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Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Twin Cities, MN

January 17, 202020 counties in Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this blizzard warning at Jan 17, 2020, 3:49 AM CST for 20 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Jan 18, 2020, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 12 hr. 25 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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

The facts

Issued
Jan 17, 2020, 3:49 AM CST (09:49 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 18, 2020, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 18, 2020, 6:00 PM CST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN

Counties Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Martin County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Pope County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Steele County, MN, Stevens County, MN, Swift County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 98 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:52 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 18, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 41 Sw Albert Lea, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-FN-5 ALBERT LEA 1WSW.
Jan 18, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 5.35 N Willmar, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION WMRM5 WILLMAR 5N.
Jan 18, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 6St. James, MN
Jan 18, 6:50 AM CSTSNOW 8.6Bird Island, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-RV-13 BIRD ISLAND 0.3 SW.
Jan 18, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 22 N Waseca, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-WC-8 WASECA 2.0 N.
Jan 18, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 3.32 Sw Bricelyn, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION BRCM5 BRICELYN.
Jan 18, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.22 Wnw Danube, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-RV-11 DANUBE 2WNW.
Jan 18, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.51 Ne Owatonna, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-SE-2 OWATONNA 0.8 E.
Jan 18, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.52 Wnw Green Isle, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-SB-4 GREEN ISLE 1WNW.
Jan 18, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 51 S New Prague, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-LS-13 NEW PRAGUE 1.0 S.
Jan 18, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 52 Ese Oshawa, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-NC-3 ST. PETER 6WSW.
Jan 18, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 52 Nnw Springfield, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-BW-1 SPRINGFIELD 1NW.
Jan 18, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 5Ellendale, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-SE-3 ELLENDALE 0.3 SW.
Jan 18, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 6Dawson, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION DWSM5 DAWSON.
Jan 18, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 6Montevideo, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-CP-1 MONTEVIDEO 0.4 SSW.
Jan 18, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 6.21 Ne Redwood Falls, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION REWM5 REDWOOD FALLS.
Jan 18, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 6.7Belview, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-RW-11 BELVIEW 0.3 S.
Jan 18, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 10.57 Sse Bird Island, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-RV-8 BIRD ISLAND 7SSE.
Jan 18, 7:30 AM CSTSNOW 6Mankato, MNSTORM TOTAL.
Jan 18, 7:45 AM CSTSNOW 3.16 Nnw Sveadahl, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-BW-8 SVEADAHL 5NNW.
Jan 18, 7:45 AM CSTSNOW 51 Wnw Winnebago, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION WNNM5 WINNEBAGO.
Jan 18, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 3.91 Sse Blue Earth, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION BTHM5 BLUE EARTH 1S.
Jan 18, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.56 Nnw Le Center, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-LS-12 LE CENTER 5NNW.
Jan 18, 8:59 AM CSTSNOW 8Olivia, MNREPORTED VIA FACEBOOK.
Jan 18, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.56 N Henderson, MN

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

The nearest sounding before it

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 00:00Z, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 96 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 00:00Z on 2020-01-17Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Minneapolis, MN at 00:00Z on 2020-01-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 25 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1775 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
54 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
25 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
91 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

855 
WWUS43 KMPX 170949
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
349 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING TODAY AND TONIGHT FOLLOWED BY A BLIZZARD
WARNING SATURDAY FOR WESTERN INTO SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA...
...WINTER STORM WARNING LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY FOR 
CENTRAL AND EASTERN MINNESOTA INTO WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN...

.Heavy snow will develop across west central and southwest 
Minnesota after 8 am this morning. The heavy snow will then 
spread into central and eastern Minnesota during the late morning
and early afternoon, and continue through Friday evening. Most of
the snow will fall late Friday morning into Friday evening. Totals
of 5 to 9 inches of snow are expected across much of central and 
southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

Snow will taper off later Friday night, but very strong northwest winds
gusting to 40 and 50 mph will develop on Saturday, especially in
western Minnesota. Blowing snow will be widespread with near zero
visibility in open country, with the worst conditions from west 
central into south central Minnesota. In addition, falling 
temperatures will lead to icy roads and very cold temperatures,
especially on Saturday.

