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Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Twin Cities, MN

January 17, 201912 counties in Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this winter storm warning at Jan 17, 2019, 2:09 PM CST for 12 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Jan 18, 2019, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 19 hr. 23 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jan 17, 2019, 2:09 PM CST (20:09 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 18, 2019, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 19, 2019, 1:00 AM CST
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN

Counties Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Martin County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Steele County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 106 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:15 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 18, 11:04 AM CSTSNOW 1Mankato, MNSNOW TOTAL THROUGH 11:00AM.
Jan 18, 2:00 PM CSTSNOW 2Mankato, MN
Jan 18, 2:07 PM CSTSNOW 4.5St. James, MN
Jan 18, 2:47 PM CSTSNOW 21 Sw St. Peter, MN
Jan 18, 3:30 PM CSTSNOW 4Albert Lea, MN
Jan 18, 4:15 PM CSTSNOW 3Mankato, MN
Jan 18, 4:20 PM CSTSNOW 8.5Sherburn, MNREPORTED VIA FACEBOOK. INCLUDED PHOTO OF MEASUREMENT.
Jan 18, 4:30 PM CSTSNOW 6Fairmont, MN
Jan 18, 4:30 PM CSTSNOW 6St. James, MNREPORTED VIA FACEBOOK.
Jan 18, 5:00 PM CSTSNOW 4Waseca, MNREPORTED VIA TWITTER.
Jan 18, 5:30 PM CSTSNOW 6Albert Lea, MNREPORTED VIA TWITTER.
Jan 18, 5:30 PM CSTSNOW 8Amboy, MN
Jan 18, 5:37 PM CSTSNOW 4Mankato, MN
Jan 18, 5:50 PM CSTSNOW 8Glenville, MNREPORTED VIA TWITTER.
Jan 18, 6:00 PM CSTSNOW 8.5New Richland, MNREPORTED VIA FACEBOOK. 2.5 INCHES OF THE TOTAL FELL BETWEEN 4 AND 5 PM.
Jan 18, 6:20 PM CSTSNOW 3.7St. Peter, MNREPORTED VIA FACEBOOK.
Jan 18, 7:00 PM CSTSNOW 8.5Albert Lea, MNREPORTED VIA TWITTER.
Jan 18, 7:20 PM CSTSNOW 10Sherburn, MNREPORTED VIA FACEBOOK. PHOTO OF MEASUREMENT INCLUDED.
Jan 18, 7:30 PM CSTSNOW 8Ellendale, MNREPORTED VIA FACEBOOK.
Jan 18, 7:30 PM CSTSNOW 9Granada, MNREPORTED VIA TWITTER. PHOTO OF MEASUREMENT INCLUDED.
Jan 18, 7:30 PM CSTSNOW 113 Nne Manchester, MNREPORTED VIA FACEBOOK 5 MILES WEST OF CLARKS GROVE. PHOTO OF SNOWFALL INCLUDED.
Jan 18, 8:45 PM CSTSNOW 5Mankato, MN
Jan 18, 10:29 PM CSTSNOW 4.8Waseca, MN

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 104 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 2019-01-17Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2019-01-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 50 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
608 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
50 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
153 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

400 
WWUS43 KMPX 172009
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
209 PM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

...SEVERAL INCHES OF SNOW FRIDAY ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA...

.A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for Brown, Watonwan,
Martin, Blue Earth, Faribault, and Freeborn counties late tonight
through Friday evening. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect
north of the warning area up to a line from Madison, to Olivia, 
and the city of Faribault. 

Total snowfall amounts of 5 to 8 inches are likely in the warning
area, with 3 or 4 inches in the advisory area. There will be a
sharp gradient near the northern edge of the snow with little or
nothing expected north of I-94. 

Snow will advance eastward across southern Minnesota late tonight
and Friday morning. The morning and evening commutes are expected
to be impacted across all of southern Minnesota.

MNZ074-082-091-180600-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.190118T1000Z-190119T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0001.190118T1200Z-190119T0400Z/
Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont
209 PM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM CST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Brown, Watonwan and Martin Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at
511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in
either state.

