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Wind Chill Advisory 12, NWS Twin Cities, MN

December 9, 201919 counties in Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this wind chill advisory at Dec 9, 2019, 3:28 PM CST for 19 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Dec 9, 2019, 8:00 PM CST. It was in force for 38 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 9, 2019, 3:28 PM CST (21:28 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 9, 2019, 8:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 11, 2019, 10:18 AM CST
In force
38 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN

Counties Benton County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Kanabec County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, McLeod County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Mille Lacs County, MN, Morrison County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Pope County, MN, Renville County, MN, Sherburne County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Stearns County, MN, Stevens County, MN, Swift County, MN, Todd County, MN, Wright County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 101 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:32 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 12:00Z, 9.5 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2019-12-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2019-12-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 37 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
556 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
50 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
37 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
286 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

413 
WWUS43 KMPX 092128
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
328 PM CST Mon Dec 9 2019

...BITTERLY COLD WIND CHILLS TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

.Very cold wind chill values are expected overnight through
Tuesday morning. Temperatures will drop to between 5 and 10
degrees below zero for much of central Minnesota. Combined with
northwest winds of 8 to 15 mph, wind chill values will drop to
between 25 and 30 degrees below zero for locations along and west
of a line from Mora to Saint Michael to Glencoe to Nicollet. Wind
chill values are expected to rise above 25 degrees below zero by
noon Tuesday.

MNZ041>043-047>050-100600-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0012.191210T0200Z-191210T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, and Foley
328 PM CST Mon Dec 9 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-051-055>059-065>067-075-100600-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0012.191210T0900Z-191210T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Sherburne-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Wright-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Elk River, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Olivia, Hutchinson, 
Gaylord, and St Peter
328 PM CST Mon Dec 9 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON CST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
418 
WWUS43 KMPX 100342
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
942 PM CST Mon Dec 9 2019

...BITTERLY COLD WIND CHILLS TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

.Very cold wind chills of 25 to 30 below zero are expected 
overnight through Tuesday morning. Temperatures will drop to 
between 5 and 10 degrees below zero for much of central Minnesota.
Combined with northwest winds of 8 to 15 mph, wind chill values 
will drop to between 25 and 30 degrees below zero for locations 
along and west of a line from Mora to Saint Michael to Glencoe to 
Nicollet. Wind chill values are expected to rise above 25 degrees 
below zero by noon Tuesday.

MNZ041>043-047>050-101145-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-191210T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, and Foley
942 PM CST Mon Dec 9 2019

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing,
dress in layers, and wear a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-051-055>059-065>067-075-101145-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0012.191210T0900Z-191210T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Sherburne-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Wright-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Elk River, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Olivia, Hutchinson, 
Gaylord, and St Peter
942 PM CST Mon Dec 9 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON CST
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing,
dress in layers, and wear a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

jrb
106 
WWUS43 KMPX 100912
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
312 AM CST Tue Dec 10 2019

...HAZARDOUS WIND CHILLS THIS MORNING AND THEN AGAIN THIS EVENING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

.Very cold wind chills of 25 below zero or colder are expected 
this morning and then again this evening through Wednesday 
morning across central Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A Wind
Chill Advisory is in effect north of a line from Montevideo and 
Red Wing, Minnesota to Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

MNZ044-045-051-055>059-065>067-102100-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.191211T0300Z-191211T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-191210T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Sherburne-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Wright-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Elk River, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Olivia, Hutchinson, 
and Gaylord
312 AM CST Tue Dec 10 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind 
  chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the second 
  Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind 
  chills as low as 35 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the first Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST 
  today. For the second Wind Chill Advisory, from 9 PM this 
  evening to noon CST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ052-053-060>063-068>070-WIZ014>016-023>028-102100-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.191211T0300Z-191211T1800Z/
Isanti-Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-
Dakota-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-
Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Center City, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Osceola,
Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, 
Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
312 AM CST Tue Dec 10 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills of 20 below
  to 30 below zero, mildest in the Twin Cities metro.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ041>043-047>050-102100-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-191211T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, and Foley
312 AM CST Tue Dec 10 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills 25 below to 35 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ075-101800-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-191210T1800Z/
Nicollet-
Including the city of St Peter
312 AM CST Tue Dec 10 2019

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

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Nicollet County.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

Borghoff
908 
WWUS43 KMPX 101741
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1141 AM CST Tue Dec 10 2019

...HAZARDOUS WIND CHILLS THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

.Very cold wind chills of 25 below to 35 below zero are expected 
again today through Wednesday morning across central Minnesota and
western Wisconsin. A Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect in 
portions of west central Minnesota, then will go into effect this 
evening for much of central and eastern Minnesota through western 
Wisconsin north of a line from Montevideo and Red Wing, Minnesota 
to Eau Claire, Wisconsin. 

