Winter Storm Watch 3, NWS Twin Cities, MN

Anoka County, MN, Benton County, MN, Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Carver County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Chisago County, MN, Dakota County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Hennepin County, MN, Isanti County, MN, Kanabec County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Martin County, MN, McLeod County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Mille Lacs County, MN, Morrison County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Ramsey County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Rice County, MN, Scott County, MN, Sherburne County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Stearns 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

753 
WWUS43 KMPX 230351
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
951 PM CST Thu Feb 22 2018

...WIDESPREAD SNOW TONIGHT WITH SEVERAL INCHES EXPECTED... 
...MAJOR WINTER STORM POSSIBLE SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND SATURDAY 
NIGHT...

.A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for the entire area
tonight. Steady snow has overspread the area this evening. It will
end in southwest MN around 2am, the I-94 corridor in MN around 6
am, and finish in western WI by 9am. A brief period of freezing 
drizzle is also possible after the snow ends across southern 
Minnesota into western Wisconsin. Snowfall totals will range from 
around 3 inches across southern Minnesota toward Eau Claire, WI 
to 4 to 6 inches across western and central Minnesota into
northwest Wisconsin. Little or no ice accumulation is expected.

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued from Saturday afternoon
through Saturday night for areas east of a line from Canby to
Little Falls, Minnesota. Moderate to heavy snow will overspread
the area again Saturday afternoon, continuing through most of
Saturday night before ending by Sunday morning. Snowfall totals
of 6 to 12 inches are expected in the watch area. In addition,
strong northwest winds gusting to 35 mph Saturday night will lead
to areas of blowing snow, especially across southern and western
Minnesota. Travel could become very difficult Saturday night
through early Sunday.

MNZ049-051-057>060-062-066>070-076>078-085-231200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180223T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0003.180224T2100Z-180225T1200Z/
Stearns-Sherburne-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Ramsey-McLeod-
Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Steele-
Including the cities of St Cloud, Elk River, Willmar, Litchfield,
Monticello, Minneapolis, St Paul, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, 
Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, and Owatonna
951 PM CST Thu Feb 22 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow occurring tonight. Heavy snow possible Saturday
  night. Snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected, with 
  another 6 to 12 inches possible Saturday afternoon through 
  Saturday night.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM CST Friday. 
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday afternoon through 
  late Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at
  times. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause patchy blowing
  and drifting snow Saturday night.

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.

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.

$$

MNZ043>045-050-052-053-061-063-WIZ014>016-023>028-231200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180223T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0003.180224T2100Z-180225T1200Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Isanti-Chisago-Anoka-
Washington-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-
Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Foley, 
Cambridge, Center City, Blaine, Stillwater, Osceola, Rice Lake, 
Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
951 PM CST Thu Feb 22 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow occurring tonight. Heavy snow possible Saturday
  night. Snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches tonight, with 
  another 6 to 12 inches possible Saturday afternoon through 
  Saturday night.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and 
  central and east central Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 9 AM CST Friday. 
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday afternoon through 
  late Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause patchy 
  blowing and drifting snow Saturday night.

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.

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.

$$

MNZ056-064-065-073>075-082-083-091-092-231200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180223T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0003.180224T1800Z-180225T1200Z/
Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-
Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of Montevideo, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, 
and Blue Earth
951 PM CST Thu Feb 22 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow occurring tonight with a brief period of freezing
  drizzle possible late tonight. Heavy snow possible Saturday
  night. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations
  of a light glaze tonight, with another 6 to 12 inches of snow 
  possible late Saturday afternoon through Saturday night.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 AM CST Friday. 
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday afternoon through 
  late Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy 
  blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
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.

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.

$$

MNZ084-093-231200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180223T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0003.180224T2100Z-180225T1200Z/
Waseca-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Waseca and Albert Lea
951 PM CST Thu Feb 22 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Moderate snow tonight with a brief period of freezing
  drizzle possible early Friday morning. Heavy snow possible
  Saturday night. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice
  accumulations of a light glaze are expected tonight, with
  another 6-12 inches possible late Saturday afternoon through
  Saturday night.

* WHERE...Waseca and Freeborn Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 AM CST Friday. 
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday afternoon through 
  late Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy 
  blowing and drifting snow Saturday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
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.