&&

$$

MNZ083-092-093-180600-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.190118T1500Z-190119T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0001.190118T1200Z-190119T0400Z/
Blue Earth-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Mankato, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
209 PM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM CST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Blue Earth, Faribault and Freeborn Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at
511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in
either state.

&&

$$

MNZ054-056-065-180600-
/O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.190118T1000Z-190119T0000Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Renville-
Including the cities of Madison, Montevideo, and Olivia
209 PM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Lac Qui Parle, Chippewa and Renville Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 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.

&&

$$

MNZ067-075>077-085-180600-
/O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.190118T1200Z-190119T0400Z/
Sibley-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Steele-
Including the cities of Gaylord, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
and Owatonna
209 PM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Sibley, Nicollet, Le Sueur, Rice and Steele Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 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.

&&

$$

MNZ064-073-180600-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.190118T1000Z-190119T0000Z/
Yellow Medicine-Redwood-
Including the cities of Granite Falls and Redwood Falls
209 PM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Yellow Medicine, Redwood, Brown, Watonwan and Martin 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 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.

&&

$$

MNZ084-180600-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.190118T1200Z-190119T0400Z/
Waseca-
Including the city of Waseca
209 PM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Blue Earth, Waseca, Faribault and Freeborn Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 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
10 follow-up statements
450 
WWUS43 KMPX 180357
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
957 PM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

...SEVERAL INCHES OF SNOW FRIDAY ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA...

.A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Brown, Watonwan, Martin,
Blue Earth, Faribault, and Freeborn counties late tonight through
Friday evening. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect north of 
the warning area up to a line from Madison, to Olivia, and the 
city of Faribault.

Total snowfall amounts of 5 to 8 inches are likely in the warning
area, with 3 or 4 inches in the advisory area. There will be a
sharp gradient near the northern edge of the snow with little or
nothing expected north of I-94.

Snow will advance eastward across southern Minnesota overnight and
Friday morning. The morning and evening commutes are expected to 
be impacted across all of southern Minnesota.

MNZ074-082-083-091>093-181200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.190118T1200Z-190119T0400Z/
Brown-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, 
Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
957 PM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM CST
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Brown, Watonwan, Blue Earth, Martin, Faribault and
  Freeborn counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at
511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in
either state.

&&

$$

MNZ054-056-064-065-073-181200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.190118T1000Z-190119T0000Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Madison, Montevideo, Granite Falls, 
Olivia, and Redwood Falls
957 PM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Lac Qui Parle, Redwood, Chippewa, Renville and Yellow 
  Medicine Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 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.

&&

$$

MNZ067-075>077-084-085-181200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.190118T1200Z-190119T0400Z/
Sibley-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Waseca-Steele-
Including the cities of Gaylord, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
Waseca, and Owatonna
957 PM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Sibley, Nicollet, Le Sueur, Rice, Waseca and Steele 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 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.

&&

$$
979 
WWUS43 KMPX 180856
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
256 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...SEVERAL INCHES OF SNOW WILL IMPACT TRAVEL TODAY ACROSS 
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA...

.A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Brown, Watonwan, 
Martin, Blue Earth, Faribault, and Freeborn Counties from 6 am 
through 10 pm. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect north of the
warning area up to a line from Madison, to Olivia, and the city 
of Faribault.

Total snowfall amounts of 5 to 8 inches are likely in the warning
area, with 2 or 5 inches in the advisory area. There will be a 
sharp gradient near the northern edge of the snow with little or 
nothing expected north of I-94.

Snow will begin to develop in west central and southwest Minnesota
between 6 and 9 am. This area of snow will spread across southern
Minnesota, especially south of the Minnesota River Valley through
the afternoon, before ending this evening. Locally heavy snowfall
is possible this afternoon along the Iowa border. The evening 
commute is expected to be impacted from areas around Redwood 
Falls, to Mankato, and Owatonna Minnesota. Further to the north, 
uncertainties on when snow will begin or even develop, especially
further north into central, and east central Minnesota, so travel
will likely not be impacted.  

MNZ074-082-083-091>093-181700-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.190118T1200Z-190119T0400Z/
Brown-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, 
Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
256 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Brown, Watonwan, Blue Earth, Martin, Faribault and
  Freeborn Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM CST.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at
511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in
either state.