The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
skin in as little as 10 minutes. Use caution while venturing 
outdoors. Wear appropriate clothing, including a hat and gloves, 
and dress in layers.

MNZ044-045-051-055>059-065>067-110130-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-191210T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.191211T0300Z-191211T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Sherburne-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Wright-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Elk River, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Olivia, Hutchinson, 
and Gaylord
1141 AM CST Tue Dec 10 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON CST WEDNESDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25
  below to 35 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ075-101845-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-191210T1800Z/
Nicollet-
Including the city of St Peter
1141 AM CST Tue Dec 10 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

$$

MNZ041>043-047>050-110130-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-191211T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, and Foley
1141 AM CST Tue Dec 10 2019

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

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below to 35
  below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ052-053-060>063-068>070-WIZ014>016-023>028-110130-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.191211T0300Z-191211T1800Z/
Isanti-Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-
Dakota-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-
Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Center City, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Osceola,
Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, 
Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
1141 AM CST Tue Dec 10 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30
  below zero, mildest in the Twin Cities metro.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
727 
WWUS43 KMPX 102107
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
307 PM CST Tue Dec 10 2019

...HAZARDOUS WIND CHILLS THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

.Very cold wind chills of 25 below to 35 below zero are expected
through Wednesday morning across central Minnesota and western 
Wisconsin. A Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect for much of 
central Minnesota through western Wisconsin north of a line from 
Montevideo and Red Wing, Minnesota to Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
skin in as little as 10 minutes. Use caution while venturing
outdoors. Wear appropriate clothing, including a hat and gloves,
and dress in layers.

MNZ075>078-110600-
/O.EXA.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.191211T0300Z-191211T1800Z/
Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
and Red Wing
307 PM CST Tue Dec 10 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Nicollet, Le Sueur, Rice and Goodhue Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ041>043-047>050-110600-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-191211T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, and Foley
307 PM CST Tue Dec 10 2019

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

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below to 35
  below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-051>053-055>063-065>070-WIZ014>016-023>028-110600-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.191211T0300Z-191211T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Renville-
McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Elk River, Cambridge, 
Center City, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello,
Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Olivia, Hutchinson, 
Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Osceola, Rice Lake, 
Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
307 PM CST Tue Dec 10 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
089 
WWUS43 KMPX 110447
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1047 PM CST Tue Dec 10 2019

...DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

.Very cold wind chills of 25 below to 35 below zero are expected
through Wednesday morning across central Minnesota and western
Wisconsin. A Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect for much of
central Minnesota through western Wisconsin north of a line from
Montevideo and Red Wing, Minnesota to Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
skin in as little as 10 minutes. Use caution while venturing
outdoors. Wear appropriate clothing, including a hat and gloves,
and dress in layers.

MNZ041>043-047>050-111300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-191211T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, and Foley
1047 PM CST Tue Dec 10 2019

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

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below 
  to 35 below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Dress in layers, cover
exposed skin and wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-051>053-055>063-065>070-075>078-WIZ014>016-023>028-
111300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-191211T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Renville-
McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Elk River, Cambridge, 
Center City, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello,
Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Olivia, Hutchinson, 
Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, St Peter, Le Sueur, 
Faribault, Red Wing, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, 
River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, 
and Eau Claire
1047 PM CST Tue Dec 10 2019

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Dress in layers, cover
exposed skin and wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

jrb
844 
WWUS43 KMPX 110853
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
253 AM CST Wed Dec 11 2019

...VERY COLD WIND CHILLS CONTINUE THIS MORNING...
...ACCUMULATING SNOW TONIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING WITH A FEW 
INCHES EXPECTED NORTH OF I-94...

.Very cold wind chills of 25 below to 35 below zero are expected
through this morning across central Minnesota and western 
Wisconsin. A Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect for much of 
central Minnesota through western Wisconsin north of a line from 
Montevideo and Red Wing, Minnesota to Eau Claire, Wisconsin
through noon.

Snow will develop this evening across central Minnesota and build
east to western Wisconsin overnight. The snow will continue
through mid morning Thursday before tapering off. Accumulations of
2 to 4 inches are expected north of I-94. A Winter Weather
Advisory is in effect north of a line from Little Falls, Minnesota
to Eau Claire, Wisconsin from 10 PM tonight to 10 AM CST Thursday.

