Winter Storm Watch 7, NWS Twin Cities, MN

Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Carver County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Dakota County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Martin County, MN, McLeod County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Rice County, MN, Scott County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Steele County, MN, Swift County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Watonwan 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, Rusk County, WI, Saint Croix County, WI

301 
WWUS43 KMPX 220242
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
842 PM CST Thu Feb 21 2019

...HEAVY SNOW AND ACCUMULATING SNOW POSSIBLE FOR SOUTHEASTERN 
MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN WISCONSIN SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY 
AFTERNOON...

.A potent winter storm will arrive from the Plains Saturday and
move into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Significant accumulating
snow along with strong winds are possible over much of 
southeastern Minnesota into western Wisconsin Saturday evening 
through Sunday afternoon. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for
areas along and east of a line from Rice Lake to New Richmond 
Wisconsin, continuing to Faribault to Blue Earth Minnesota. Snow 
accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are possible, along with wind gusts
up to 45 mph. Areas of blowing snow along with the accumulating 
snow may lead to hazardous driving conditions.

MNZ077-078-084-085-092-093-WIZ015-016-023>028-221100-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0007.190224T0000Z-190225T0000Z/
Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Faribault, Red Wing, Waseca, Owatonna, 
Blue Earth, Albert Lea, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, 
River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, 
and Eau Claire
842 PM CST Thu Feb 21 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 
  mph.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult and 
  hazardous due to accumulating snow and blowing snow, producing 
  slippery roads and reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

082 
WWUS43 KMPX 220916
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
316 AM CST Fri Feb 22 2019

...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW EXPECTED TO IMPACT TRAVEL SATURDAY NIGHT
INTO SUNDAY IN WISCONSIN WITH BLIZZARD CONDITIONS POSSIBLE IN
MINNESOTA...

.Snow and blowing snow are expected to impact travel Saturday
night into Sunday. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for much 
of the southern half of Minnesota and parts of western Wisconsin. 

The heaviest snow is expected to fall along and east of I-35 
Saturday evening and Saturday night. Expect a narrow band 4 to 8 
inches of snow from Albert Lea, through Red Wing Minnesota and 
Ladysmith Wisconsin. Northwest winds will increase Saturday night
into Sunday, with gusts as high as 40 to 45 mph. This will lead 
to significant blowing and drifting snow, and reduced 
visibilities. The strongest winds will be in Minnesota, and 
blizzard conditions are possible.

Meanwhile areas to the west of I-35 will see less snow, but we
still expect northwest wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph starting after 
midnight Saturday night and lasting into Sunday afternoon. There 
is a very deep snowpack across the region, and significant blowing
and drifting snow is likely to develop. This could lead to 
whiteout conditions, making travel very difficult or impossible in
the open areas of western, central, and southern Minnesota. A 
winter storm watch has been issued for possible blizzard 
conditions Saturday night into Sunday.

MNZ054>058-064>070-073>076-082-083-091-221730-
/O.EXB.KMPX.WS.A.0007.190224T0600Z-190225T0000Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-
Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, 
Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, 
St James, Mankato, and Fairmont
316 AM CST Fri Feb 22 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of
  one to three inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 
  mph.

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

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly
  reduce visibility and can lead to whiteout conditions and make
  travel very dangerous. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a
potential for blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor 
visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel
very dangerous. 

&&

$$

MNZ077-078-084-085-092-093-WIZ015-016-023>028-221730-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0007.190224T0000Z-190225T0000Z/
Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Faribault, Red Wing, Waseca, Owatonna, 
Blue Earth, Albert Lea, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, 
River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, 
and Eau Claire
316 AM CST Fri Feb 22 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow likely. Total snow
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 
  mph.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult with reduced 
  visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow accumulation that will impact travel. Continue to monitor 
the latest forecasts. 

&&

$$

jrb

013 
WWUS43 KMPX 221549
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
949 AM CST Fri Feb 22 2019

...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW EXPECTED TO IMPACT TRAVEL SATURDAY NIGHT
INTO SUNDAY IN WISCONSIN WITH BLIZZARD CONDITIONS POSSIBLE IN
MINNESOTA...