&&

$$

MNZ054-056-064-065-073-181700-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.190118T1000Z-190119T0000Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Madison, Montevideo, Granite Falls, 
Olivia, and Redwood Falls
256 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Lac Qui Parle, Redwood, Chippewa, Renville and Yellow 
  Medicine Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM CST.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 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.

&&

$$

MNZ067-075>077-084-085-181700-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.190118T1200Z-190119T0400Z/
Sibley-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Waseca-Steele-
Including the cities of Gaylord, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
Waseca, and Owatonna
256 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS
MORNING TO 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Sibley, Nicollet, Le Sueur, Rice, Waseca and Steele 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM CST.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 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.

&&

$$
700 
WWUS43 KMPX 181032
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
432 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...SEVERAL INCHES OF SNOW WILL IMPACT TRAVEL TODAY ACROSS
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA...

.A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Yellow Medicine,
Redwood, Brown, Watonwan, Martin, Blue Earth, Faribault, and 
Freeborn Counties from 6 am through 10 pm. A Winter Weather 
Advisory is in effect north of the warning area up to a line from 
Madison, to Olivia, and the city of Faribault.

Total snowfall amounts of 5 to 8 inches are likely in the warning
area, with 2 or 5 inches in the advisory area. There will be a
sharp gradient near the northern edge of the snow with little or
nothing expected north of I-94.

Snow will begin to develop in west central and southwest
Minnesota between 6 and 9 am. This area of snow will spread
across southern Minnesota, especially south of the Minnesota
River Valley through the afternoon, before ending this evening.
Locally heavy snowfall is possible this afternoon along the Iowa
border. The evening commute is expected to be impacted from areas
around Redwood Falls, to Mankato, and Owatonna Minnesota. Further
to the north, uncertainties on when snow will begin or even
develop, especially further north into central, and east central
Minnesota, so travel will likely not be impacted.

MNZ054-056-065-181845-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190119T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.190118T1200Z-190119T0000Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Renville-
Including the cities of Madison, Montevideo, and Olivia
432 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches
  expected.

* WHERE...Lac Qui Parle, Chippewa and Renville Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 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.

&&

$$

MNZ064-073-181845-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190119T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KMPX.WS.W.0001.190118T1200Z-190119T0400Z/
Yellow Medicine-Redwood-
Including the cities of Granite Falls and Redwood Falls
432 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Yellow Medicine and Redwood Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at
511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in
either state.

&&

$$

MNZ074-082-083-091>093-181845-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.190118T1200Z-190119T0400Z/
Brown-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, 
Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
432 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Brown, Watonwan, Blue Earth, Martin, Faribault and 
  Freeborn Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM CST.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at
511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in
either state.

&&

$$

MNZ067-075>077-084-085-181845-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.190118T1200Z-190119T0400Z/
Sibley-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Waseca-Steele-
Including the cities of Gaylord, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
Waseca, and Owatonna
432 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Sibley, Nicollet, Le Sueur, Rice, Waseca and Steele 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM CST.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 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.

&&

$$

jrb
751 
WWUS43 KMPX 181036
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
436 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...SEVERAL INCHES OF SNOW WILL IMPACT TRAVEL TODAY ACROSS
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA...

.A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Yellow Medicine,
Redwood, Brown, Watonwan, Martin, Blue Earth, Faribault, and
Freeborn Counties from 6 am through 10 pm. A Winter Weather
Advisory is in effect north of the warning area up to a line from
Madison, to Olivia, and the city of Faribault.

Total snowfall amounts of 5 to 8 inches are likely in the warning
area, with 2 or 5 inches in the advisory area. There will be a
sharp gradient near the northern edge of the snow with little or
nothing expected north of I-94.

Snow will begin to develop in west central and southwest
Minnesota between 6 and 9 am. This area of snow will spread
across southern Minnesota, especially south of the Minnesota
River Valley through the afternoon, before ending this evening.
Locally heavy snowfall is possible this afternoon along the Iowa
border. The evening commute is expected to be impacted from areas
around Redwood Falls, to Mankato, and Owatonna Minnesota. Further
to the north, uncertainties on when snow will begin or even
develop, especially further north into central, and east central
Minnesota, so travel will likely not be impacted.

