisconsin by Monday morning. Snowfall totals of 8 to 14 inches are likely by Monday evening in the warning area. Strong winds with gusts up to 40 MPH during the heavy snow period will lead to blizzard conditions in a portion of south central MN. Farther east, winds will be in the 20 to 30 MPH range and cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. A wintry mix with a period of freezing rain is also possible Monday morning from Albert Lea toward Eau Claire, resulting in light ice accumulation. Be prepared for difficult driving conditions if you have travel plans across central or southern Minnesota and western and northern Wisconsin. Driving conditions will deteriorate very rapidly heading east on I-94 or south on I-35 through the Twin Cities Monday. MNZ074-082-083-091-092-220100- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.180122T0300Z-180123T0600Z/ Brown-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault- Including the cities of New Ulm, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth 1100 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches are expected. * WHERE...Brown, Watonwan, Blue Earth, Martin and Faribault Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. 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. 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. $$ MNZ073-075-076-084-085-093-220100- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0002.180122T0300Z-180123T0600Z/ Redwood-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn- Including the cities of Redwood Falls, St Peter, Le Sueur, Waseca, Owatonna, and Albert Lea 1100 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow and a wintry mix. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches, and ice accumulations of around one tenth are possible in Freeborn County. * WHERE...Redwood and Freeborn Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ MNZ069-070-077-078-WIZ015-016-023>028-220100- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0002.180122T0900Z-180123T0600Z/ Scott-Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin- Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Shakopee, Hastings, Faribault, Red Wing, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 1100 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and east central, south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From 3 AM Monday to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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. $$ MNZ064-065-220100- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.180122T0300Z-180123T0600Z/ Yellow Medicine-Renville- Including the cities of Granite Falls and Olivia 1100 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. In addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches combined with strong winds will impact travel. * WHERE...Yellow Medicine and Renville Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ MNZ053-059>063-066>068-WIZ014-220100- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0900Z-180123T0600Z/ Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Sibley- Carver-Polk- Including the cities of Center City, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, and Osceola 1100 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches are possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Wisconsin and central and east central Minnesota. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ Borghoff
002 WWUS43 KMPX 212102 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 302 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...MAJOR WINTER STORM IMMINENT ACROSS SOUTHERN/EASTERN MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN WISCONSIN... ...VERY TIGHT SNOWFALL GRADIENT EXPECTED OVER THE METRO... .A Blizzard Warning continues from Mankato to the south and west, including Fairmont and St. James Monday. The Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the rest of south central Minnesota and most of east central Minnesota and west central Wisconsin, including most of the Twin Cities metro. Heavy snow will develop Monday morning across south central and east central Minnesota into western Wisconsin. Snowfall totals of 8 to 14 inches are likely by Monday evening in the warning area, with amounts rapidly tapering off near the western edge. Strong winds with gusts up to 40 MPH during the heavy snow will lead to blizzard conditions in a portion of south central MN. Farther east, winds will be in the 20 to 30 MPH range and cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. A wintry mix with a period of freezing rain is also possible Monday morning from Albert Lea toward Eau Claire, resulting in minor ice accumulation. Driving conditions will deteriorate very rapidly while heading east on I-94 or south on I-35 through the Twin Cities Monday. Conditions may be drastically different in a span of only 10 to 15 miles. MNZ073-220515- /O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0002.180122T0300Z-180123T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.180122T1500Z-180123T0600Z/ Redwood- Including the city of Redwood Falls 302 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...Redwood County. * WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of 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. $$ MNZ064-212215- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.180122T0300Z-180123T0600Z/ Yellow Medicine- Including the city of Granite Falls 302 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Accumulating snow will likely remain east of Yellow Medicine County. $$ MNZ059-212215- /O.CAN.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0900Z-180123T0600Z/ Wright- Including the city of Monticello 302 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED... Most of the accumulating snow will remain east of Wright County, however accumulations of an inch or two are still possible. $$ MNZ060-062-063-067-068-WIZ014-220515- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0900Z-180123T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WS.W.0002.180122T1500Z-180123T0600Z/ Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Sibley-Carver-Polk- Including the cities of Minneapolis, St Paul, Stillwater, Gaylord, Chaska, and Osceola 302 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches possible in the southeastern sections of the county. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Wisconsin and central and east central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. Driving conditions will deteriorate very rapidly while heading east on I-94 or south on I-35 through the Twin Cities Monday. Conditions may be drastically different in a span of only 10 to 15 miles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ MNZ074-082-083-091-092-220515- /O.EXT.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.180122T0900Z-180123T0600Z/ Brown-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault- Including the cities of New Ulm, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth 302 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 14 inches are expected. * WHERE...Brown, Watonwan, Blue Earth, Martin and Faribault Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM Monday to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ MNZ075-076-084-085-093-220515- /O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0002.180122T0900Z-180123T0600Z/ Nicollet-Le Sueur-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn- Including the cities of St Peter, Le Sueur, Waseca, Owatonna, and Albert Lea 302 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to impossible, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 12 inches are expected. * WHERE...Nicollet, Le Sueur, Waseca, Steele and Freeborn Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM Monday to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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. $$ MNZ070-077-078-WIZ015-016-023>028-220515- /O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0002.180122T1200Z-180123T0600Z/ Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin- Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Hastings, Faribault, Red Wing, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 302 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 11 inches, with localized amounts up to 13 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and east central, south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ MNZ069-220515- /O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0002.180122T1500Z-180123T0600Z/ Scott- Including the city of Shakopee 302 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches are expected. * WHERE...Scott County. * WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ MNZ053-061-066-220515- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0002.180122T0900Z-180123T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.180122T1500Z-180123T0600Z/ Chisago-Anoka-McLeod- Including the cities of Center City, Blaine, and Hutchinson 302 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute on Monday. In addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...Chisago, Anoka and McLeod Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. $$ MNZ065-220515- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.180122T1500Z-180123T0600Z/ Renville- Including the city of Olivia 302 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...Renville County. * WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to midnight CST Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of 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
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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.