.Snow and blowing snow are expected to impact travel Saturday
night into Sunday. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for much
of the southern half of Minnesota and parts of western Wisconsin.

The heaviest snow is expected to fall along and east of I-
35 Saturday evening and Saturday night. Expect a narrow band 4 to
8 inches of snow from Albert Lea, through Red Wing Minnesota and
Ladysmith Wisconsin. Northwest winds will increase Saturday night
into Sunday, with gusts as high as 40 to 45 mph. This will lead
to significant blowing and drifting snow, and reduced
visibilities. The strongest winds will be in Minnesota, and
blizzard conditions are possible.

Meanwhile areas to the west of I-35 will see less snow, but we
still expect northwest wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph starting after
midnight Saturday night and lasting into Sunday afternoon. There
is a very deep snowpack across the region, and significant
blowing and drifting snow is likely to develop. This could lead
to whiteout conditions, making travel very difficult or
impossible in the open areas of western, central, and southern
Minnesota. A winter storm watch has been issued for possible
blizzard conditions Saturday night into Sunday.

MNZ077-078-084-085-092-093-WIZ015-016-023>028-230000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0007.190224T0000Z-190225T0000Z/
Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Faribault, Red Wing, Waseca, Owatonna, 
Blue Earth, Albert Lea, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, 
River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, 
and Eau Claire
949 AM CST Fri Feb 22 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 
  mph.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult with 
  reduced visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow accumulation that will impact travel. Continue to monitor
the latest forecasts.

&&

$$

MNZ054>058-064>070-073>076-082-083-091-230000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0007.190224T0600Z-190225T0000Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-
Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, 
Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, 
St James, Mankato, and Fairmont
949 AM CST Fri Feb 22 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations 
  of one to three inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 
  50 mph.

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

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly 
  reduce visibility and can lead to whiteout conditions and make 
  travel very dangerous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a
potential for blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor
visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions and make
travel very dangerous.

&&

$$

664 
WWUS43 KMPX 222201
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
401 PM CST Fri Feb 22 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WINTER IMPACTS EXPECTED TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...

.A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect overnight through Sunday
morning for portions of west central Wisconsin through
southeastern Minnesota, specifically along and east of a line from
Blue Earth to Faribault in Minnesota, continuing to River Falls
and Bloomer in Wisconsin. Snowfall accumulations of up to around 2
inches along with up to a tenth of an inch of ice accretion can be
expected through Saturday morning.

A stronger system is expected for Saturday night through Sunday
when accumulating snow plus blowing snow will impact travel,
including blizzard conditions for much of southern and western
Minnesota.

A Blizzard Warning is in effect Saturday evening through Sunday
afternoon south of a line from Appleton to Litchfield to 
Hastings, and west of the Interstate 35 corridor. This includes 
southern portions of the Twin Cities metro, away from more 
suburban areas. Within the Blizzard Warning, snow accumulations
will range from 2 to 4 inches near the South Dakota border to 6 to
8 inches along Interstate 35. The snow is expected from late 
Saturday afternoon through the early morning hours Sunday, 
followed by strong winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to near 50 mph
for most of the day Sunday. This could lead to whiteout 
conditions, making travel very difficult or impossible in the open
areas of western, central, and southern Minnesota.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect Saturday evening through
Sunday afternoon east of line from from Cumberland and New
Richmond in Wisconsin, continuing to Cannon Falls in Minnesota.
Within the Winter Storm Warning, snow accumulations of 6 to 9
inches can be expected with localized higher amounts possible. The
snow is expected Saturday evening through Sunday morning, followed
by strong winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph for most of
the day Sunday. This may produce areas of blowing and drifting
snow, making travel difficult for portions of far southeastern
Minnesota into west central Wisconsin.

