Alert archive / Minnesota / Blizzard Warnings in 2019
Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this blizzard warning at Jan 23, 2019, 2:51 AM CST for 20 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Jan 23, 2019, 9:00 PM CST. It was in force for 11 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 23, 2019, 2:51 AM CST (08:51 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 23, 2019, 9:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Jan 24, 2019, 8:14 AM CST
- In force
- 11 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
Counties Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Martin County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Pope County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Steele County, MN, Stevens County, MN, Swift County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN
The radar
The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 102 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 00:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 99 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
- 719 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 42 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -44 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 63 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
013 WWUS43 KMPX 230851 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 251 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...GROUND BLIZZARD POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING... .A Blizzard Warning has been issued for western Minnesota from Wednesday night through Thursday morning as very dangerous travel conditions are expected. Strong northwest winds with gusts of 35 to 45 mph will develop behind an arctic front late Wednesday evening. Due to a deep snowpack, widespread blowing snow with whiteout conditions appear likely across western Minnesota. In central and southern Minnesota the winds will be a bit lighter, and there is some question about the condition of the snowpack. A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for blowing and drifting snow Wednesday night through Thursday morning. MNZ041-047-048-054>056-064-231700- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0001.190124T0300Z-190124T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.190124T0300Z-190124T1800Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls 251 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected with light snow showers and northerly wind gusts as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions with significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected. 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 charged cell phone and 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. && $$ MNZ057-231700- /O.EXA.KMPX.WS.A.0001.190124T0700Z-190124T1800Z/ Kandiyohi- Including the city of Willmar 251 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi County. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a potential for blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very dangerous. && $$ MNZ065-067-073>077-082>085-091>093-231700- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0001.190124T0700Z-190124T1800Z/ Renville-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan- Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Olivia, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 251 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a potential for blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very dangerous. && $$ jrb
6 follow-up statements
469 WWUS43 KMPX 231219 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 619 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...GROUND BLIZZARD POSSIBLE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... .A Blizzard Warning has been issued for western Minnesota from Wednesday night through Thursday morning as very dangerous travel conditions are expected. Strong northwest winds with gusts of 35 to 45 mph will develop behind an arctic front late Wednesday evening. Due to a deep snowpack, widespread blowing snow with whiteout conditions appear likely across western Minnesota. In central and southern Minnesota the winds will be a bit lighter, and there is some question about the condition of the snowpack. A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for blowing and drifting snow Wednesday night through Thursday morning. MNZ041-047-048-054>056-064-232030- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.190124T0300Z-190124T1800Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls 619 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected with light snow showers and northerly wind gusts as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions with significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected. 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 charged cell phone and 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. && $$ MNZ057-065-067-073>077-082>085-091>093-232030- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0001.190124T0700Z-190124T1800Z/ Kandiyohi-Renville-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice- Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Willmar, Olivia, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 619 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a potential for blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very dangerous. && $$
469 WWUS43 KMPX 232103 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 303 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...GROUND BLIZZARD POSSIBLE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... .A Blizzard Warning is in effect for western and southern Minnesota tonight through Thursday morning, with very dangerous travel conditions expected to develop overnight. Strong northwest winds with gusts of 35 to 45 mph will develop behind an arctic front late tonight across western Minnesota, moving through southern Minnesota as the morning progresses. With a deep snowpack in place and a few inches of recently fallen snow, widespread blowing snow with whiteout conditions appears likely across portions of western and southern Minnesota. Further east into central and southeastern Minnesota, winds are forecast to be lighter with less fresh snow to potentially blow around. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for these areas Thursday, where blowing snow may lead to limited visibility and hazardous travel conditions. In addition to blowing snow, the gusty winds and plummeting temperatures will result in dangerously wind chill values of -25 to -30 degrees developing through the day on Thursday, and continuing through Friday morning. MNZ057-240515- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0001.190124T0700Z-190124T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.190124T1500Z-190124T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.190124T0300Z-190124T1500Z/ Kandiyohi- Including the city of Willmar 303 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions and blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi County. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 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. 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. && $$ MNZ065-067-073>075-082-083-091-092-240515- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0001.190124T0700Z-190124T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.190124T1500Z-190125T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.190124T0600Z-190124T1500Z/ Renville-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin- Faribault- Including the cities of Olivia, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth 303 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions and blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 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. 