MNZ064-073-074-082-083-091>093-181845-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.190118T1200Z-190119T0400Z/
Yellow Medicine-Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Granite Falls, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, 
St James, Mankato, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
436 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Yellow Medicine, Redwood, Brown, Watonwan, Martin, Blue
  Earth, Faribault, and Freeborn Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you travel, keep 
a charged cell phone, food and water in your vehicle in case of 
an emergency.

The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at
511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in
either state.

&&

$$

MNZ054-056-065-181845-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.190118T1200Z-190119T0000Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Renville-
Including the cities of Madison, Montevideo, and Olivia
436 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Lac Qui Parle, Chippewa and Renville Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 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.

&&

$$

MNZ067-075>077-084-085-181845-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.190118T1200Z-190119T0400Z/
Sibley-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Waseca-Steele-
Including the cities of Gaylord, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
Waseca, and Owatonna
436 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Sibley, Nicollet, Le Sueur, Rice, Waseca and Steele 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM CST.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 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.

&&

$$

jrb
616 
WWUS43 KMPX 181520
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
920 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...SEVERAL INCHES OF SNOW WILL IMPACT TRAVEL TODAY ACROSS
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA...

..A Winter Storm Warning has been expanded north to include
Lac Qui Parle, Nicollet, Waseca, and Steele counties. In 
addition, the Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded north to 
include Swift, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Carver, Scott, Dakota, and 
Goodhue counties.

Total snowfall amounts of 5 to 8 inches are likely in the warning
area, along and south of a Madison, to Mankato, and Owatonna line. 
2 or 5 inches of snow is expected in the advisory area, mainly
along and south of an Appleton, to Glencoe, to Red Wing line. 
There will be a sharp gradient near the northern edge of the snow 
with little or nothing expected north of I-94.

Snow is quickly spreading east across southern Minnesota this
morning, with the heaviest snow expected this afternoon. Snow will
slowly taper off this evening. 

MNZ075-084-085-182330-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190119T0400Z/
/O.EXA.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190119T0400Z/
Nicollet-Waseca-Steele-
Including the cities of St Peter, Waseca, and Owatonna
920 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches.

* WHERE...Nicollet, Waseca and Steele Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at
511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in
either state.

&&

$$

MNZ054-182330-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190119T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190119T0400Z/
Lac Qui Parle-
Including the city of Madison
920 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches.

* WHERE...Lac Qui Parle County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at
511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in
either state.

&&

$$

MNZ064-073-074-082-083-091>093-182330-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190119T0400Z/
Yellow Medicine-Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Granite Falls, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, 
St James, Mankato, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
920 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you travel, keep a
charged cell phone, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at
511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in
either state.

&&

$$

MNZ055-057-182330-
/O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190119T0000Z/
Swift-Kandiyohi-
Including the cities of Benson and Willmar
920 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Swift and Kandiyohi Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 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.

&&

$$

MNZ066-068>070-078-182330-
/O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190119T0400Z/
McLeod-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, 
and Red Wing
920 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...McLeod, Carver, Scott, Dakota and Goodhue Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 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.

&&

$$

MNZ056-065-182330-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190119T0000Z/
Chippewa-Renville-
Including the cities of Montevideo and Olivia
920 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Renville and Chippewa Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 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.

&&

$$

MNZ067-076-077-182330-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190119T0400Z/
Sibley-Le Sueur-Rice-
Including the cities of Gaylord, Le Sueur, and Faribault
920 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Sibley, Le Sueur and Rice Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 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.

&&

$$
736 
WWUS43 KMPX 181522
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
922 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...SEVERAL INCHES OF SNOW WILL IMPACT TRAVEL TODAY ACROSS
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA...

.A Winter Storm Warning has been expanded north to include Lac 
Qui Parle, Nicollet, Waseca, and Steele counties. In addition, the
Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded north to include Swift,
Kandiyohi, McLeod, Carver, Scott, Dakota, and Goodhue counties.