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.

$$

MNZ041-042-047-048-231200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180223T1200Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
and Glenwood
951 PM CST Thu Feb 22 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow continuing through tonight. Total snow accumulations
  of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

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.

$$

MNZ054-055-230900-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180223T0900Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-
Including the cities of Madison and Benson
951 PM CST Thu Feb 22 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring through 3 am cst tonight. Total snow accumulations
  of 3 to 5 inches are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

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.

$$

950 
WWUS43 KMPX 230947
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
347 AM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...Heavy snow expected Saturday afternoon and Saturday night...

.A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect Saturday afternoon through
Saturday night for areas east of a line from Canby to Little 
Falls, Minnesota. Moderate to heavy snow with rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour will overspread the area Saturday afternoon and
evening. A narrow swath with snowfall totals of 6 to 9 inches is 
likely across part of the watch area. This swath of 6 to 9 inches 
won't cover the entire watch area, but there is still some 
uncertainty in where exactly the snow band will develop. In 
addition, northwest winds gusting to near 30 mph Saturday night 
will lead to areas of blowing snow, especially across southern and
western Minnesota. Travel could become very difficult Saturday 
night through early Sunday.

The Winter Weather Advisory will expire this morning as the snow
ends across the region. There could be some light freezing 
drizzle mixed in with the snow at times, but little or no ice 
accumulation is expected.

MNZ049-051-057>060-062-066>070-076>078-085-231800-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180223T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0003.180224T2100Z-180225T1200Z/
Stearns-Sherburne-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Ramsey-McLeod-
Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Steele-
Including the cities of St Cloud, Elk River, Willmar, Litchfield,
Monticello, Minneapolis, St Paul, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, 
Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, and Owatonna
347 AM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation ending this morning. Heavy snow
  possible Saturday with total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches 
  are possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM CST early 
  this morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday 
  afternoon through late Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times. Significant reductions in visibility are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
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.

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.

$$

MNZ043>045-050-052-053-061-063-WIZ014>016-023>028-231800-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180223T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0003.180224T2100Z-180225T1200Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Isanti-Chisago-Anoka-
Washington-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-
Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Foley, 
Cambridge, Center City, Blaine, Stillwater, Osceola, Rice Lake, 
Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
347 AM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation ending this morning. Heavy snow
  possible Saturday with total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 
  inches are possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and 
  central and east central Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 9 AM CST this 
  morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday afternoon 
  through late Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause patchy 
  blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
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.

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.

$$

MNZ041-042-047-048-231200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180223T1200Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
and Glenwood
347 AM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow ending, but plan on slippery road conditions,
  including during the morning commute.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

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.

$$

MNZ056-064-065-073>075-082-083-091-092-231800-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0003.180224T1800Z-180225T1200Z/
Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-
Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of Montevideo, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, 
and Blue Earth
347 AM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.

* 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.

$$

MNZ084-093-231800-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0003.180224T2100Z-180225T1200Z/
Waseca-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Waseca and Albert Lea
347 AM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow with mixed precipitation possible. Plan on 
  difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 
  inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are possible.

* WHERE...Waseca and Freeborn Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.

* 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.

$$

jrb

007 
WWUS43 KMPX 231213
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
613 AM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...Heavy snow expected Saturday afternoon and Saturday night...

.A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect Saturday afternoon
through Saturday night for areas east of a line from Canby to
Little Falls, Minnesota. Moderate to heavy snow with rates of
1 to 2 inches per hour will overspread the area Saturday
afternoon and evening. A narrow swath with snowfall totals of
6 to 9 inches is likely across part of the watch area. This swath
of 6 to 9 inches won't cover the entire watch area, but there is
still some uncertainty in where exactly the snow band will
develop. In addition, northwest winds gusting to near 30 mph
Saturday night will lead to areas of blowing snow, especially
across southern and western Minnesota. Travel could become very
difficult Saturday night through early Sunday.

The Winter Weather Advisory will expire this morning as the snow
ends across the region. There could be some light freezing
drizzle mixed in with the snow at times, but little or no ice
accumulation is expected.

