Alert archive / Minnesota / Wind Chill Advisories in 2019
Wind Chill Advisory 6, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this wind chill advisory at Feb 4, 2019, 3:22 AM CST for 8 counties in Minnesota. It was in force for 24 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 4, 2019, 3:22 AM CST (09:22 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 5, 2019, 3:00 AM CST
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
Counties Chippewa County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Pope County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Stevens County, MN, Swift County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN
The radar
The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 170 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 00:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 168 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
- 585 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 48 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 94 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 153 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
610 WWUS43 KMPX 040922 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 322 AM CST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...FREEZING DRIZZLE GRADUALLY TAPERING OFF EARLY THIS MORNING... ...COLD WIND CHILLS ACROSS WESTERN MINNESOTA TODAY INTO TUESDAY MORNING... .A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect into Monday morning in Minnesota for locations along and east of a Redwood Falls to Long Prairie line and in Wisconsin for locations along and west of an Ellsworth to Ladysmith line. Pockets of freezing rain or freezing drizzle continue this morning across the advisory area. The freezing precipitation will gradually taper off early this morning. Little additional icing is expected. A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect for portions of western Minnesota west of a line from Morris to Redwood Falls until 9 AM Tuesday morning. Wind chills of 25 below to 30 below are expected today and tonight. MNZ073-041800- /O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.190204T0922Z-190205T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190204T1500Z/ Redwood- Including the city of Redwood Falls 322 AM CST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation and very cold wind chills. Ice accumulations of a light glaze expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. * WHERE...Redwood County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 9 AM CST this morning. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you 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. && $$ MNZ047-054>056-064-041800- /O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.190204T0922Z-190205T1500Z/ Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Morris, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls 322 AM CST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. * WHERE...Stevens, Lac Qui Parle, Swift, Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ MNZ042>045-049>053-057>063-065>070-074>078-082>085-091>093- WIZ014>016-023>025-041500- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190204T1500Z/ Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti- Chisago-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington- Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Brown-Nicollet- Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin- Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn- Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, Albert Lea, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, and Menomonie 322 AM CST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and central, east central, south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on icy conditions on untreated surfaces. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ Borghoff
5 follow-up statements
645 WWUS43 KMPX 041444 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 844 AM CST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...FREEZING DRIZZLE GRADUALLY TAPERING OFF EARLY THIS MORNING... ...COLD WIND CHILLS ACROSS WESTERN MINNESOTA TODAY INTO TUESDAY MORNING... .A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through the remainder of Monday morning in Minnesota for East Central and South Central Minnesota. Pockets of freezing rain or freezing drizzle continue this morning across the advisory area. The freezing precipitation will continue to taper off early this morning. Little additional icing is expected. A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect for portions of western Minnesota west of a line from Morris to Redwood Falls until 9 AM Tuesday morning. Wind chills of 25 below to 30 below are expected today and tonight. MNZ073-042245- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190204T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190205T1500Z/ Redwood- Including the city of Redwood Falls 844 AM CST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT... Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. * WHERE...Redwood County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ MNZ042>044-049>051-057>059-065>067-074-075-082-091-041545- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190204T1500Z/ Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Kandiyohi- Meeker-Wright-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan- Martin- Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, and Fairmont 844 AM CST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Freezing drizzle has ended. Roads and surfaces may still be covered in ice and slippery. $$ MNZ045-052-053-060>063-068>070-076>078-083>085-092-093-WIZ014>016- 023>025-041800- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190204T1800Z/ Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver- Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele- Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn- Including the cities of Mora, Cambridge, Center City, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth, Albert Lea, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, and Menomonie 844 AM CST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. An additional glazing of ice. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and central, east central, south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on icy conditions on untreated surfaces. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ047-054>056-064-042245- /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190205T1500Z/ Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Morris, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls 844 AM CST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. * WHERE...Stevens, Lac Qui Parle, Swift, Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$
