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Winter Storm Watch 13, NWS Twin Cities, MN

November 27, 20199 counties in Wisconsin; 29 counties in Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this winter storm watch at Nov 27, 2019, 3:03 PM CST for 9 counties in Wisconsin; 29 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Nov 29, 2019, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 27, 2019, 3:03 PM CST (21:03 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 29, 2019, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Nov 29, 2019, 12:09 PM CST
In force
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
All 38 counties

Anoka County, MN, Benton County, MN, Carver County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Chisago County, MN, Dakota County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Hennepin County, MN, Isanti County, MN, Kanabec County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, McLeod County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Mille Lacs County, MN, Morrison County, MN, Pope County, MN, Ramsey County, MN, Renville County, MN, Scott County, MN, Sherburne County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Stearns County, MN, Stevens County, MN, Swift County, MN, Todd County, MN, Washington County, MN, Wright County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN, Barron County, WI, Chippewa County, WI, Dunn County, WI, Eau Claire County, WI, Pepin County, WI, Pierce County, WI, Polk County, WI, Rusk County, WI, Saint Croix County, WI

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 43 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:02 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 42 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 2019-11-27Temperature 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 2019-11-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 103 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
643 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
16 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
103 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
163 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
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The text

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684 
WWUS43 KMPX 272103
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
303 PM CST Wed Nov 27 2019

...ANOTHER MAJOR WINTER STORM POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND...

.A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Friday evening through
Saturday morning north of a line from Canby, Minnesota, to Red
Wing, Minnesota; and from Friday evening through Sunday morning 
north of a line from Morris, Minnesota, to Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Snow, rain, and freezing rain will develop Friday afternoon before
transitioning to mostly snow Friday night. Temperatures will warm
Saturday, allowing the snow to turn to a mix of rain and snow or
all rain south of Morris to Eau Claire. This transition should
allow conditions to improve quickly. North of that line, it
appears snow will be the likely precipitation type from Friday
night through Sunday morning. Significant amounts of snow could 
accumulate in these areas, possibly over a foot. Gusty east winds
Friday night and early Saturday may produce some patchy blowing 
snow as well.

MNZ041>045-047>053-WIZ014>016-027-280600-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0013.191130T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-Chippewa-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Mora, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River, 
Cambridge, Center City, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, 
and Chippewa Falls
303 PM CST Wed Nov 27 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of over 12
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is low confidence regarding
  precipitation type during parts of this storm. Changes in
  precipitation type will impact the amount of snow that will 
  accumulate. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$

MNZ054>070-WIZ023>026-028-280600-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0013.191130T0000Z-191130T1800Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-
Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-
Carver-Scott-Dakota-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, 
Hastings, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, 
and Eau Claire
303 PM CST Wed Nov 27 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is low confidence regarding
  precipitation type during parts of this storm. Changes in
  precipitation type will impact the amount of snow that will 
  accumulate.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$

Borghoff
6 follow-up statements
952 
WWUS43 KMPX 280844
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
244 AM CST Thu Nov 28 2019

...ANOTHER MAJOR WINTER STORM POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND...

.A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Friday evening through 
Saturday morning north of a line from Canby, Minnesota, to Red Wing, 
Minnesota; and from Friday evening through Sunday morning north of a 
line from Morris, Minnesota, to Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Snow, rain, and freezing drizzle will develop Friday afternoon 
before transitioning to mostly snow Friday night. Temperatures will 
warm Saturday, allowing the snow to turn to a mix of rain and snow 
or all rain south of Morris to Eau Claire. This transition should 
allow conditions to improve quickly. North of that line, it appears 
snow will be the likely precipitation type from Friday night through 
Sunday morning. Significant amounts of snow could accumulate in 
these areas, possibly over a foot, especially north of I-94. Gusty 
east winds Friday night and early Saturday may produce some patchy 
blowing snow as well.

Meanwhile, a light snow will lift across southwest Minnesota this 
afternoon, and could transition to freezing drizzle Thursday night
into Friday morning. A light glazing of ice could lead to slick
roads and difficult travel. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect
across southwest Minnesota from late Thursday evening through
Friday morning. 