Total snowfall amounts of 5 to 8 inches are likely in the warning
area, along and south of a Madison, to Mankato, and Owatonna
line. 2 or 5 inches of snow is expected in the advisory area,
mainly along and south of an Appleton, to Glencoe, to Red Wing
line. There will be a sharp gradient near the northern edge of
the snow with little or nothing expected north of I-94.

Snow is quickly spreading east across southern Minnesota this
morning, with the heaviest snow expected this afternoon. Snow
will slowly taper off this evening.

MNZ054-064-073>075-082>085-091>093-182330-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190119T0400Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Yellow Medicine-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-
Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Madison, Granite Falls, Redwood Falls, 
New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont,
Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
922 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you travel, keep a
charged cell phone, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at
511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in
either state.

&&

$$

MNZ055>057-065-182330-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190119T0000Z/
Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Renville-
Including the cities of Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, and Olivia
922 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Renville and Chippewa Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 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.

&&

$$

MNZ066>070-076>078-182330-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190119T0400Z/
McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, 
Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, and Red Wing
922 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...McLeod, Carver, Scott, Dakota and Goodhue Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 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.

&&

$$
624 
WWUS43 KMPX 182111
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
311 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...SEVERAL INCHES OF SNOW WILL IMPACT TRAVEL TODAY ACROSS
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA...
...DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS TONIGHT ACROSS WESTERN AND CENTRAL
MINNESOTA...

.A Winter Storm Warning continues for areas along and south of a
Madison, to St. Peter, to Owatonna line and is now in effect until
1 am tonight. A Weather Advisory continues to the north of the
warning from Swift county in western Minnesota to Goodhue county
in eastern Minnesota that has been extended to 9 pm in western MN
and 1 AM across the rest of the advisory.

Total snowfall amounts of 5 to 9 inches are likely in the warning
area, with amounts near near 12 inches possible from St. James 
over to between Owatonna and Albert Lea. 2 or 5 inches of snow is 
expected in the advisory area.

Tonight, a wind chill advisory as been issued for locations along
and west of a Redwood Falls, to St. Cloud, to Mora line, where
wind chill values of 25 to 35 below zero are expected.

MNZ054-064-073-190515-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.190119T0600Z-190119T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190119T0700Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Yellow Medicine-Redwood-
Including the cities of Madison, Granite Falls, and Redwood Falls
311 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CST SATURDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM
CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Very cold wind chills expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. Wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero expected.

* WHERE...Lac Qui Parle, Yellow Medicine and Redwood Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 AM CST Saturday. 
  For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to 11 AM 
  CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. The 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ074-075-082>085-091>093-190515-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190119T0700Z/
Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
311 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches 
  with localized amounts near 12 inches possible from St. James to
  between Owatonna and Albert Lea.

* WHERE...Portions of south central Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at
511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in
either state.

&&

$$

MNZ055>057-065-190515-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.190119T0600Z-190119T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190119T0300Z/
Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Renville-
Including the cities of Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, and Olivia
311 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM
CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Very cold wind chills expected. Total snow
  accumulation of 2 to 5 inches. Wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero expected.

* WHERE...Swift, Chippewa, Kandiyohi and Renville Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 9 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to 
  11 AM CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the 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 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.

&&

$$

MNZ041>045-047>051-058-190515-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.190119T0600Z-190119T1700Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Meeker-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Mora, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River, 
and Litchfield
311 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM
CST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM CST Saturday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

MNZ066>070-076>078-190515-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190119T0700Z/
McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, 
Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, and Red Wing
311 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
829 
WWUS43 KMPX 190304
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
904 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...LIGHT SNOW DIMINISHING THROUGH MIDNIGHT...

...DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS DEVELOPING ACROSS WESTERN AND 
CENTRAL MINNESOTA...

.A Winter Storm Warning will continue for areas along and south of a
Madison, to St. Peter, to Owatonna line and is now in effect until
1 am tonight.
 
A Weather Advisory also continues to the north of the warning 
from New Ulm, to Le Sueur, Faribault and Red Wing. 

Total snowfall amounts of 5 to 9 inches occurred in the warned
area, with amounts near 12 inches from St. James over to between 
Owatonna and Albert Lea. An additional one half to one inch of
snow will fall through 1 am in the warned area. 

Tonight, a wind chill advisory has been issued for locations 
along and west of a Redwood Falls, to St. Cloud, to Mora line, 
where wind chill values of 25 to 35 below zero are expected.