MNZ084-085-092-093-230615-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0007.190224T0000Z-190225T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.190224T0000Z-190225T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0018.190223T0600Z-190223T1500Z/
Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth, 
and Albert Lea
401 PM CST Fri Feb 22 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM CST SATURDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For tonight and Saturday morning, total snow
  accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of up to
  one tenth of an inch expected. For Saturday evening through
  Sunday afternoon, blizzard conditions and mixed precipitation
  expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches and ice
  accumulations of a light glaze expected. Winds gusting as high
  as 45 mph. 

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

* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to 6 PM 
  CST Sunday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight 
  tonight to 9 AM CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. 

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ077-230615-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0007.190224T0000Z-190225T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.190224T0300Z-190225T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0018.190223T0600Z-190223T1500Z/
Rice-
Including the city of Faribault
401 PM CST Fri Feb 22 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM CST SATURDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For tonight into Saturday morning, total snow
  accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of up to a
  tenth of an inch expected. For Saturday evening through Sunday 
  afternoon, blizzard conditions and mixed precipitation expected.
  Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches expected. Winds 
  gusting as high as 45 mph. 

* WHERE...Rice County.

* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 9 PM Saturday to 6 PM 
  CST Sunday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight 
  tonight to 9 AM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. 

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ067>070-074>076-082-083-091-230615-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0007.190224T0600Z-190225T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.190224T0300Z-190225T0000Z/
Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-
Blue Earth-Martin-
Including the cities of Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, 
New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, and Fairmont
401 PM CST Fri Feb 22 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  4 to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM Saturday to 6 PM CST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. 

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>058-064>066-073-230615-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0007.190224T0600Z-190225T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.190224T0600Z-190225T0000Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-
Renville-McLeod-Redwood-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, and Redwood Falls
401 PM CST Fri Feb 22 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT TO
6 PM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  2 to 4 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...From midnight Saturday night to 6 PM CST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. 

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-WIZ024>028-230615-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0007.190224T0000Z-190225T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0007.190224T0000Z-190225T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0018.190223T0600Z-190223T1500Z/
Goodhue-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Red Wing, River Falls, Prescott, 
Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
401 PM CST Fri Feb 22 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM CST SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For tonight through Saturday morning, total snow
  accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of up to
  a tenth of an inch expected. For Saturday evening through Sunday
  afternoon, heavy snow and light icing expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 6 to 9 inches with localized higher amounts 
  and ice accumulations of a light glaze expected. Winds gusting 
  as high as 45 mph. 

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to 6 
  PM CST Sunday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight 
  tonight to 9 AM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

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

&&

$$

WIZ015-016-023-230615-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0007.190224T0000Z-190225T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0007.190224T0000Z-190225T0000Z/
Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson
401 PM CST Fri Feb 22 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Barron, Rusk and St. Croix Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 6 PM CST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 

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.

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1244 PM CST Thu Feb 21 2019

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Friday)
Issued at 419 AM CST Thu Feb 21 2019

Water vapor satellite showing upper circulation over northern MN is
still circulating low clouds and some flurries across mainly the
northern half of the CWA this morning. This trend will likely
continue into the morning as the upper trough gradually lifts off to
the east. Should see sunshine primarily across the south today with
high temperatures mainly in the upper teens to mid 20s under the
fresh snow.

Later tonight and Friday, the models continue to trend some decent
forcing along at least a mid level frontal boundary over western MN.
Right entrance region of the jet over southern Canada should generate
some FGEN along eventual boundary to the west. Will continue the
higher end PoPs developing to the southwest tonight and over the
west into Friday. At the moment overall blended guidance gives a 2
to 4 inch snow event from tonight through Friday night, mainly
across the west and generally an inch or less farther east. We will
continue to monitor overall trends to see if this event will justify
a headline before the weekend event.

.LONG TERM...(Friday night through Wednesday)
Issued at 419 AM CST Thu Feb 21 2019

The main concern in the extended part of the forecast continues to
be the potent winter storm that could bring blizzard conditions
across parts of the Upper Midwest Saturday into Sunday. The
impressive part of this system is the strong dynamical forcing that
get best be identified by the surface low rapidly intensifying
over the Great Lakes Saturday night. Cold air will follow in
behind this system with little if any warming expected during the
day on Sunday, and overnight lows falling below zero Sunday night.