This storm will impact travel. Expect snow-covered roads followed
by strong winds, blowing snow and falling temperatures.

MNZ047-048-054>057-064-065-073-074-082-091-171800-
/O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.200118T1200Z-200119T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0001.200117T1400Z-200118T1200Z/
Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, Olivia, Redwood Falls, 
New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont
349 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 AM CST SATURDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, Total snow accumulations of
  4 to 7 inches with ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds 25
  to 30 mph with gusts as high as 40 mph. For the Blizzard Warning
  on Saturday, widespread blowing snow and near zero visibility
  will occur with the blizzard conditions. Winds gusts will reach
  45 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest and west central 
  Minnesota. Generally along and west of a line from Glenwood to 
  Willmar to New Ulm to Fairmont.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 8 AM this morning to 
  6 AM CST Saturday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM 
  CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning or evening commute. Wind chills on
  Saturday will drop as low as 30 below zero which could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

MNZ041-042-049-058-066-067-075-076-083-084-092-093-171800-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.200117T1600Z-200119T0000Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stearns-Meeker-McLeod-Sibley-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Blue Earth-Waseca-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, St Cloud, 
Litchfield, Hutchinson, Gaylord, St Peter, Le Sueur, Mankato, 
Waseca, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
349 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected on Friday. The snow may mix with
  freezing drizzle for a time Friday night in south central
  Minnesota. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches and ice
  accumulations of a light glaze. Winds this afternoon will be 25
  to 30 mph causing poor visibility in the snow. On Saturday,
  northwest winds will gust as high as 45 mph with poor visibility
  in the blowing snow.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central and west central
  Minnesota. Generally from Alexandria to Hutchinson to Albert
  Lea. 

* WHEN...The warning is from 10 AM Friday to 6 PM CST Saturday.
  The snow will fall on Friday, and the strong winds with poor
  visibility will develop on Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Friday evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ043-044-050>052-059>063-068>070-077-078-085-171800-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.200117T1800Z-200119T0000Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-
Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Steele-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Foley, 
Elk River, Cambridge, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, 
Stillwater, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Faribault, Red Wing, 
and Owatonna
349 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM
CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected Friday afternoon and evening. Total
  snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. Winds this afternoon will be
  from 20 to 30 mph, but increase on Saturday, when northwest 
  winds will gust as high as 35 mph, with significant blowing and 
  drifting snow in open areas.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Minnesota.
  Generally from Lake Mille Lacs through the Twin Cities to
  Owatonna and Red Wing.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility in open areas. The
  hazardous conditions will impact the Friday afternoon commute.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ045-053-WIZ014>016-023>028-171800-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.200117T2000Z-200119T0000Z/
Kanabec-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Mora, Center City, Osceola, Rice Lake, 
Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
349 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected Friday afternoon and evening. Total
  snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. On Saturday, northwest 
  winds will gust as high as 35 mph causing blowing and drifting 
  snow.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM Friday to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the Friday afternoon commute.

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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
198 
WWUS43 KMPX 171800
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1200 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING TODAY AND TONIGHT FOLLOWED BY A BLIZZARD
WARNING SATURDAY FOR WESTERN INTO SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA...

...WINTER STORM WARNING LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY FOR 
CENTRAL AND EASTERN MINNESOTA INTO WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN...

.An area of heavy snow will continue to expand across southern and
central Minnesota this afternoon, and into western Wisconsin by
the middle, and late afternoon hours. Most of the heavier 
snowfall will taper off this evening, but light snow will continue
overnight. Blowing snow, with significant reduction in surface 
visibility, will occur late tonight as winds increase from the 
northwest. The worst conditions will occur in west central, and 
into south central Minnesota. Surface visibility will be near zero
at times, especially in open country. In addition, falling 
temperatures will lead to icy roads and very cold temperatures, 
especially on Saturday.

This storm will impact travel. Expect snow-covered roads followed
by strong winds, blowing snow and falling temperatures.