MNZ055>057-065-190700-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190119T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.190119T0600Z-190119T1700Z/
Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Renville-
Including the cities of Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, and Olivia
904 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
11 AM CST SATURDAY...

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected.
  
* WHERE...Swift, Chippewa, Kandiyohi and Renville Counties.

* WHEN...Midnight to 11 AM CST Saturday.
  
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 latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at
511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in
either state.

&&

$$

MNZ054-064-073-190700-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190119T0700Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.190119T0600Z-190119T1700Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Yellow Medicine-Redwood-
Including the cities of Madison, Granite Falls, and Redwood Falls
904 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CST
SATURDAY...

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
11 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Occasional light snow, diminishing through 1 am. Very
  cold wind chills expected. An additional one half inch possible  
  through 1 am. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected. 

* WHERE...Lac Qui Parle, Yellow Medicine and Redwood Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 AM CST Saturday. 
  For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to 11 AM 
  CST Saturday. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. The 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ074-075-082>085-091>093-190700-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190119T0700Z/
Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
904 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Occasional light to moderate snow, diminishing through 1
  am. An additional one half to one inch of snow possible through
  1 am. 

* WHERE...Portions of south central Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at
511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in
either state.

&&

$$

MNZ066>070-076>078-190700-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190119T0700Z/
McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, 
Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, and Red Wing
904 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Occasional light snow, diminishing through midnight. 
  Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ041>045-047>051-058-190700-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.190119T0600Z-190119T1700Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Meeker-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Mora, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River, 
and Litchfield
904 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
11 AM CST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
414 
WWUS43 KMPX 190548
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1148 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...LIGHT SNOW DIMINISHING MIDNIGHT...

...DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS DEVELOPING ACROSS WESTERN AND
CENTRAL MINNESOTA...

.A Winter Storm Warning will continue for areas along and south
of a St. James, to Mankato, to Owatonna line until 1 am tonight.

Total snowfall amounts of 5 to 9 inches occurred in the warned 
area, with amounts near 12 inches from St. James over to between 
Owatonna and Albert Lea. An additional one half inch of snow will
be possible through 1 am in the warned area.

Tonight, a wind chill advisory has been issued for locations
along and west of a Redwood Falls, to St. Cloud, to Mora line, 
where wind chill values of 20 to 30 below zero are expected.

MNZ054-064-073-191400-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190119T0700Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.190119T0600Z-190119T1700Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Yellow Medicine-Redwood-
Including the cities of Madison, Granite Falls, and Redwood Falls
1148 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST
SATURDAY...

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected. 

* WHERE...Lac Qui Parle, Yellow Medicine and Redwood Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM CST Saturday. 

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 latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at
511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in
either state.

&&

$$

MNZ074-075-190700-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190119T0700Z/
Brown-Nicollet-
Including the cities of New Ulm and St Peter
1148 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

MNZ066>070-076>078-190700-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190119T0700Z/
McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, 
Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, and Red Wing
1148 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

MNZ082>085-091>093-190700-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190119T0700Z/
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, 
Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
1148 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Occasional light to moderate snow, diminishing through 
  1 am. An additional one half to one inch of snow possible 
  through 1 am. 

* WHERE...Portions of south central Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at
511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in
either state.

&&

$$

MNZ041>045-047>051-055>058-065-191400-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.190119T0600Z-190119T1700Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Mora, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River, 
Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, and Olivia
1148 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
452 
WWUS43 KMPX 190645
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1245 AM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

...DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS THROUGH 11 AM...

.A Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect through 11 AM for 
locations along and west of a Redwood Falls, to St. Cloud, to Mora
line where wind chill values of 25 below zero are expected.

MNZ082>085-091>093-190745-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190119T0700Z/
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, 
Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
1245 AM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

$$

MNZ041>045-047>051-054>058-064-065-073-191445-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190119T1700Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Mora, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River, 
Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, 
Olivia, and Redwood Falls
1245 AM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...Through 11 AM CST.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 17, 2:51 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMPXBlue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Dakota, Faribault and 16 more45 hr

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in Minnesota, 2019Every winter storm warning 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.