The deepening surface low together with cold air advection
will lead to strong surface winds. Forecast soundings from the GFS
show several hours with wind speeds of 40 to 45 kts at the top of
the mixed layer, which could easily translate to 40+ mph winds
observed at the surface. The ECMWF is similar in the development and
strengthening of this storm, but there are outliers. The NAM is
starting to capture this storm and keeps the heavy snow and
strongest winds southeast of the forecast area. The same is true
for the GEM.

In summary, we are highly confidence in a narrow band, say 3 to 4
counties wide, of very heavy snow with rates of close to 2 inches
per hour possible. This storm will be moving fast, so overall totals
will remain less than a foot despite the precipitation intensity. We
are also highly confident that strong winds will accompany the end
of this snow, and that will lead to significant blowing and
drifting, and probably whiteout/blizzard conditions.

We are not confident in the track. Since this is a narrow snow band,
a slight shift one way or another will make a major difference in
the snowfall totals. One other thing to consider is the potential
for blowing snow north of the surface low track and falling snow.
There's a very deep snow pack in place across the region, If this
storm ends up being as strong as forecast, and the winds end up
gusting 40 mph or more, could easily see a ground blizzard coming to
fruition across central and southern Minnesota, and perhaps even
western Minnesota. Needless to say this is a storm to monitor,
especially if you have weekend travel plans.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Friday afternoon)
Issued at 1244 AM CST Thu Feb 21 2019

Biggest change to TAFs was to delay improvement of stratus. It is
transparent on satellite, so it's not all that thick, but it has
been persistent. With high pressure coming in and a strong
inversion in place, in all likelihood some of this stratus will
likely remain through the night, but it's hard to pin down where
the remnant stratus will end up. Only other change we've seen is
precip chances for Friday are shifting west and it is looking like
even RWF/AXN staying dry through the period. With plenty of
mid/high clouds moving in, not buying in to the fog/low stratus
the LAMP is dumping out at AXN/STC, but again, depending on where
remnant status ends up, conditions could be worse than currently
forecast.

KMSP...With the LAV continuing to delay the return to VFR, did
delay improvement another hour at MSP. However, with its current
look on satellite, it's hard to see this stratus sticking around
much longer. Any precip looks to hold off at MSP until close to
midnight Friday night.

/OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/
Sat...Morning SN/IFR likely. Wind SE 5 kts becoming NNE 10-20kts.
Sun...Morning SN/IFR likely. Wind NW 25G40kts.
Mon...MVFR. Winds lgt and vrb.

&&

.MPX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
MN...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...DWE
LONG TERM...JRB
AVIATION...MPG

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
115 PM CST Thu Feb 21 2019

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
221900-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
115 PM CST Thu Feb 21 2019

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Accumulating snow, with amounts of at least a few inches, is
possible across central and western Minnesota Friday and Friday
night.

A major winter storm will bring strong winds and a light wintry
mix to most locations Saturday and Sunday. There will also be a
narrow swath of heavy snow, but it is too early to say where that
will be. As of now, the best chance is in southeastern Minnesota
into western Wisconsin.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
934 AM CST THU FEB 21 2019

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

0524 AM     SNOW             3 ESE NEW ULM           44.29N 94.41W
02/21/2019  M14.6 INCH       NICOLLET           MN   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION NUMM5, NEW ULM 3SE.

0700 AM     SNOW             2 ESE MANKATO           44.16N 93.95W
02/21/2019  M11.5 INCH       BLUE EARTH         MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-BU-23, MANKATO 1ESE.

0415 AM     SNOW             WATERTOWN               44.97N 93.85W
02/21/2019  M11.0 INCH       CARVER             MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-CV-8, WATERTOWN.

0700 AM     SNOW             7 SSE BIRD ISLAND       44.66N 94.85W
02/21/2019  M10.9 INCH       RENVILLE           MN   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION BDIM5, BIRD ISLAND
            7SSE.