MNZ049-051-057>060-062-066>070-076>078-085-232015-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180223T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0003.180224T2100Z-180225T1200Z/
Stearns-Sherburne-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Ramsey-McLeod-
Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Steele-
Including the cities of St Cloud, Elk River, Willmar, Litchfield,
Monticello, Minneapolis, St Paul, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, 
Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, and Owatonna
613 AM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are 
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor 
the latest forecasts.

$$

MNZ041-042-047-048-231315-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180223T1200Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
and Glenwood
613 AM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Snow has ended across the region, but expect snow covered roads
this morning.

$$

MNZ043>045-050-052-053-061-063-WIZ014>016-023>028-232015-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180223T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0003.180224T2100Z-180225T1200Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Isanti-Chisago-Anoka-
Washington-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-
Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Foley, 
Cambridge, Center City, Blaine, Stillwater, Osceola, Rice Lake, 
Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
613 AM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Lingering light snow this morning. Heavy snow possible
  Saturday with snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and 
  central and east central Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 9 AM CST this 
  morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday afternoon 
  through late Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph could 
  cause patchy blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that
visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow
around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. 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.

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor 
the latest forecasts.

$$

MNZ056-064-065-073>075-082-083-091-092-232015-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0003.180224T1800Z-180225T1200Z/
Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-
Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of Montevideo, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, 
and Blue Earth
613 AM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are 
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor 
the latest forecasts.

$$

MNZ084-093-232015-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0003.180224T2100Z-180225T1200Z/
Waseca-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Waseca and Albert Lea
613 AM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow with mixed precipitation possible. Plan on 
  difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 
  inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are possible.

* WHERE...Waseca and Freeborn Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.

* 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 accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor 
the latest forecasts.

$$

jrb

854 
WWUS43 KMPX 231418
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
818 AM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND SATURDAY NIGHT...

.A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect Saturday afternoon
through Saturday night for areas east of a line from Canby to
Little Falls, Minnesota. Moderate to heavy snow with rates of
1 to 2 inches per hour will overspread the area Saturday
afternoon and evening. A narrow swath with snowfall totals of
6 to 9 inches is likely across part of the watch area. This swath
of 6 to 9 inches won't cover the entire watch area, but there is
still some uncertainty in where exactly the snow band will
develop. In addition, northwest winds gusting to near 30 mph
Saturday night will lead to areas of blowing snow, especially
across southern and western Minnesota. Travel could become very
difficult Saturday night through early Sunday.

MNZ043>045-050-052-053-061-063-WIZ014>016-023>028-232230-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180223T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0003.180224T2100Z-180225T1200Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Isanti-Chisago-Anoka-
Washington-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-
Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Foley, 
Cambridge, Center City, Blaine, Stillwater, Osceola, Rice Lake, 
Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
818 AM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible late Saturday with snow 
  accumulations of 6 to 9 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and 
  central and east central Minnesota.

* WHEN...Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph could 
  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.

$$

MNZ056-064-065-073>075-082-083-091-092-232230-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0003.180224T1800Z-180225T1200Z/
Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-
Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of Montevideo, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, 
and Blue Earth
818 AM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.

* 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.

$$

MNZ049-051-057>060-062-066>070-076>078-084-085-093-232230-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0003.180224T2100Z-180225T1200Z/
Stearns-Sherburne-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Ramsey-McLeod-
Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of St Cloud, Elk River, Willmar, Litchfield,
Monticello, Minneapolis, St Paul, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, 
Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Waseca, 
Owatonna, and Albert Lea
818 AM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.

* 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

187 
WWUS43 KMPX 232016
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
216 PM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...HEAVY SNOW AND SOME BLOWING SNOW EXPECTED SATURDAY AFTERNOON 
AND SATURDAY NIGHT...

.A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect from Saturday afternoon 
through Saturday night for areas east of a line from Redwood Falls
to St. Cloud, Minnesota except for Eau Claire and Freeborn 
counties. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the remainder
of the area. 

Heavy snow with rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will spread into 
the area Saturday afternoon or early evening. Given the expected
intensity, conditions will deteriorate rapidly following the 
onset of the snow. Snowfall totals of 6 to 9 inches are likely 
across the warned area with 4 to 6 inches expected in the advisory
area. In addition, northwest winds gusting to 30 to 35 mph late 
Saturday night will lead to areas of blowing snow, especially 
across southern and eastern Minnesota, and western Wisconsin. 
Travel could become very difficult Saturday night through early 
Sunday.