MNZ047-048-054>057-064-065-073-074-082-091-180200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200118T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.200118T1200Z-200119T0000Z/
Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, Olivia, Redwood Falls, 
New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont
1200 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
SATURDAY...

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, Total snow accumulations 
  of 4 to 7 inches with ice accumulations of a light glaze. 
  Winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts as high as 40 mph. For the 
  Blizzard Warning on Saturday, widespread blowing snow and near 
  zero visibility will occur with the blizzard conditions. Winds 
  gusts will reach 45 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest and west central 
  Minnesota. Generally along and west of a line from Glenwood to 
  Willmar, to New Ulm, to Fairmont.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, it continues through 6 AM
  CST Saturday. For the Blizzard Warning, the warning begins 6 AM
  Saturday morning, and continues through 6 PM CST.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the evening commute. Wind chills on Saturday will 
  drop as low as 30 below zero which could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ041-042-049-058-066-067-075-076-083-084-092-093-180200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stearns-Meeker-McLeod-Sibley-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Blue Earth-Waseca-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, St Cloud, 
Litchfield, Hutchinson, Gaylord, St Peter, Le Sueur, Mankato, 
Waseca, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
1200 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow this afternoon. The snow may mix with freezing
  drizzle this evening in south central Minnesota. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of a light 
  glaze. Winds this afternoon will be 25 to 30 mph causing poor 
  visibility in the snow. On Saturday, northwest winds will gust 
  as high as 45 mph with poor visibility in the blowing snow.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central and west central 
  Minnesota. Generally from Alexandria to Hutchinson to Albert 
  Lea.

* WHEN...The warning continue through 6 PM CST Saturday. The snow
  will fall through this evening, and the strong winds with poor 
  visibility will develop on Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will 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. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ043-044-050>052-059>063-068>070-077-078-085-180200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-
Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Steele-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Foley, 
Elk River, Cambridge, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, 
Stillwater, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Faribault, Red Wing, 
and Owatonna
1200 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected through the early evening. Total snow
  accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. Winds this afternoon will be
  from 20 to 30 mph, but increase on Saturday, as northwest winds
  develop, and gust as high as 35 mph. There will be significant 
  blowing and drifting snow in open areas.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Minnesota. 
  Generally from Lake Mille Lacs through the Twin Cities to 
  Owatonna and Red Wing.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility in open areas. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the Friday afternoon commute.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ045-053-WIZ014>016-023>028-180200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.200117T2000Z-200119T0000Z/
Kanabec-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Mora, Center City, Osceola, Rice Lake, 
Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
1200 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected this afternoon and evening. Total 
  snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. On Saturday, northwest 
  winds will gust as high as 35 mph causing blowing and drifting 
  snow.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM Friday to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Friday afternoon commute.

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.

&&

$$
903 
WWUS43 KMPX 172110
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
310 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING TONIGHT FOLLOWED BY A BLIZZARD WARNING 
SATURDAY FOR WESTERN INTO SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA...

...WINTER STORM WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN 
MINNESOTA INTO WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN...

.Snow, heavy at times through the early evening, will begin to
taper off to light snow overnight. Blowing snow, with significant
reduction in surface visibility, will occur late tonight as winds
increase from the northwest. The worst conditions will occur in 
west central, and into south central Minnesota. Surface visibility
will be near zero at times, especially in open country. In 
addition, falling temperatures will lead to icy roads and very 
cold temperatures, especially on Saturday.

This storm will impact travel. Expect snow-covered roads followed
by strong winds, blowing snow and falling temperatures.