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. && $$ MNZ041-047-048-054>056-064-240515- /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.190124T1500Z-190124T2100Z/ /O.EXT.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.190124T0300Z-190124T1500Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls 303 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions and blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ076-077-084-085-093-240515- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0001.190124T0700Z-190124T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.190124T0600Z-190125T0000Z/ Le Sueur-Rice-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn- Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, Waseca, Owatonna, and Albert Lea 303 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Le Sueur, Rice, Waseca, Steele and Freeborn Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 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. && $$ MNZ078-240515- /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.190124T0600Z-190125T0000Z/ Goodhue- Including the city of Red Wing 303 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Goodhue County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ042-049-058-066-240515- /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.190124T0300Z-190124T2100Z/ Todd-Stearns-Meeker-McLeod- Including the cities of Long Prairie, St Cloud, Litchfield, and Hutchinson 303 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Todd, Stearns, Meeker and McLeod Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 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. && $$
688 WWUS43 KMPX 240256 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 856 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...GROUND BLIZZARD EXPECTED LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... .A Blizzard Warning is in effect for western and southern Minnesota late tonight through Thursday morning. Dangerous travel conditions are expected to develop overnight in these areas, including on I-90 and I-35 across southern Minnesota. Northwest winds will increase with gusts of 35 to 45 mph behind an arctic front late this evening across western Minnesota, moving through southern Minnesota overnight. With a deep snowpack in place and a few inches of recently fallen snow, widespread blowing snow with occasional whiteout conditions appear likely. Further east into central and southeastern Minnesota, winds are forecast to be lighter with less fresh snow to potentially blow around. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for these areas late tonight and Thursday, where blowing snow may lead to limited visibility and hazardous travel conditions. In addition to blowing snow, the gusty winds and plummeting temperatures will result in wind chill values of 25 below to 30 below through the day on Thursday and continuing through Friday morning. MNZ084-085-093-241100- /O.EXB.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.190124T0900Z-190124T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.190124T1500Z-190125T0000Z/ Waseca-Steele-Freeborn- Including the cities of Waseca, Owatonna, and Albert Lea 856 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions and blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Waseca, Steele and Freeborn Counties. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM CST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on dangerous travel conditions. Occasional whiteout conditions are expected. The morning commute will be severely impacted. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 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. 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. && $$ MNZ041-047-048-054>057-064-241100- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.190124T0300Z-190124T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.190124T1500Z-190124T2100Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi- Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, and Granite Falls 856 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THURSDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions and blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on dangerous travel conditions. Occasional whiteout conditions are expected. The morning commute will be severely impacted. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 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. 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. && $$ MNZ065-067-073>075-082-083-091-092-241100- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.190124T0600Z-190124T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.190124T1500Z-190125T0000Z/ Renville-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin- Faribault- Including the cities of Olivia, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth 856 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions and blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on dangerous travel conditions. Occasional whiteout conditions are expected. The morning commute will be severely impacted. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ042-049-058-066-241100- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.190124T0600Z-190124T2100Z/ Todd-Stearns-Meeker-McLeod- Including the cities of Long Prairie, St Cloud, Litchfield, and Hutchinson 856 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Todd, Stearns, Meeker and McLeod Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 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. && $$ MNZ076>078-241100- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.190124T0900Z-190125T0000Z/ Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue- Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, and Red Wing 856 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Goodhue County. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ Borghoff
443 WWUS43 KMPX 240937 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 337 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...GROUND BLIZZARD CONTINUES ACROSS WESTERN MINNESOTA THIS MORNING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR DRIFTING SNOW IN SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL MINNESOTA TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT FOR THE ENTIRE AREA... .A Blizzard Warning continues for western Minnesota through this morning. Dangerous travel conditions are expected to develop overnight in these areas. Northwest wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph have been observed and will continue this morning. This has produced widespread blowing snow with occasional whiteout conditions. Further south and east into central and southern Minnesota, winds are trending a bit lighter with less fresh snow to potentially blow around. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for these areas today. Drifting snow may lead to limited visibility and hazardous travel conditions. In addition to blowing snow, the gusty winds and plummeting temperatures will result in wind chill values of 25 below to 30 below through the day on Thursday and continuing through Friday morning. A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect starting today and lasting through Friday morning. MNZ041-048-057-241745- /O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190124T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.190124T1200Z-190125T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.190124T0937Z-190124T1800Z/ Douglas-Pope-Kandiyohi- Including the cities of Alexandria, Glenwood, and Willmar 337 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow. Very cold wind chills expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. * WHERE...Douglas, Pope and Kandiyohi Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ065-067-074-075-082-083-091-092-241745- /O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190124T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.190124T1200Z-190125T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.190124T0937Z-190125T0000Z/ Renville-Sibley-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin- Faribault- Including the cities of Olivia, Gaylord, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth 337 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow. Very cold wind chills expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ084-085-093-241745- /O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190124T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.190124T1800Z-190125T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.190124T0937Z-190125T0000Z/ Waseca-Steele-Freeborn- Including the cities of Waseca, Owatonna, and Albert Lea 337 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow. Very cold wind chills expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected. * WHERE...Waseca, Steele and Freeborn Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from noon today to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ047-054>056-064-241745- /O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.190124T1200Z-190125T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190124T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.190124T1500Z-190124T2100Z/ Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Morris, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls 337 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Blowing snow and very cold wind chills expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. * WHERE...Stevens, Lac Qui Parle, Swift, Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 9 AM CST this morning. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A 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. 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. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ073-241745- /O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.190124T1200Z-190125T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.190124T1500Z-190124T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190124T1500Z/ Redwood- Including the city of Redwood Falls 337 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Blowing snow and very cold wind chills expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. * WHERE...Redwood County. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 9 AM CST this morning. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A 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. 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. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ042-049-058-066-241745- /O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.190124T1200Z-190125T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190124T1800Z/ Todd-Stearns-Meeker-McLeod- Including the cities of Long Prairie, St Cloud, Litchfield, and Hutchinson 337 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Very cold wind chills expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected. * WHERE...Todd, Stearns, Meeker and McLeod Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ076>078-241745- /O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.190124T1800Z-190125T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190125T0000Z/ Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue- Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, and Red Wing 337 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Very cold wind chills expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. * WHERE...Le Sueur, Rice and Goodhue Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from noon today to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ043-044-050-051-059-241745- /O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.190124T1200Z-190125T1500Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Benton-Sherburne-Wright- Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Foley, Elk River, and Monticello 337 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected. * WHERE...Morrison, Mille Lacs, Benton, Sherburne and Wright Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ MNZ045-052-053-060>063-068>070-241745- /O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.190124T1800Z-190125T1500Z/ Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver- Scott-Dakota- Including the cities of Mora, Cambridge, Center City, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chaska, Shakopee, and Hastings 337 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Minnesota. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ WIZ014>016-023>028-241745- /O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.190125T0000Z-190125T1500Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 337 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$
892 WWUS43 KMPX 240948 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 348 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...GROUND BLIZZARD CONTINUES ACROSS WESTERN MINNESOTA THIS MORNING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR DRIFTING SNOW IN SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL MINNESOTA TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT FOR THE ENTIRE AREA... .A Blizzard Warning continues for western Minnesota through this morning. Dangerous travel conditions with low visibility have been reported in these areas. Northwest wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph have been observed and will continue this morning. This has produced widespread blowing snow with occasional whiteout conditions. Further south and east into central and southern Minnesota, winds are trending a bit lighter with less fresh snow to potentially blow around. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for these areas today. Drifting snow may lead to limited visibility and hazardous travel conditions. In addition to blowing snow, the gusty winds and plummeting temperatures will result in wind chill values of 25 below to 30 below through the day on Thursday and continuing through Friday morning. A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect starting today and lasting through Friday morning. MNZ047-054>056-064-073-241800- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190124T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.190124T1200Z-190125T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.190124T1500Z-190124T2100Z/ Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Redwood- Including the cities of Morris, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Granite Falls, and Redwood Falls 348 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blowing snow and very cold wind chills expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph and wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. * WHERE...Stevens, Lac Qui Parle, Swift, Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Blizzard Warning, until 9 AM CST this morning. Then a Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 3 PM CST this afternoon. Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS.. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility expected to impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means whiteout conditions will make 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. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. 