788 WWUS43 KMPX 041747 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1147 AM CST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...COLD WIND CHILLS ACROSS WESTERN MINNESOTA TODAY INTO TUESDAY MORNING... .A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect for portions of western Minnesota west of a line from Morris to Redwood Falls until 9 AM Tuesday morning. Wind chills of 25 below to 30 below are expected today and tonight. MNZ045-052-053-060>063-068>070-076>078-083>085-092-093-WIZ014>016- 023>025-041900- /O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190204T1800Z/ Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver- Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele- Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn- Including the cities of Mora, Cambridge, Center City, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth, Albert Lea, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, and Menomonie 1147 AM CST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... Freezing drizzle has ended. Roads and surfaces may still remain slippery due to ice. $$ MNZ047-054>056-064-073-050200- /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190205T1500Z/ Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Redwood- Including the cities of Morris, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Granite Falls, and Redwood Falls 1147 AM CST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. * WHERE...Stevens, Lac Qui Parle, Swift, Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$
281 WWUS43 KMPX 042156 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 356 PM CST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...COLD WIND CHILLS ACROSS WESTERN MINNESOTA TODAY INTO TUESDAY MORNING... ...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL ACROSS CENTRAL MINNESOTA AND WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN TUESDAY... .A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect for western Minnesota through 3 AM Tuesday morning. Wind chills of 25 below to 30 below zero are expected. Accumulating snowfall is expected in areas along and east of the Minnesota River in Central Minnesota to west central Wisconsin. Snowfall totals of three to five inches of snowfall are likely through Tuesday evening. MNZ051>053-057>063-065>070-075-076-WIZ014>016-023>025-027-050600- /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.190205T1200Z-190206T0600Z/ Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka- Ramsey-Washington-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota- Nicollet-Le Sueur-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Chippewa- Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, St Peter, Le Sueur, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls 356 PM CST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and central, east central and south central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to midnight CST Tuesday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ041-048-050600- /O.EXB.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190205T0900Z/ Douglas-Pope- Including the cities of Alexandria and Glenwood 356 PM CST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Douglas and Pope Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ MNZ047-054>056-064-073-050600- /O.EXT.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190205T0900Z/ Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Redwood- Including the cities of Morris, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Granite Falls, and Redwood Falls 356 PM CST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$
261 WWUS43 KMPX 050327 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 927 PM CST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...COLD WIND CHILLS ACROSS WESTERN MINNESOTA TONIGHT... ...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL ACROSS CENTRAL MINNESOTA AND WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN TUESDAY... .A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect for western Minnesota through 3 AM Tuesday morning. Wind chills of 25 below to 30 below zero are expected. Accumulating snowfall is expected for areas along and east of the Minnesota River in Central Minnesota to west central Wisconsin. Snowfall totals of three to five inches are likely through Tuesday evening. MNZ051>053-057>063-065>070-075-076-WIZ014>016-023>025-027-051200- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.190205T1200Z-190206T0600Z/ Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka- Ramsey-Washington-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota- Nicollet-Le Sueur-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Chippewa- Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, St Peter, Le Sueur, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls 927 PM CST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and central, east central and south central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to midnight CST Tuesday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ041-047-048-054>056-064-073-050900- /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190205T0900Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine- Redwood- Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Granite Falls, and Redwood Falls 927 PM CST Mon Feb 4 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below to 30 below zero. * WHERE...Douglas and Pope Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$