MNZ047-281645-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0032.191129T0400Z-191129T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0013.191130T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
Stevens-
Including the city of Morris
244 AM CST Thu Nov 28 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation 
  expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice 
  accumulations of a light glaze. For the Winter Storm Watch, 
  heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 12 
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Stevens County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this 
  evening to noon CST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from 
  Friday evening through Sunday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ054>056-064-065-281645-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0032.191129T0400Z-191129T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0013.191130T0000Z-191130T1800Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, 
Granite Falls, and Olivia
244 AM CST Thu Nov 28 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation 
  expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice 
  accumulations of a light glaze. For the Winter Storm Watch, 
  heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this 
  evening to noon CST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from 
  Friday evening through Saturday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ073-074-082-091-281645-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0032.191129T0400Z-191129T1800Z/
Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St James, 
and Fairmont
244 AM CST Thu Nov 28 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ041>045-048>053-WIZ014>016-027-281645-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0013.191130T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Pope-Stearns-Benton-
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-Chippewa-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Mora, Glenwood, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River, Cambridge,
Center City, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Chippewa Falls
244 AM CST Thu Nov 28 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of over 
  12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ057>063-066>070-WIZ023>026-028-281645-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0013.191130T0000Z-191130T1800Z/
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-
Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, 
Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, 
Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, 
Menomonie, Durand, and Eau Claire
244 AM CST Thu Nov 28 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Confidence in precipitation type is lowest
  in this area, but the potential exists for several inches of 
  snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

jrb
064 
WWUS43 KMPX 281532
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
932 AM CST Thu Nov 28 2019

...ANOTHER MAJOR WINTER STORM POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND...

.A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Friday evening through
Saturday morning north of a line from Canby, Minnesota, to Red
Wing, Minnesota; and from Friday evening through Sunday morning
north of a line from Morris, Minnesota, to Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Snow, rain, and freezing drizzle will develop Friday afternoon
before transitioning to mostly snow Friday night. Temperatures
will warm Saturday, allowing the snow to turn to a mix of rain
and snow or all rain south of Morris to Eau Claire. This
transition should allow conditions to improve quickly. North of
that line, it appears snow will be the likely precipitation type
from Friday night through Sunday morning. Significant amounts of
snow could accumulate in these areas, possibly over a foot,
especially north of I-94. Gusty east winds Friday night and early
Saturday may produce some patchy blowing snow as well.

Meanwhile, a light snow will lift across southwest Minnesota this
afternoon, and could transition to freezing drizzle Thursday
night into Friday morning. A light glazing of ice could lead to
slick roads and difficult travel. A Winter Weather Advisory is in
effect across southwest Minnesota from late this evening through 
Friday morning.

MNZ047-282345-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0032.191129T0400Z-191129T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0013.191130T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
Stevens-
Including the city of Morris
932 AM CST Thu Nov 28 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO NOON CST FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation 
  expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice 
  accumulations of a light glaze. For the Winter Storm Watch, 
  heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 12 
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Stevens County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this 
  evening to noon CST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from 
  Friday evening through Sunday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ054>056-064-065-282345-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0032.191129T0400Z-191129T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0013.191130T0000Z-191130T1800Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, 
Granite Falls, and Olivia
932 AM CST Thu Nov 28 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO NOON CST FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation 
  expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice 
  accumulations of a light glaze. For the Winter Storm Watch, 
  heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this 
  evening to noon CST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from 
  Friday evening through Saturday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ073-074-082-091-282345-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0032.191129T0400Z-191129T1800Z/
Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St James, 
and Fairmont
932 AM CST Thu Nov 28 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO NOON CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ041>045-048>053-WIZ014>016-027-282345-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0013.191130T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Pope-Stearns-Benton-
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-Chippewa-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Mora, Glenwood, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River, Cambridge,
Center City, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Chippewa Falls
932 AM CST Thu Nov 28 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of over 
  12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ057>063-066>070-WIZ023>026-028-282345-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0013.191130T0000Z-191130T1800Z/
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-
Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, 
Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, 
Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, 
Menomonie, Durand, and Eau Claire
932 AM CST Thu Nov 28 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Confidence in precipitation type is 
  lowest in this area, but the potential exists for several 
  inches of snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

Borghoff
734 
WWUS43 KMPX 282213
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
413 PM CST Thu Nov 28 2019

...MAJOR WINTER STORM LIKELY THIS WEEKEND...

