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Winter Storm Warning 10, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this winter storm warning at Apr 26, 2019, 2:35 PM CDT for 11 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Apr 27, 2019, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 6 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 26, 2019, 2:35 PM CDT (19:35 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 27, 2019, 7:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 27, 2019, 1:27 PM CDT
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
Counties Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Martin County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Rice County, MN, Steele County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Watonwan County, MN
The radar
The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 95 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 94 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
- 1278 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 63 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -28 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 46 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
203 WWUS43 KMPX 261935 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 235 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2019 ...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA SATURDAY MORNING... .A period of heavy snow is expected across southern Minnesota from Saturday morning into early Saturday afternoon. Rain will arrive overnight tonight, but will rapidly turn to all snow around daybreak. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour possible, along with a few thunderstorms. The heaviest snowfall is expected near and south of a line from Fairmont through Mankato to Lake City. Total snowfall in the warning area will range from 4 to 8 inches, with 2 to 4 inches expected in the advisory area. Local maximum amounts of 9 inches are possible. East to northeast winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph will accompany the snowfall, which will lead to some blowing and drifting. Temperatures will rise above freezing quickly after the snow ends and travel conditions are expected to improve significantly by mid afternoon. MNZ076-077-083>085-091>093-270345- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0011.190427T1200Z-190428T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0010.190427T1200Z-190427T1900Z/ Le Sueur-Rice-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 235 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 2 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 2 PM CDT Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ MNZ074-075-082-270345- /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0010.190427T1200Z-190427T1900Z/ Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan- Including the cities of New Ulm, St Peter, and St James 235 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 2 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Brown, Nicollet and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 2 PM CDT Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ078-270345- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0011.190427T1200Z-190428T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0027.190427T1200Z-190427T1900Z/ Goodhue- Including the city of Red Wing 235 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 2 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches expected. * WHERE...Goodhue County. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 2 PM CDT Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. && $$ MNZ054-064>070-073-270345- /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0027.190427T1200Z-190427T1900Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott- Dakota-Redwood- Including the cities of Madison, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, and Redwood Falls 235 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 2 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 2 PM CDT Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ Borghoff
4 follow-up statements
728 WWUS43 KMPX 270119 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 819 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2019 ...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA SATURDAY MORNING... .A period of heavy snow is expected across southern Minnesota from Saturday morning into early Saturday afternoon. The latest trend has the snow shifting to the south along I-90 and the Minnesota/Iowa border. Total snowfall in the warning area will range from 4 to 7 inches, with 2 to 4 inches expected in the advisory area. Local maximum amounts of 8 inches are possible. East to northeast winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph will accompany the snowfall, which will lead to some blowing and drifting. Temperatures will rise above freezing quickly after the snow ends and travel conditions are expected to improve significantly by mid afternoon. MNZ075>077-270930- /O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0010.190427T1200Z-190427T1900Z/ /O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0027.190427T1200Z-190427T1900Z/ Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice- Including the cities of St Peter, Le Sueur, and Faribault 819 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 2 PM CDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected. * WHERE...Nicollet, Le Sueur and Rice Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 2 PM CDT Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. && $$ MNZ074-082>085-091>093-270930- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0010.190427T1200Z-190427T1900Z/ Brown-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of New Ulm, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 819 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 2 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Brown, Nicollet and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 2 PM CDT Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel hazardous. Conditions will improve Saturday afternoon. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ054-064>070-073-078-270930- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0027.190427T1200Z-190427T1900Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott- Dakota-Redwood-Goodhue- Including the cities of Madison, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, and Red Wing 819 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 2 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 2 PM CDT Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. && $$ jrb
907 WWUS43 KMPX 270821 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 321 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2019 ...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA THIS MORNING... .After initially starting as rain, a period of heavy snow is expected across southern Minnesota from this morning into early afternoon. The latest trend has the snow shifting to the south along I-90 and the Minnesota/Iowa border. Total snowfall in the warning area will range from 4 to 7 inches, with 1 to 4 inches expected in the advisory area. Local maximum amounts of 8 inches are possible. East to northeast winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph will accompany the snowfall, which will lead to some blowing and drifting. Temperatures will rise above freezing quickly after the snow ends and travel conditions are expected to improve significantly by mid afternoon. MNZ074-082>085-272000- /O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0010.190427T1200Z-190427T1900Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0027.190427T1200Z-190427T2000Z/ Brown-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele- Including the cities of New Ulm, St James, Mankato, Waseca, and Owatonna 321 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Brown, Watonwan, Blue Earth, Waseca and Steele Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 3 PM CDT this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ054-064>070-270930- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0027.190427T1200Z-190427T1900Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott- Dakota- Including the cities of Madison, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, and Hastings 321 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Only minor accumulations of snow are expected this morning, with heavier snow expected to occur south of the area. $$ MNZ091>093-272000- /O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0010.190427T1200Z-190427T2000Z/ Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 321 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Brown, Nicollet and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 3 PM CDT this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel hazardous. Conditions will improve Saturday afternoon. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ073-075>078-272000- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0027.190427T1200Z-190427T2000Z/ Redwood-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue- Including the cities of Redwood Falls, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, and Red Wing 321 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches expected. * WHERE...Nicollet, Le Sueur and Rice Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 3 PM CDT this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. && $$
758 WWUS43 KMPX 271636 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1136 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2019 ...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED TO END ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA EARLY THIS AFTERNOON... .Occasional moderate to heavy snow will continue across far southern Minnesota into the early afternoon. Additional accumulations of a couple inches are possible. Temperatures will rise above freezing quickly after the snow ends and travel conditions are expected to improve significantly by mid afternoon. MNZ073>078-271745- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-190427T2000Z/ Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue- Including the cities of Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, and Red Wing 1136 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ MNZ091>093-272000- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190427T2000Z/ Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 1136 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Martin, Faribault and Freeborn Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ MNZ082>085-272000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-190427T2000Z/ Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele- Including the cities of St James, Mankato, Waseca, and Owatonna 1136 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. * WHERE...Steele, Waseca, Blue Earth and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ Borghoff
235 WWUS43 KMPX 271827 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 127 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2019 ...SNOW IS ENDING... MNZ091>093-271930- /O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190427T2000Z/ Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 127 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ MNZ082>085-271930- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-190427T2000Z/ Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele- Including the cities of St James, Mankato, Waseca, and Owatonna 127 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 3:15 AM CDT | Winter Storm Watch | MPX | Blue Earth, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue, Le Sueur, Martin and 3 more | 11 hr |
| Apr 26, 2:35 PM CDT | Winter Weather Advisory | MPX | Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Lac qui Parle and 12 more | 23 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.