738 WWUS43 KMPX 050858 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 258 AM CST Tue Feb 5 2019 ...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL TODAY INTO THIS EVENING... .Accumulating snow is expected later this morning through early evening. Snowfall totals of 3 to 4 inches are likely across most of central and southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect. MNZ041-047-048-054>056-064-073-051000- /O.EXP.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190205T0900Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine- Redwood- Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Granite Falls, and Redwood Falls 258 AM CST Tue Feb 5 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... $$ MNZ077-051700- /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.190205T1600Z-190206T0300Z/ Rice- Including the city of Faribault 258 AM CST Tue Feb 5 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations around 3 inches expected. * WHERE...Rice County. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ078-084-085-093-WIZ026-051700- /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.190205T1800Z-190206T0600Z/ Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-Pepin- Including the cities of Red Wing, Waseca, Owatonna, Albert Lea, and Durand 258 AM CST Tue Feb 5 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 4 inches expected. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Pepin County. In Minnesota, Goodhue, Waseca, Steele and Freeborn Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ WIZ028-051700- /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.190205T2000Z-190206T0600Z/ Eau Claire- Including the city of Eau Claire 258 AM CST Tue Feb 5 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 4 inches expected. * WHERE...Eau Claire County. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ051>053-057>063-065>070-075-076-051700- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.190205T1600Z-190206T0300Z/ Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka- Ramsey-Washington-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota- Nicollet-Le Sueur- Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, St Peter, and Le Sueur 258 AM CST Tue Feb 5 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 4 inches expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central and south central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ WIZ014-015-023>025-051700- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.190205T1800Z-190206T0600Z/ Polk-Barron-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn- Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, and Menomonie 258 AM CST Tue Feb 5 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 4 inches expected. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, St. Croix, Pierce and Dunn Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ WIZ016-027-051700- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.190205T2000Z-190206T0600Z/ Rusk-Chippewa- Including the cities of Ladysmith and Chippewa Falls 258 AM CST Tue Feb 5 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 4 inches expected. * WHERE...Rusk and Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ Borghoff
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 Feb 3, 11:07 PM CST, 4 hours 15 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 3, 11:07 PM CST, 4 hours 15 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1107 PM CST Sun Feb 3 2019
.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Monday night)
Issued at 300 PM CST Sun Feb 3 2019
Tonight's forecast is highly dependent on surface and road
temperatures as the predominate weather type tonight will be
freezing drizzle or freezing rain.
A weak surface low moved across southern Minnesota earlier today,
with a subtle feature that led to colder air draining southeast
across the Minnesota River Valley. This led to surface
temperatures dropping below freezing as far east as south central
Minnesota during the early afternoon. However, further to the
north across the Twin Cities metro area and in west central
Wisconsin, temperatures remained nearly steady as the slightly
higher terrain kept the colder air from moving back to the north.
In addition, winds were more from the north vs. the west where the
colder air drained along the Minnesota River Valley. Further to
the south across Iowa, temperatures rose into the 40s and 50s.
This boundary to the south will be critical as a weak surface low
moves from southeast South Dakota, northeast along the
Minnesota/Iowa border. This will lead to the warmer air advecting
back northward into southern Minnesota, mainly south of the
Minnesota River Valley. Depending upon if the colder air holds in
far southern Minnesota, west of I-35, will depend on whether
drizzle or freezing drizzle will start this evening. Confidence
is higher near the Minnesota River Valley vs. along the border of
Iowa on freezing precipitation developing. Further to the
northeast across east central Minnesota, and west central
Wisconsin, not until winds become more west/northwest later
tonight will temperatures fall below freezing, and lead to
freezing drizzle/freezing rain. Too many uncertainties in this
forecast to deviate on the current Winter Weather Advisory.
The atmospheric moisture will begin to moisten up this evening,
and especially after midnight. This means the confidence is much
higher on precipitation developing after midnight vs. this
evening. The higher precipitation amounts will remain in south
central Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin where locally one
quarter of an inch is likely. Further to the west, amounts are
highly dependent on when the atmosphere moistens up to allow for
more rain vs. drizzle.
After 12z, much drier/colder air will move across the region with
temperatures falling through the morning. Wind chill values drop
to near -25F in west central Minnesota during the day, but not
enough to warrant a current Wind Chill Advisory. Otherwise, dry
conditions will continue through Monday night.
.LONG TERM...(Tuesday through Sunday)
Issued at 245 PM CST Sun Feb 3 2019
An active weather pattern is expected this week along with below
normal temperatures. A deep trough will remain over the Western
CONUS through mid week before it begins shifting Eastward toward the
Central CONUS Thursday into Friday. A shortwave and associated jet
energy will bring chances for snow Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday.