MNZ047-048-054>057-064-065-073-074-082-091-180515-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200118T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.200118T1200Z-200119T0000Z/
Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, Olivia, Redwood Falls, 
New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont
310 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
SATURDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, Total snow accumulations 
  of 4 to 7 inches with ice accumulations of a light glaze. 
  Winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts as high as 40 mph. For the 
  Blizzard Warning on Saturday, widespread blowing snow and near 
  zero visibility will occur with the blizzard conditions. Winds 
  gusts will reach 45 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest and west central 
  Minnesota. Generally along and west of a line from Glenwood to 
  Willmar, to New Ulm, to Fairmont.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, it continues through 6 AM 
  CST Saturday. For the Blizzard Warning, the warning begins 6 
  AM Saturday morning, and continues through 6 PM CST.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the evening commute. Wind chills on 
  Saturday will drop as low as 30 below zero which could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ041-042-049-058-066-067-075-076-083-084-092-093-180515-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stearns-Meeker-McLeod-Sibley-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Blue Earth-Waseca-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, St Cloud, 
Litchfield, Hutchinson, Gaylord, St Peter, Le Sueur, Mankato, 
Waseca, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
310 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, heavy at times through early evening, then snow 
  tapering off to light snow overnight. The snow may mix with 
  freezing drizzle this evening in southern Minnesota. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of a light 
  glaze. Winds this evening will be 25 to 30 mph causing poor 
  visibility in the snow. On Saturday, northwest winds will gust 
  as high as 45 mph with poor visibility in the blowing snow.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central and west central 
  Minnesota. Generally from Alexandria to Hutchinson to Albert 
  Lea.

* WHEN...The warning continues through 6 PM CST Saturday. Strong
  winds with poor visibility developing on Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will 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. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-077-078-085-WIZ014>016-023>028-
180515-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice-
Goodhue-Steele-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Foley, 
Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Monticello, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, 
Faribault, Red Wing, Owatonna, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, 
Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls,
and Eau Claire
310 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected through the early evening, then
  tapering off to light snow overnight. The snow may mix with
  freezing drizzle this evening in southern Minnesota. Total snow
  accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. Winds this evening will be from
  20 to 30 mph, but increase on Saturday, as northwest winds 
  develop, and gust as high as 35 mph. There will be significant 
  blowing and drifting snow in open areas.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Minnesota. 
  Generally from Lake Mille Lacs through the Twin Cities to 
  Owatonna and Red Wing.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility in open areas. The
  hazardous conditions will 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. 

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

&&

$$
993 
WWUS43 KMPX 180234
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
834 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING TONIGHT FOLLOWED BY A BLIZZARD WARNING
SATURDAY FOR WESTERN INTO SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA...

...WINTER STORM WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN
MINNESOTA INTO WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN...

.Snow has tapered off across central and southern Minnesota this
evening and has transitioned to freezing drizzle along and south
of the I-94 corridor. This freezing drizzle transition will
continue into western Wisconsin tonight. Freezing drizzle will 
last 3 to 5 hours at any one location before transitioning back to
snow for the rest of the storm. Additional snow accumulations of 
1 to 3 inches through Saturday morning are expected, which will 
bring storm total snowfall up to 4 to 7 inches across the area. 

Blowing snow, with significant reductions in visibility will 
occur early Saturday morning over western Minnesota as winds 
increase from the northwest. The worst conditions will occur in 
west central, and into south central Minnesota through the day 
Saturday. Surface visibility will be near zero at times, 
especially in open country. In addition, falling temperatures will
lead to icy roads and very cold temperatures.

MNZ047-048-054>057-064-065-073-074-082-091-181045-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200118T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.200118T1200Z-200119T0000Z/
Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, Olivia, Redwood Falls, 
New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont
834 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
SATURDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, mix of freezing drizzle and
  snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice
  accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
  For the Blizzard Warning, widespread blowing snow and near zero
  visibility will occur with blizzard conditions as northwest 
  winds gust as high as 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 AM CST Saturday. 
  For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 30 
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little 
  as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ041-042-049-058-066-067-075-076-083-084-092-093-181045-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stearns-Meeker-McLeod-Sibley-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Blue Earth-Waseca-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, St Cloud, 
Litchfield, Hutchinson, Gaylord, St Peter, Le Sueur, Mankato, 
Waseca, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
834 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing drizzle and snow tonight. Blowing and drifting
  snow on Saturday. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches
  and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Northwest winds gusting
  as high as 45 mph will result in poor visibilities with blowing
  snow.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 30 
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little 
  as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-077-078-085-WIZ014>016-023>028-
181045-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice-
Goodhue-Steele-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Foley, 
Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Monticello, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, 
Faribault, Red Wing, Owatonna, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, 
Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls,
and Eau Claire
834 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Mix of freezing drizzle and snow tonight. Blowing and
  drifting snow on Saturday. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to
  3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Northwest winds
  gusting as high as 35 mph Saturday will result in blowing snow
  and reduced visibilities in open areas.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
026 
WWUS43 KMPX 180850
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
250 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING UNTIL 6 AM THIS MORNING FOLLOWED BY A 
BLIZZARD WARNING TODAY FOR WESTERN INTO SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA...