.A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Friday evening 
through Saturday morning north of a line from Canby, Minnesota, to
Red Wing, Minnesota; and from Friday evening through Sunday 
morning north of a line from Morris, Minnesota, to Eau Claire, 
Wisconsin.

Snow, rain, and freezing drizzle will develop Friday afternoon
before transitioning to mostly snow Friday night. Temperatures
will warm Saturday, allowing the snow to turn to a mix of rain
and snow or to all rain south of Morris to Eau Claire. This 
transition should allow conditions to improve quickly, following a
few inches of accumulation. The rain will turn back to snow 
Saturday night and Sunday with additional accumulating snow. North
of that line, it appears snow will be the likely precipitation 
type from Friday night through Sunday morning, although periods of
freezing rain are also possible. Significant amounts of snow 
could accumulate in these areas, possibly over a foot. Some light
ice accumulation is also possible. Gusty east winds Friday night 
and early Saturday may produce some patchy blowing snow as well.

Meanwhile, areas of freezing drizzle will develop tonight and
Friday. A light glazing of ice could lead to slick roads and 
difficult travel. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect across 
southwest Minnesota from late this evening through Friday morning.

MNZ047-290900-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0032.191129T0400Z-191129T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0013.191130T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
Stevens-
Including the city of Morris
413 PM CST Thu Nov 28 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO NOON CST FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation 
  expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice 
  accumulations of a light glaze. For the Winter Storm Watch, 
  heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations 
  of 9 to 12 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze 
  possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Stevens County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this 
  evening to noon CST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from 
  Friday evening through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...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...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ054>056-064-065-290900-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0032.191129T0400Z-191129T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0013.191130T0000Z-191130T1800Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, 
Granite Falls, and Olivia
413 PM CST Thu Nov 28 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO NOON CST FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation
  expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice
  accumulations of a light glaze. For the Winter Storm Watch,
  heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of
  3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze possible. 
  Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this 
  evening to noon CST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from 
  Friday evening through Saturday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ073-074-082-091-290900-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0032.191129T0400Z-191129T1800Z/
Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St James, 
and Fairmont
413 PM CST Thu Nov 28 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO NOON CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing drizzle expected. Total ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are 
  possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ041>045-048>053-WIZ014>016-027-290900-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0013.191130T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Pope-Stearns-Benton-
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-Chippewa-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Mora, Glenwood, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River, Cambridge,
Center City, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Chippewa Falls
413 PM CST Thu Nov 28 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow 
  accumulations of 7 to 12 inches and ice accumulations of up to 
  one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 
  mph.

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

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ057>063-066>070-WIZ023>026-028-290900-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0013.191130T0000Z-191130T1800Z/
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-
Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, 
Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, 
Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, 
Menomonie, Durand, and Eau Claire
413 PM CST Thu Nov 28 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
  accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light
  glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

Borghoff
170 
WWUS43 KMPX 290247
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
847 PM CST Thu Nov 28 2019

...MAJOR WINTER STORM LIKELY THIS WEEKEND...

.A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Friday evening
through Saturday morning north of a line from Canby, Minnesota,
to Red Wing, Minnesota; and from Friday evening through Sunday
morning north of a line from Morris, Minnesota, to Eau Claire,
Wisconsin.

Snow, rain, and freezing drizzle will develop late Friday
afternoon before transitioning to mostly snow Friday night. 
Temperatures will warm Saturday, allowing the snow to turn to a 
mix of rain and snow or to all rain south of Morris to Eau Claire.
This transition should allow conditions to improve quickly, 
following a few inches of accumulation. The rain will turn back to
snow Saturday night and Sunday with additional accumulating snow.
North of that line, it appears snow will be the likely 
precipitation type from Friday night through Sunday morning, 
although periods of freezing rain are also possible. Significant 
amounts of snow could accumulate in these areas, possibly over a 
foot. Some light ice accumulation is also possible. Gusty east 
winds Friday night and early Saturday may produce some patchy 
blowing snow as well.

Meanwhile, areas of freezing drizzle will develop tonight and
Friday. A light glazing of ice could lead to slick roads and
difficult travel. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect across
southwest Minnesota from late tonight through Friday morning.