MNZ065-073>075-082-083-091-092-240615-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0003.180224T1800Z-180225T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0003.180224T1800Z-180225T0900Z/
Renville-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
Faribault-
Including the cities of Olivia, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter,
St James, Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth
216 PM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 3 AM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are expected. 

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

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 3 AM CST Sunday. The snow will
  begin around noon and end between 9 PM and midnight. Patchy 
  blowing snow will follow the accumulating snow until late 
  Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause patchy blowing and 
  drifting snow.

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. 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.

&&

$$

MNZ050-051-058>063-066>070-076>078-084-085-WIZ023-024-026-240615-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0003.180224T2100Z-180225T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0003.180224T2100Z-180225T1200Z/
Benton-Sherburne-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-
Steele-St. Croix-Pierce-Pepin-
Including the cities of Foley, Elk River, Litchfield, Monticello,
Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, 
Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, and Durand
216 PM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and central, east 
  central, south central and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 6 AM CST Sunday. The snow will
  begin around 3 PM and end around midnight. Areas of blowing 
  snow will follow the accumulating snow until early Sunday 
  morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing 
  and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions 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. 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.

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-052-053-WIZ014>016-025-027-240615-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0003.180224T2100Z-180225T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0003.180225T0000Z-180225T1200Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-Dunn-Chippewa-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Cambridge, Center City, 
Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls
216 PM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and 
  east central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM CST Sunday. The snow will
  begin around 6 PM and end between midnight and 3 AM. Areas of 
  blowing snow will follow the accumulating snow until early 
  Sunday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  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 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. 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.

&&

$$

MNZ056-064-240615-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0003.180224T1800Z-180225T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.180224T1800Z-180225T0900Z/
Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Montevideo and Granite Falls
216 PM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 3 AM
CST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 3 AM CST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Winds gusting as high as 25 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.

&&

$$

MNZ093-240615-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0003.180224T2100Z-180225T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.180224T1800Z-180225T0900Z/
Freeborn-
Including the city of Albert Lea
216 PM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 3 AM
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Freeborn County.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 3 AM CST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing 
  and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel
difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road
conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for
Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state.

&&

$$

MNZ043-049-057-240615-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0003.180224T2100Z-180225T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.180224T2100Z-180225T1200Z/
Morrison-Stearns-Kandiyohi-
Including the cities of Little Falls, St Cloud, and Willmar
216 PM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM
CST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Morrison, Stearns and Kandiyohi Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 6 AM CST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Winds gusting as high as 30 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.

&&

$$

WIZ028-240615-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0003.180224T2100Z-180225T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.180225T0000Z-180225T1200Z/
Eau Claire-
Including the city of Eau Claire
216 PM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eau Claire County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM CST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In 
  addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting 
  as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting 
  snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
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.

&&

$$

MNZ047-054-055-240615-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.180224T1800Z-180225T0900Z/
Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-
Including the cities of Morris, Madison, and Benson
216 PM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 3 AM
CST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Stevens, Lac Qui Parle and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 3 AM CST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be 
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ041-042-048-240615-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.180224T2100Z-180225T1200Z/
Douglas-Todd-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, and Glenwood
216 PM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM
CST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Douglas, Todd and Pope Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 6 AM CST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Winds gusting as high as 25 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

Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1155 AM CST Thu Feb 22 2018

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 428 AM CST Thu Feb 22 2018

Widespread snow will give everyone in the forecast area at least a
couple of inches starting later today, with most locations seeing
around 2-4 inches by the time the snow ends Friday morning. The
heaviest amounts will be north of I-94. Winds will be light with
this snow, so little if any blowing or drifting is expected.

The main driver behind this precip is isentropic ascent ahead of an
approaching shortwave that is currently rounding the base of a
longwave trough over CO/NM. Broad lift will develop ahead of this
wave, which is evident by the surface pressure dropping from around
1040mb this morning, to roughly 1025mb Friday morning.