0700 AM     SNOW             7 SSE BIRD ISLAND       44.67N 94.85W
02/21/2019  M10.9 INCH       RENVILLE           MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-RV-8, BIRD ISLAND 7SSE.

0600 AM     SNOW             1 NW WACONIA            44.85N 93.80W
02/21/2019  M10.7 INCH       CARVER             MN   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION WACM5, WACONIA.

0700 AM     SNOW             1 SSE INVER GROVE HEIGH 44.83N 93.04W
02/21/2019  M10.4 INCH       DAKOTA             MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-DK-14, INVER GROVE HGTS
            1ENE.

0700 AM     SNOW             1 N FARIBAULT           44.31N 93.27W
02/21/2019  M10.0 INCH       RICE               MN   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION FBTM5, FARIBAULT.

0800 AM     SNOW             1 WNW CAMERON           45.42N 91.77W
02/21/2019  M10.0 INCH       BARRON             WI   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION RILW3, RICE LAKE.

0600 AM     SNOW             5 N WILLMAR             45.19N 95.06W
02/21/2019  M9.6 INCH        KANDIYOHI          MN   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION WMRM5, WILLMAR 5N.

0700 AM     SNOW             3 NE RUSH CITY          45.72N 92.93W
02/21/2019  M9.5 INCH        CHISAGO            MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-CG-1, RUSH CITY 3NE.

0700 AM     SNOW             1 S ST. CROIX FALLS     45.40N 92.63W
02/21/2019  M9.5 INCH        POLK               WI   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION WI-PK-24, ST. CROIX FALLS.

0600 AM     SNOW             2 SW CHANHASSEN         44.85N 93.56W
02/21/2019  M9.3 INCH        CARVER             MN   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION MPXM5, CHANHASSEN
            (NWS).

0700 AM     SNOW             1 WSW ELK RIVER         45.30N 93.58W
02/21/2019  M9.0 INCH        SHERBURNE          MN   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION ELKM5, ELK RIVER.

0315 AM     SNOW             4 ENE EAST BETHEL       45.39N 93.16W
02/21/2019  M9.0 INCH        ANOKA              MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-AA-68, EAST BETHEL 4ENE.

0700 AM     SNOW             2 WNW PRIOR LAKE        44.71N 93.46W
02/21/2019  M9.0 INCH        SCOTT              MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-SC-2, PRIOR LAKE 1WSW.

0700 AM     SNOW             1 NW PRESCOTT           44.76N 92.80W
02/21/2019  M9.0 INCH        PIERCE             WI   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION WI-PC-19, PRESCOTT.

0715 AM     SNOW             1 NNE MADISON LAKE      44.21N 93.81W
02/21/2019  M9.0 INCH        BLUE EARTH         MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-BU-26, MADISON LAKE.

0630 AM     SNOW             1 NNW NORTH ST. PAUL    45.03N 93.01W
02/21/2019  M8.9 INCH        RAMSEY             MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-RM-2, NORTH ST. PAUL
            1NNW.

0600 AM     SNOW             1 ESE MINNEAPOLIS       44.98N 93.25W
02/21/2019  M8.5 INCH        HENNEPIN           MN   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION LSAM5, MINNEAPOLIS
            DWTN.

0700 AM     SNOW             3 WSW RICHFIELD         44.87N 93.34W
02/21/2019  M8.5 INCH        HENNEPIN           MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-HN-110, EDINA 1SE.

0700 AM     SNOW             1 NW NORTH ST. PAUL     45.02N 93.01W
02/21/2019  M8.5 INCH        RAMSEY             MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-RM-63, NORTH ST. PAUL
            1WNW.

0700 AM     SNOW             2 SE CHETEK             45.29N 91.62W
02/21/2019  M8.5 INCH        BARRON             WI   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION WI-BR-2, CHETEK 2SE.

0650 AM     SNOW             4 S ALBANY              45.57N 94.56W
02/21/2019  M8.4 INCH        STEARNS            MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-SR-29, ALBANY 3SSE.

0700 AM     SNOW             2 SW ROSEMOUNT          44.72N 93.15W
02/21/2019  M8.4 INCH        DAKOTA             MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-DK-44, APPLE VALLEY
            3ESE.