MNZ047-291100-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0032.191129T0800Z-191129T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0013.191130T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
Stevens-
Including the city of Morris
847 PM CST Thu Nov 28 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO NOON CST
FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation 
  expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice 
  accumulations of a light glaze. For the Winter Storm Watch, 
  heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations 
  of 9 to 12 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze 
  possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Stevens County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 2 AM to noon CST 
  Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday evening 
  through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...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...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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

&&

$$

MNZ054>056-064-065-291100-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0032.191129T0800Z-191129T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0013.191130T0000Z-191130T1800Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, 
Granite Falls, and Olivia
847 PM CST Thu Nov 28 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO NOON CST
FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation 
  expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice 
  accumulations of a light glaze. For the Winter Storm Watch, 
  heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations 
  of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze 
  possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 2 AM to noon CST 
  Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday evening 
  through Saturday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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

&&

$$

MNZ073-074-082-091-291100-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0032.191129T0800Z-191129T1800Z/
Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St James, 
and Fairmont
847 PM CST Thu Nov 28 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO NOON CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing drizzle expected. Total ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to noon CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are
  possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages.

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

&&

$$

MNZ041>045-048>053-WIZ014>016-027-291100-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0013.191130T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Pope-Stearns-Benton-
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-Chippewa-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Mora, Glenwood, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River, Cambridge,
Center City, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Chippewa Falls
847 PM CST Thu Nov 28 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow 
  accumulations of 7 to 12 inches and ice accumulations of up to 
  one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 
  mph.

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

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

MNZ057>063-066>070-WIZ023>026-028-291100-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0013.191130T0000Z-191130T1800Z/
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-
Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, 
Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, 
Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, 
Menomonie, Durand, and Eau Claire
847 PM CST Thu Nov 28 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$
916 
WWUS43 KMPX 290932
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
332 AM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

...8 TO 12 INCHES OF SNOW EXPECTED ACROSS CENTRAL MINNESOTA 
NORTHERN MINNESOTA AND NORTHERN WISCONSIN THIS WEEKEND...

.A Winter Storm Warning is in effect tonight through Sunday 
morning for areas along and north of a line from Ladysmith 
Wisconsin to Rice Lake Wisconsin to St Cloud Minnesota to Morris 
Minnesota. Snow is expected to start after midnight tonight. A 
total of 8 to 12 inches is possible by the time the snow ends 
Sunday morning. Gusty east winds of 30 to 40 mph could lead to 
patchy blowing snow as well.

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for areas just to the south
along a line from Eau Claire Wisconsin through Menomonie 
Wisconsin to the Twin Cities and Hutchinson and Canby Minnesota. 
We expect a few inches of snow Friday night, and a few more inches
of snow Saturday night. The uncertainty lies on Saturday, where 
we could see a transition to a wintry mix or rain. If we 
transition to rain, then total snowfall accumulation will only be 
4 to 6 inches. If we end up being cooler and have more snow, then 
snowfall amounts will be higher. Given the uncertainty, will 
continue with a winter storm watch for these areas.

Meanwhile, areas of freezing drizzle are possible in southwest
Minnesota Friday morning. A light glazing of ice could lead to 
slick roads and difficult travel. A Winter Weather Advisory is in 
effect across southwest Minnesota through Friday morning.

MNZ047-291745-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0013.191130T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0012.191130T0600Z-191201T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-191129T1800Z/
Stevens-
Including the city of Morris
332 AM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TODAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, snow and a wintry mix
  expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 11 inches and ice
  accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. 
  Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice 
  accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Stevens County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from midnight tonight to 
  noon CST Sunday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon 
  CST today.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, have a charged cell phone and warm clothes 
inside in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ041>045-048>053-WIZ014>016-291745-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0013.191130T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0012.191130T0600Z-191201T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Pope-Stearns-Benton-
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Mora, Glenwood, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River, Cambridge,
Center City, Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith
332 AM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and at times a wintry mix expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 8 to 13 inches and ice accumulations of up to 
  one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 to 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, have a charged cell phone and warm clothes 
inside in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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