Warm air advection ahead of the wave will allow for the possibility
of light snow starting Tuesday morning. There is also a slight
chance for freezing drizzle as the system departs Wednesday morning
with drying air aloft. The ECMWF continues to show less
precipitation than the GFS, so kept QPF near the average, near 0.10-
0.15 inches with the possibility of 1-3 inches of snowfall
accumulation in Southern MN. If the higher QPF does pan out, than
there would be potential for areas of 4+ inches of snowfall.
A Colorado Low is expected to develop on Wednesday and eject into
the Central Plains and lift into Illinois while remaining vertically
tilted. This will bring another round of snowfall for MN/WI, but it
is still too early to say exact amounts, especially with continued
model discrepancies. The ECMWF brings the surface low to Central
IL at 00Z Friday, whereas the GFS has the surface low near Chicago
by 12Z Thursday. Consensus indicates potential for near 0.25" of
QPF and 4+ inches of snowfall by 00Z Friday.
Cold air advection and upper level troughing will follow the
Colorado Low with wind chills below -25 forecast for Thursday night
and Friday in Western MN. Upper level ridging is progged to
encompass the Central CONUS by Saturday, allowing for temperatures
to moderate to near normal by Sunday. Both the ECMWF and GFS
indicate potential for another Colorado Low-like system developing
with potential for precipitation across the Midwest on Sunday.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Monday night)
Issued at 1107 PM CST Sun Feb 3 2019
Freezing rain has moved in and is causing the types of travel
troubles you would expect from freezing rain. Going TAFs had
precip timing for it's departure pretty good and just made minor
adjustments based on timing from the HRRR. Again, most of the
precip will fall as liquid, so a night of freezing rain will lead
to a slow start to Monday. Confidence decreases quite a bit in
the afternoon with cigs. Hi-res models and HREF say we should see
a good clearing work across all be eastern MN and western WI by
the afternoon, but forecast soundings would say the stratus goes
nowhere. For now kept the idea of improving conditions going, but
would not be at all surprised if the stratus stays put this whole
period. At the tail end of the period, next light snow event will
already be knocking on our doorstep.
KMSP...Still anticipate all liquid precip tonight, with fzdz/fzra
ending at MSP between 10z and 12z. After that, it's just a
question of how long does it take to see cigs improve. At the very
least, northwest winds tomorrow will help mix stratus up above 500
feet, but it's still questionable if it ever clears out. We will
also maintain heights under 018.
/OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/
Tue...IFR with -SN likely. Wind NE 5 kts.
Wed...MVFR chc IFR. Chc -SN late. Wind NE 5-10 kts.
Thu...MVFR/IFR. Chc -SN. Wind NNW 15G25 kts.
&&
.MPX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...Winter Weather Advisory until 9 AM CST Monday for WIZ014>016-
023>025.
MN...Winter Weather Advisory until 9 AM CST Monday for MNZ042>045-
049>053-057>063-065>070-073>078-082>085-091>093.
Dense Fog Advisory until midnight CST tonight for MNZ074>077-
082>085-091>093.
&&
SHORT TERM...JLT
LONG TERM...AMK
AVIATION...MPGHazardous weather outlook, Feb 3, 11:53 PM CST, 3 hours 29 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1153 PM CST Sun Feb 3 2019 MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028- 050600- 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- 1153 PM CST Sun Feb 3 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and southern Minnesota...and west central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Tonight A mix of precipitation will move into the area through the night. In west central Minnesota, a mix of freezing rain to snow is expected, with total snow amounts of 1 to 2 inches possible. From south central into central and east central MN and northwest WI, freezing rain is expected tonight. Southeast Minnesota into central Wisconsin will see rain transition to freezing rain late tonight. This freezing rain will lead to icy roads and difficult travel conditions. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday A wintry mix of freezing rain and snow will continue through Monday morning for areas along and north of the I-94 corridor in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. There is a chance for accumulating snow Tuesday and Tuesday night and again Wednesday night into Thursday night. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 3:56 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | MPX | Anoka, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chisago, Dakota and 23 more | 32 hr |
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Wind Chill Advisories in Minnesota, 2019Every wind chill advisory in 2019
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.