...WINTER STORM WARNING THROUGH TODAY FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN 
MINNESOTA INTO WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN...

.Light snow was moving east across central Minnesota early this
morning with some freezing drizzle now exiting eastern Minnesota.
The freezing drizzle will move across west central Wisconsin 
early before turning over to all snow. Any additional snow 
accumulation will be an inch of less across eastern Minnesota and 
west central Wisconsin.

Increasing northwest winds will cause blowing snow, with 
significant reductions in visibility expected to occur over
western Minnesota. Wind gusts to 50 mph are possible with
visibility possible near zero a times. The worst conditions will 
occur in west central into south central Minnesota through the 
day. The Blizzard Warning continues for west central into a 
portion of south central Minnesota today. In addition, falling 
temperatures will lead to icy roads and dangerously cold wind 
chills this afternoon. 

MNZ047-048-054>057-064-065-073-074-082-091-181700-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200118T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.200118T1200Z-200119T0000Z/
Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, Olivia, Redwood Falls, 
New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont
250 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020

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

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, additional snow
  accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. 
  Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as 
  high as 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 AM CST early this 
  morning. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 6 
  PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills as 
  low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in 
  as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ041-042-049-058-066-067-075-076-083-084-092-093-181700-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stearns-Meeker-McLeod-Sibley-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Blue Earth-Waseca-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, St Cloud, 
Litchfield, Hutchinson, Gaylord, St Peter, Le Sueur, Mankato, 
Waseca, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
250 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up
  to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds
  gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 30 
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little 
  as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-077-078-085-WIZ014>016-023>028-
181700-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice-
Goodhue-Steele-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Foley, 
Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Monticello, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, 
Faribault, Red Wing, Owatonna, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, 
Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls,
and Eau Claire
250 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up
  to an inch or two. Ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes late afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

DWE/BORGHOFF
933 
WWUS43 KMPX 181232
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
632 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING EXPANDED EASTWARD ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA...
...WINTER STORM WARNING CONTINUES FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN 
MINNESOTA INTO WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN...

.Surface observations and reports from the Minnesota Department of
Transportation indicate whiteout conditions have been developing 
shortly after the winds become gusty behind the arctic cold front.
Gusts of 45 to 55 mph are occurring across southwest and west
central Minnesota. These winds will spread eastward across
southern Minnesota early this morning with blizzard conditions
expected to reach the I-35 corridor by 9 AM. 

Wind gusts to 55 mph are possible with visibilities near zero at 
times for the rest of the day. The worst conditions will occur in 
west central into south central Minnesota through the day. The 
Blizzard Warning continues for west central into a portion of 
south central Minnesota today. In addition, falling temperatures 
into the single digits above and below zero will lead to icy roads
and very cold wind chills this afternoon.

MNZ067-075-076-083>085-092-093-182200-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/
Sibley-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of Gaylord, St Peter, Le Sueur, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
632 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up
  to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 30 
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little 
  as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel may become nearly impossible and
  travel is not advised.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ047-048-054>057-064-065-073-074-082-091-182200-
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/
Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, Olivia, Redwood Falls, 
New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont
632 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up
  to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills as 
  low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in 
  as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel may become nearly impossible and
  travel is not advised.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ041>045-049>053-058>063-066-068>070-077-078-WIZ014>016-023>028-
182200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-
Isanti-Chisago-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
McLeod-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River, Cambridge, 
Center City, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, 
St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, 
Faribault, Red Wing, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, 
River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, 
and Eau Claire
632 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one 
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 30 
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little 
  as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

Borghoff
416 
WWUS43 KMPX 181740
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1140 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING CONTINUES FOR WEST CENTRAL, SOUTHWEST, AND 
SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA...