0700 AM     SNOW             3 WNW LADYSMITH         45.48N 91.15W
02/21/2019  M8.3 INCH        RUSK               WI   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION WI-RS-1, LADYSMITH 2WNW.

0700 AM     SNOW             1 E ELLSWORTH           44.73N 92.46W
02/21/2019  M8.2 INCH        PIERCE             WI   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION ELWW3, ELLSWORTH 1E.

0730 AM     SNOW             1 SW MILACA             45.75N 93.66W
02/21/2019  M8.2 INCH        MILLE LACS         MN   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION MLCM5, MILACA.

0700 AM     SNOW             1 SSE ROBBINSDALE       45.02N 93.33W
02/21/2019  M8.2 INCH        HENNEPIN           MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-HN-128, ROBBINSDALE.

0700 AM     SNOW             DAWSON                  44.93N 96.05W
02/21/2019  M8.0 INCH        LAC QUI PARLE      MN   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION DWSM5, DAWSON.

0700 AM     SNOW             MELROSE                 45.68N 94.80W
02/21/2019  M8.0 INCH        STEARNS            MN   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION MLRM5, MELROSE.

0830 AM     SNOW             5 NW RED WING           44.61N 92.61W
02/21/2019  M8.0 INCH        GOODHUE            MN   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION RDWM5, RED WING.

0700 AM     SNOW             1 W MINNEAPOLIS         44.99N 93.28W
02/21/2019  M8.0 INCH        HENNEPIN           MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-HN-216, MINNEAPOLIS.

0800 AM     SNOW             2 WSW EXCELSIOR         44.89N 93.61W
02/21/2019  M8.0 INCH        CARVER             MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-CV-27, VICTORIA 2ENE.

0700 AM     SNOW             2 W HASTINGS            44.74N 92.88W
02/21/2019  M7.8 INCH        DAKOTA             MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-DK-104, 1 W HASTINGS.

0730 AM     SNOW             1 WSW BALDWIN           44.96N 92.39W
02/21/2019  M7.5 INCH        ST. CROIX          WI   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION BALW3, BALDWIN.

0700 AM     SNOW             5 E CAMP RIPLEY         46.07N 94.25W
02/21/2019  M7.4 INCH        MORRISON           MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-MR-13, CAMP RIPLEY 4E.

0700 AM     SNOW             3 E CLAYTON             45.34N 92.11W
02/21/2019  M7.4 INCH        BARRON             WI   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION WI-BR-17, CLAYTON 3ENE.

0715 AM     SNOW             1 NE ELK MOUND          44.89N 91.67W
02/21/2019  M7.4 INCH        DUNN               WI   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION WI-DN-5, ELK MOUND 1ENE.

0600 AM     SNOW             1 NNE NORTH BRANCH      45.53N 92.97W
02/21/2019  M7.3 INCH        CHISAGO            MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-CG-16, NORTH BRANCH
            1NNW.

0700 AM     SNOW             2 WSW BRICELYN          43.55N 93.85W
02/21/2019  M7.2 INCH        FARIBAULT          MN   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION BRCM5, BRICELYN.

0700 AM     SNOW             3 SE ORROCK             45.41N 93.69W
02/21/2019  M7.2 INCH        SHERBURNE          MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-SH-10, ORROCK 2SE.

0700 AM     SNOW             ST. PAUL PARK           44.84N 92.99W
02/21/2019  M7.2 INCH        WASHINGTON         MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-WG-52, ST. PAUL PARK.

0530 AM     SNOW             3 N ALEXANDRIA          45.93N 95.37W
02/21/2019  M7.0 INCH        DOUGLAS            MN   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION CLSM5, CARLOS 3WSW.

0600 AM     SNOW             3 N KIMBALL             45.35N 94.31W
02/21/2019  M7.0 INCH        STEARNS            MN   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION KIMM5, KIMBALL 3N.