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. && $$ MNZ041-042-048-049-057-058-066-241800- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190124T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.190124T1200Z-190125T1500Z/ Douglas-Todd-Pope-Stearns-Kandiyohi-Meeker-McLeod- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Glenwood, St Cloud, Willmar, Litchfield, and Hutchinson 348 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow with very cold wind chills expected. Winds gusting 35 to 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. * WHERE...Douglas, Pope and Kandiyohi Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ065-067-074-075-082-083-091-092-241800- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190125T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.190124T1200Z-190125T1500Z/ Renville-Sibley-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin- Faribault- Including the cities of Olivia, Gaylord, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth 348 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow with very cold wind chills expected. Winds gusting 35 to 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ076>078-084-085-093-241800- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190125T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.190124T1800Z-190125T1500Z/ Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn- Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Waseca, Owatonna, and Albert Lea 348 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow with very cold wind chills expected. Winds gusting 35 to 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. * WHERE...Waseca, Steele and Freeborn Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from noon today to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ043-044-050-051-059-241800- /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.190124T1200Z-190125T1500Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Benton-Sherburne-Wright- Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Foley, Elk River, and Monticello 348 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. * WHERE...Morrison, Mille Lacs, Benton, Sherburne and Wright Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ MNZ045-052-053-060>063-068>070-241800- /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.190124T1800Z-190125T1500Z/ Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver- Scott-Dakota- Including the cities of Mora, Cambridge, Center City, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chaska, Shakopee, and Hastings 348 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Minnesota. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ WIZ014>016-023>028-241800- /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.190125T0000Z-190125T1500Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 348 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ jrb
372 WWUS43 KMPX 241414 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 814 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING CANCELLED ACROSS WESTERN MINNESOTA... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR DRIFTING SNOW IN WESTERN, SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL MINNESOTA TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT FOR THE ENTIRE AREA... .The Blizzard Warning for portions of western Minnesota has been cancelled. Northwest wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph have been observed and will continue this morning, but blowing snow has not been widespread enough to result in blizzard conditions. conditions. A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow remains in effect for much of western and southern Minnesota, as well as portions of central Minnesota through this afternoon. Drifting snow may lead to limited visibility and hazardous travel conditions. In addition to blowing snow, the gusty winds and plummeting temperatures will result in wind chill values of 25 below to 30 below through the day on Thursday and continuing through Friday morning. A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect starting today and lasting through Friday morning. MNZ047-054>056-064-073-242215- /O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190124T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.190124T1414Z-190124T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190125T1500Z/ Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Redwood- Including the cities of Morris, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Granite Falls, and Redwood Falls 814 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Blowing snow and very cold wind chills expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph and wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS.. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility expected to impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ041-042-048-049-057-058-066-242215- /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190125T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190124T1800Z/ Douglas-Todd-Pope-Stearns-Kandiyohi-Meeker-McLeod- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Glenwood, St Cloud, Willmar, Litchfield, and Hutchinson 814 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow with very cold wind chills expected. Winds gusting 35 to 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. * WHERE...Douglas, Pope and Kandiyohi Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ065-067-074-075-082-083-091-092-242215- /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190125T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190125T0000Z/ Renville-Sibley-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin- Faribault- Including the cities of Olivia, Gaylord, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth 814 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blowing snow with very cold wind chills expected. Winds gusting 35 to 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ076>078-084-085-093-242215- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190125T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.190124T1800Z-190125T1500Z/ Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn- Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Waseca, Owatonna, and Albert Lea 814 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow with very cold wind chills expected. Winds gusting 35 to 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. * WHERE...Waseca, Steele and Freeborn Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from noon today to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ043-044-050-051-059-242215- /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190125T1500Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Benton-Sherburne-Wright- Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Foley, Elk River, and Monticello 814 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. * WHERE...Morrison, Mille Lacs, Benton, Sherburne and Wright Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ MNZ045-052-053-060>063-068>070-242215- /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.190124T1800Z-190125T1500Z/ Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver- Scott-Dakota- Including the cities of Mora, Cambridge, Center City, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chaska, Shakopee, and Hastings 814 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Minnesota. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ WIZ014>016-023>028-242215- /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.190125T0000Z-190125T1500Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 814 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 8:42 PM CST | Winter Storm Watch | MPX | Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn and 16 more | 18 hr |
| Jan 23, 3:03 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | MPX | Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn and 21 more | 27 hr |
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Sources
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.