MNZ043-050-112100-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0036.191212T0400Z-191212T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-191211T1800Z/
Morrison-Benton-
Including the cities of Little Falls and Foley
253 AM CST Wed Dec 11 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of around 3 inches. For the Wind Chill 
  Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Morrison and Benton Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this 
  evening to 10 AM CST Thursday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, 
  until noon CST today.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-052-053-WIZ014>016-023-025-027-028-112100-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0036.191212T0400Z-191212T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-191211T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Dunn-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Cambridge, Center City, 
Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, Menomonie, Chippewa Falls,
and Eau Claire
253 AM CST Wed Dec 11 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of around 3 inches. For the Wind Chill 
  Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this 
  evening to 10 AM CST Thursday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, 
  until noon CST today.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ041-042-047>049-111800-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-191211T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
Glenwood, and St Cloud
253 AM CST Wed Dec 11 2019

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ051-055>063-065>070-075>078-WIZ024-026-111800-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-191211T1800Z/
Sherburne-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-
Ramsey-Washington-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Pierce-Pepin-
Including the cities of Elk River, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, 
St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, River Falls, Prescott, 
and Durand
253 AM CST Wed Dec 11 2019

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

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills of 20 to 30 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

Borghoff
166 
WWUS43 KMPX 111618
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1018 AM CST Wed Dec 11 2019

...ACCUMULATING SNOW TONIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING WITH A FEW 
INCHES EXPECTED NORTH OF I-94...

.Snow will develop this evening across central Minnesota and 
build east to western Wisconsin overnight. The snow will continue 
through mid morning Thursday before tapering off. Accumulations of
2 to 4 inches are expected north of I-94. A Winter Weather 
Advisory is in effect north of a line from Little Falls, Minnesota
to Eau Claire, Wisconsin from 10 PM tonight to 10 AM CST 
Thursday.

MNZ044-045-052-053-WIZ014>016-023-025-027-028-120030-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-191211T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0036.191212T0400Z-191212T1600Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Dunn-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Cambridge, Center City, 
Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, Menomonie, Chippewa Falls,
and Eau Claire
1018 AM CST Wed Dec 11 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 10 AM CST THURSDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of around 3 inches. 

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. 
  PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Plan on extra travel time Thursday morning. Slow down and use 
caution while traveling.


The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ043-050-120030-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-191211T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0036.191212T0400Z-191212T1600Z/
Morrison-Benton-
Including the cities of Little Falls and Foley
1018 AM CST Wed Dec 11 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 10 AM CST THURSDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of around 3 inches. 

* WHERE...Benton and Morrison Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Plan on extra travel time Thursday morning. Slow down and use 
caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ051-055>063-065>070-075>078-WIZ024-026-111730-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-191211T1800Z/
Sherburne-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-
Ramsey-Washington-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Pierce-Pepin-
Including the cities of Elk River, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, 
St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, River Falls, Prescott, 
and Durand
1018 AM CST Wed Dec 11 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind chills have warmed with full sun and lighter winds. It is
still cold out, so please dress in layers when heading outside.

$$

MNZ041-042-047>049-111730-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-191211T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
Glenwood, and St Cloud
1018 AM CST Wed Dec 11 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind chills have warmed with full sun and lighter winds. It is
still cold out, so please dress in layers when heading outside.

$$

jrb

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind chill advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Twin Cities, MN wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind chill advisory went out at Dec 9, 11:44 AM CST, 3 hours 44 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 9, 11:44 AM CST, 3 hours 44 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1144 AM CST Mon Dec 9 2019

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1132 AM CST Mon Dec 9 2019

Updated to include 18 aviation discussion below.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Tuesday)
Issued at 350 AM CST Mon Dec 9 2019

The two main changes to the short term portion of the forecast
were to extend the Winter Weather Advisory south to the Iowa
border, and to include colder wind chill values for tonight into
Tuesday morning.

Moderate to heavy snow will continue shifting eastward across the
forecast area this morning. We did see some freezing fog/precip
develop ahead of the main band of snow overnight, particularly
over south central MN. Additionally, the corridor of progged
-15 to -20 (ubar/s) omega looks to extend into Iowa this morning,
 so snow amounts could push 2 inches all the way into our southern
 forecast area. With the anticipation of a quick 1-2 inches
 combined with the freezing fog/drizzle experienced overnight,
 thought the Advisory expansion was warranted. Elsewhere, forecast
 snowfall amounts look to be in good shape, so only tweaks were
 made.

By the afternoon, snow should come to an end west of the I35
corridor, but linger to the east near Ladysmith/Eau Claire through
late afternoon. Did therefore extend the Advisory end time until 5
PM for that portion of west central WI.

We look to see a period of clearing this evening as Arctic air
blasts into the region, and given the fresh snowpack, sub-zero
lows look to be imminent across the area. Could see locations near
15 below in central MN, and given winds will not have receded much
below 10 mph, wind chills could dip in the -25F to -30F range.
Will need to keep an eye on temp/cloud/wind trends to assess
whether a Wind Chill Advisory will be needed for tonight,
particularly over west central MN.

Can't rule out a few flurries on Tuesday in the cold air advection
regime, but an overall dry day is expected with highs from -5F to
+5F still looking reasonable.