0500 AM     SNOW             1 WNW VESELI            44.52N 93.48W
02/21/2019  M7.0 INCH        RICE               MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-RC-11, VESELI 1W.

0800 AM     SNOW             1 SSW ROBERTS           44.97N 92.56W
02/21/2019  M6.9 INCH        ST. CROIX          WI   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION ROBW3, ROBERTS.

0605 AM     SNOW             3 NE NORTHFIELD         44.48N 93.13W
02/21/2019  M6.9 INCH        DAKOTA             MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-DK-63, NORTHFIELD 2NE.

0700 AM     SNOW             1 SSW RIVER FALLS       44.84N 92.64W
02/21/2019  M6.5 INCH        PIERCE             WI   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION WI-PC-5, RIVER FALLS 1SW.

0700 AM     SNOW             1 ENE RICE              45.76N 94.21W
02/21/2019  M6.4 INCH        BENTON             MN   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION RCEM5, RICE.

0600 AM     SNOW             2 NW ROSEVILLE          45.04N 93.19W
02/21/2019  M6.3 INCH        RAMSEY             MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-RM-15, ROSEVILLE 2WNW.

0800 AM     SNOW             4 NE CHIPPEWA FALLS     44.98N 91.34W
02/21/2019  M6.2 INCH        CHIPPEWA           WI   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION WI-CH-8, 4 NE CHIPPEWA
            FALLS.

0800 AM     SNOW             1 ENE CANNON FALLS      44.51N 92.90W
02/21/2019  M6.1 INCH        GOODHUE            MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-GH-28, CANNON FALLS.

0630 AM     SNOW             1 NE OWATONNA           44.09N 93.21W
02/21/2019  M5.8 INCH        STEELE             MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-SE-2, OWATONNA.

0800 AM     SNOW             1 SW CHIPPEWA FALLS     44.93N 91.41W
02/21/2019  M5.5 INCH        CHIPPEWA           WI   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION CHPW3, CHIPPEWA
            FALLS.

0700 AM     SNOW             1 W COLD SPRING         45.46N 94.45W
02/21/2019  M5.5 INCH        STEARNS            MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-SR-25, COLD SPRING.

0630 AM     SNOW             7 NE TILDEN             45.08N 91.33W
02/21/2019  M5.3 INCH        CHIPPEWA           WI   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION JIMW3, JIM FALLS 3NW.

0800 AM     SNOW             BLOOMER                 45.10N 91.49W
02/21/2019  M5.0 INCH        CHIPPEWA           WI   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION BMRW3, BLOOMER.

0800 AM     SNOW             1 SW DURAND             44.62N 91.98W
02/21/2019  M4.8 INCH        PEPIN              WI   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION DRDW3, DURAND.

0600 AM     SNOW             2 SW LONG PRAIRIE       45.96N 94.89W
02/21/2019  M4.6 INCH        TODD               MN   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION LNGM5, LONG PRAIRIE.

0800 AM     SNOW             3 ENE NYE               45.32N 92.52W
02/21/2019  M4.5 INCH        POLK               WI   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION WI-PK-4, NYE 2E.

0700 AM     SNOW             3 NW DONNELLY           45.72N 96.06W
02/21/2019  M3.3 INCH        STEVENS            MN   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION MN-SV-4, DONNELLY 2WNW.

&&

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
1001 AM CST THU FEB 21 2019

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

0600 PM     SNOW             MINNEAPOLIS ST. PAUL AI 44.88N 93.23W
02/20/2019  M9.1 INCH        HENNEPIN           MN   OFFICIAL NWS OBS

&&

CTG

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
1113 AM CST THU FEB 21 2019

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

1112 AM     SNOW             CUMBERLAND              45.54N 92.02W
02/21/2019  E7.5 INCH        BARRON             WI   TRAINED SPOTTER

            PHONED IN REPORT. NO PHOTO.

&&

CTG

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
1149 AM CST THU FEB 21 2019

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

1135 AM     SNOW             HAUGEN                  45.61N 91.78W
02/21/2019  M7.2 INCH        BARRON             WI   PUBLIC

&&

CTG