There is not a strong Fgen signal, meaning there is little potential
for any focused area of ascent and banded precipitation. There will
certainly be some mesoscale features that appear on radar later this
evening, but the potential for any location to pick up 6 or 8 inches
of snow is very low. Instead should see widespread light to moderate
snow develop and lift northeast today, with the heaviest snow
falling later this evening.

Forecast soundings show light winds at the surface but there is a
small dendritic growth zone and most of the lift is focused below
it. For that reason shouldn't see outrageous snow ratios, with
generally 13:1 expected. Forecast soundings also a loss of ice later
tonight, so have some freezing drizzle mixed in with the snow. Any
ice accumulations should range from a light glazing, to none at
all.

.LONG TERM...(Friday through Wednesday)
Issued at 428 AM CST Thu Feb 22 2018

The main concern in the long term period is the winter storm
potential for Saturday.  Currently, an amplified trough is digging
across the Pacific Northwest.  It will continue digging today and
slowly transition eastward through Friday.  By Friday night, surface
cyclogenesis will be ongoing along the lee of the rockies, with a
surface low emerging and advancing eastward across the state of
Kansas early Saturday.

Strong low-level warm air advection will lift into the area,
along with the upper level PV feature and trough becoming negatively-
tilted.  There is decent agreement among the models that the
Colorado low will curve northeast through eastern Iowa and into
Wisconsin.  There are small differences in the exact path of the
low, but that doesn't change the fact that we will see accumulating
snow Saturday through Saturday night.

When the surface low turns northeast, it's being driven by the upper
trough becoming negatively-tilted, and an increasing jet streak on
the southern flank.  The response is a deepening surface low as the
system moves across the midwest, so there will certainly be strong
winds with this system.  Heavy snow combined with strong winds is
going to make for very difficult travel Saturday night for much of
the area.  In terms of amounts, the QPF is looking more impressive
and given the reasons mentioned above, forcing should be strong with
this system.  Generally a range of 0.4"-0.8" of QPF will yield snow
amounts in the 5 to 9 inch range in the heaviest band (eastern MN
and western WI). Near whiteout conditions will be likely during
the falling snow with wind potential up to around 30 MPH, but
possibly stronger based on exact path and pressure of the surface
low.

Beyond that, near normal temperatures and dry conditions are in the
forecast for early next week.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Friday afternoon)
Issued at 1155 AM CST Thu Feb 22 2018

MVFR cigs are in place across southwest and portions of central
MN, but it is VFR elsewhere. Snow will begin advancing northeast
this afternoon and become widespread by the evening. 3 to 6 inches
are expected tonight with LIFR conditions expected. Improving cigs
will occur Friday morning as the slug of moisture shifts northeast
out of the area.

KMSP...A few snowflakes are flying at TAF issuance time, but these
should end shortly with VFR conditions for most of the afternoon.
The snow appears to move in around 23Z and become steadiest after
01-02Z before ending around 09Z. 3 to 5 inches can be expected.

/OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/
Sat...VFR early. Then IFR/SN with LIFR possible in the afternoon
and overnight. Significant snow accums possible. Wind E 5-15 kts.
Sun...MVFR early, VFR late. Wind W 10-20 kts.

&&

.MPX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...Winter Weather Advisory from 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST
     Friday for WIZ014>016-023>028.

MN...Winter Weather Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST
     Friday for MNZ041-042-047>049-051-057>060-062-066>070-
     076>078-085.

     Winter Weather Advisory from 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST
     Friday for MNZ043>045-050-052-053-061-063.

     Winter Weather Advisory until 3 AM CST Friday for MNZ054>056-064-
     065-073>075-082>084-091>093.

&&

SHORT TERM...JRB
LONG TERM...SPD
AVIATION...BORGHOFF

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
610 AM CST Thu Feb 22 2018

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
231215-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
610 AM CST Thu Feb 22 2018

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Snow will lift northward across the region later today. Most
locations can expect 2-4 inches by the time the snow ends Friday
morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Confidence is increasing in a stronger storm across eastern
Minnesota and western Wisconsin Saturday and Saturday night. 6 to
10 inches are likely in the heavy snow band, but the exact
location of this band is still uncertain.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.

jrb