.LONG TERM...(Tuesday night through Sunday)
Issued at 350 AM CST Mon Dec 9 2019

The latter portion of the forecast continues to look fairly quiet.
The large scale pattern will de-amplify by midweek as the eastern
upper trough lifts out. Zonal flow across the northern CONUS will
prevail through the end of the week, with some troughing
redeveloping over the central part of the continent by the end of
next weekend (although there is significant disagreement in the
guidance in terms of the position and amplitude of that upper
trough). Arctic high pressure will bring dry weather and cold
temperatures Tuesday night through Wednesday night. Went slightly
cooler than consensus guidance on temperatures during that period
given the fresh snowfall that should be in place. Return flow will
develop by late Wednesday night, and the forecast will
unfortunately need low chance PoPs for much of the period from
Thursday into the weekend as we see a series of weak shortwave
troughs move through the region. As we get closer in time and
guidance comes into better agreement we'll likely see PoPs
increased some of more restricted time frames, but for now can't
see much reason to stray from the NBM given the uncertainty.
Regardless, nothing points toward any significant system in the
region through the forecast period, so precipitation amounts would
be light with near normal temperatures.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Tuesday afternoon)
Issued at 1132 AM CST Mon Dec 9 2019

Snow has generally pushed off to the east of KMSP at
initialization so will look for the most degraded conditions at
the WI TAFs site to start. Gradual improvement is then expected at
all sites through the rest of today into tonight, with the VFR
conditions already reported in western MN to spread east. Breezy
NW winds will persist through this evening then subside a bit
overnight through tomorrow.

KMSP...A few lingering -SHSN will persist around KMSP through
roughly 20z which forces the mention of 5SM visibility. However,
ceilings are expected to remain above 1700ft going forward. Breezy
NW winds will continue through this evening's push then subside
overnight through tomorrow.

/OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/
Wed...VFR and cold. Wind NW 5 kts.
Thu...VFR. Wind SSE 5 kts.
FRI...MVFR ceilings with -SHSN possible. Wind S 5-10 kts.

&&

.MPX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...Winter Weather Advisory until noon CST today for WIZ014-023-024-
     026.

     Winter Weather Advisory until 5 PM CST this afternoon for WIZ015-
     016-025-027-028.

MN...Winter Weather Advisory until noon CST today for MNZ052-053-
     060>063-068>070-076>078-083>085-092-093.

     Winter Storm Warning until noon CST today for MNZ044-045.

&&

UPDATE...JPC
SHORT TERM...LS
LONG TERM...
AVIATION...JPC
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 9, 12:09 PM CST, 3 hours 19 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1209 PM CST Mon Dec 9 2019

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
101400-
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-
1209 PM CST Mon Dec 9 2019

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Snowfall will gradually end across the area today. Strong
northwest winds will continue to produce areas of blowing and
drifting snow which will impact travel.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Potentially dangerously cold air will settle into the area for
Tuesday and Wednesday. Wind chill values between 25 and 35
degrees below zero will be possible Tuesday and Wednesday
mornings.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

In the hours before

Local storm report, Dec 9, 2:15 PM CST, 1 hour 13 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
215 PM CST MON DEC 9 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0700 AM     SNOW             5 E CAMP RIPLEY         46.07N 94.25W
12/09/2019  M3.6 INCH        MORRISON           MN   COCORAHS

&&

MKM
Local storm report, Dec 9, 2:16 PM CST, 1 hour 12 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
216 PM CST MON DEC 9 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0700 AM     SNOW             2 SSW PAYNESVILLE       45.35N 94.73W
12/09/2019  M3.5 INCH        STEARNS            MN   COCORAHS

&&

MKM
Local storm report, Dec 9, 2:19 PM CST, 1 hour 9 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
219 PM CST MON DEC 9 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0800 AM     SNOW             6 NE KENSINGTON         45.83N 95.60W
12/09/2019  M3.5 INCH        DOUGLAS            MN   COCORAHS

&&

MKM
Local storm report, Dec 9, 2:22 PM CST, 1 hour 6 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
222 PM CST MON DEC 9 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0700 AM     SNOW             1 SW LITTLE FALLS       45.97N 94.38W
12/09/2019  M3.0 INCH        MORRISON           MN   COCORAHS

&&

MKM
Local storm report, Dec 9, 2:25 PM CST, 1 hour 3 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
225 PM CST MON DEC 9 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0220 PM     SNOW             1 N CUMBERLAND          45.55N 92.02W
12/09/2019  M4.0 INCH        BARRON             WI   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

TDH
Local storm report, Dec 9, 2:26 PM CST, 1 hour 2 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
226 PM CST MON DEC 9 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0700 AM     SNOW             2 NNW SPRINGFIELD       44.26N 94.99W
12/09/2019  M1.6 INCH        BROWN              MN   COCORAHS

&&

MKM

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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.