&&

$$

MNZ054>056-064-065-291745-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.A.0013.191130T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-191129T1800Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, 
Granite Falls, and Olivia
332 AM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TODAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation
  expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice
  accumulations of a light glaze. For the Winter Storm Watch, snow
  and mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of 3
  to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze possible. 
  Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. 
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from this evening through Sunday 
  morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ073-074-082-091-291745-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-191129T1800Z/
Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St James, 
and Fairmont
332 AM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Freezing drizzle expected. Total ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to noon CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are 
  possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ057>063-066>070-WIZ023>026-028-291745-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.A.0013.191130T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-
Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, 
Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, 
Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, 
Menomonie, Durand, and Eau Claire
332 AM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow and mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
  accumulations of 3 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of a light
  glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From this evening through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

WIZ027-291745-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0013.191130T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
Chippewa-
Including the city of Chippewa Falls
332 AM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow and mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
  accumulations of 7 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of up to
  one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 
  mph.

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

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

jrb
152 
WWUS43 KMPX 291809
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1209 PM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND ACROSS CENTRAL MINNESOTA AND 
NORTHWEST WISCONSIN WITH A WINTRY MIX TO THE SOUTH...

.A Winter Storm Warning is in effect tonight through Sunday
morning for areas along and north of a line from Canby and the
Twin Cities to Eau Claire. Snow is expected to start this evening.
A total of 7 to 12 inches are expected by Sunday morning, with 
the lighter amounts on the southern edge of the warning. From 
Canby to the Twin Cities and Eau Claire, snow will turn to a 
wintry mix Saturday and then turn back to snow Saturday night and
Sunday morning. Gusty east winds of 30 to 40 mph could lead to 
patchy blowing snow as well.

A Winter Weather Advisory continues for southwest Minnesota today,
and then expands to south central Minnesota and portions of west
central Wisconsin tonight. Freezing drizzle will continue on and 
off today before turning to snow tonight. The snow will likely 
turn to rain and possibly sleet Saturday morning. 

MNZ054>056-064-065-300215-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0013.191130T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.WS.W.0012.191130T0300Z-191201T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-191130T0300Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, 
Granite Falls, and Olivia
1209 PM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation 
  expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches and ice 
  accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. 
  Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice 
  accumulations of a light glaze.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 
  noon CST Sunday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 9 PM 
  CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will fall tonight, then turn to a
  wintry mix Saturday before turning back to snow Saturday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ057>063-066-068-WIZ023-025-027-300215-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0013.191130T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.WS.W.0012.191130T0300Z-191201T1800Z/
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-
Carver-St. Croix-Dunn-Chippewa-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, 
Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Chaska, 
Hudson, Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls
1209 PM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 6 to 9 inches and ice accumulations of a light
  glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will fall tonight, then turn to a
  wintry mix Saturday before turning back to snow Saturday night. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ047-300215-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-191130T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0012.191130T0600Z-191201T1800Z/
Stevens-
Including the city of Morris
1209 PM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. 
  Total snow accumulations of 9 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as 
  high as 40 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed 
  precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch 
  and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Stevens County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from midnight tonight to 
  noon CST Sunday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 
  midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ041>045-048>053-WIZ014>016-300215-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0012.191130T0600Z-191201T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Pope-Stearns-Benton-
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Mora, Glenwood, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River, Cambridge,
Center City, Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith
1209 PM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 14 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ067-069-070-WIZ024-026-028-300215-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0013.191130T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0033.191130T0300Z-191201T1800Z/
Sibley-Scott-Dakota-Pierce-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Gaylord, Shakopee, Hastings, River Falls,
Prescott, Durand, and Eau Claire
1209 PM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  4 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will fall tonight, then turn to rain
  or a wintry mix Saturday before turning back to snow Saturday 
  night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ075>078-300215-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0033.191130T0300Z-191201T1800Z/
Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
and Red Wing
1209 PM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will fall tonight, then turn to rain
  or a wintry mix Saturday before turning back to snow Saturday
  night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ083>085-092-093-300215-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0033.191130T0000Z-191130T1200Z/
Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth, 
and Albert Lea
1209 PM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ082-091-300215-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-191130T1200Z/
Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of St James and Fairmont
1209 PM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 3 
  inches.

* WHERE...Watonwan and Martin Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ073-074-300215-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-191201T1800Z/
Redwood-Brown-
Including the cities of Redwood Falls and New Ulm
1209 PM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Brown and Redwood Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

Borghoff

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.