...WINTER STORM WARNING CONTINUES FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN
MINNESOTA INTO WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN...

.Surface observations and reports from the Minnesota Department
of Transportation indicated whiteout conditions in open country in
west central, southwest and south central Minnesota since this
morning. Sustained wind speeds of 30 to 40 mph, with occasional gusts
of 50 mph were occurring across west central, southwest and south
central Minnesota since earlier this morning, and this trend will
continue through the afternoon.

Elsewhere across central and southern Minnesota, including west 
central Wisconsin, areas of blowing and drifting snow will 
continue through the afternoon, with occasional wind gusts of 30 
to 45 mph. Most of the measurable snowfall has ended, but the 
blowing and drifting snow will continue across the region through 
the afternoon. 

In addition to the blowing and drifting snow, falling 
temperatures into the single digits above and below zero will lead
to icy roads and very cold wind chills this afternoon.

MNZ047-048-054>057-064-065-067-073>076-082>085-091>093-190000-
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/
Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, Olivia, Gaylord, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
1140 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. No additional snow accumulations.
  Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could
  bring down tree branches. The very cold wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little
  as 10 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ041>045-049>053-058>063-066-068>070-077-078-WIZ014>016-023>028-
190000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-
Isanti-Chisago-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
McLeod-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River, Cambridge, 
Center City, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, 
St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, 
Faribault, Red Wing, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, 
River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, 
and Eau Claire
1140 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Significant blowing and drifting snow. No additional snow
  is expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 30 
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little 
  as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$
398 
WWUS43 KMPX 182023
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
223 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING CONTINUES FOR WEST CENTRAL, SOUTHWEST, AND
SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA...

...WINTER STORM WARNING CONTINUES FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN
MINNESOTA INTO WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN...

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY FOR MOST OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA
TONIGHT...

.Surface observations, area web cams, and reports from the 
Minnesota Department of Transportation indicated whiteout 
conditions in open country in west central, southwest and south 
central Minnesota this afternoon. Sustained wind speeds of 30 to 
40 mph, with occasional gusts of 50 mph will continue across west
central, southwest and south central Minnesota through 6 pm, with
improvement during the evening. Areas of blowing and drifting 
snow will likely continue into the evening.

Elsewhere across central and southern Minnesota, including west 
central Wisconsin, areas of blowing and drifting snow will 
continue through the afternoon, with occasional wind gusts of 30 
to 45 mph. 

A wind chill advisory has been issued for most of southern
Minnesota, and parts of west central Wisconsin. The advisory goes
into effect for areas west of a line from Little Falls to
Hutchinson, and Albert Lea at 6 pm, and continues through noon
Sunday. The wind chill advisory expands farther to the east, and
will include most of the Twin Cities metro area between midnight
and 9 am Sunday. Pepin and Eau Claire counties of west central
Wisconsin will also have a wind chill advisory in effect from
midnight to 9 am Sunday. 

MNZ047-048-054>057-064-065-067-073>076-082>085-091>093-190430-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0003.200119T0000Z-200119T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/
Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, Olivia, Gaylord, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
223 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Winds
  gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very
  cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. 
  For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon 
  CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. The very cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ041-042-049-058-066-190430-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0003.200119T0000Z-200119T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stearns-Meeker-McLeod-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, St Cloud, 
Litchfield, and Hutchinson
223 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, blowing snow. Winds gusting
  as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind 
  chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Douglas, Todd, Stearns, Meeker and McLeod Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening 
  to noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. The very cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ059-060-068>070-077-078-WIZ026-028-190430-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0003.200119T0600Z-200119T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/
Wright-Hennepin-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Monticello, Minneapolis, Chaska, 
Shakopee, Hastings, Faribault, Red Wing, Durand, and Eau Claire
223 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, blowing snow. Winds gusting
  as high as 40 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind
  chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to 
  9 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-050>053-061>063-WIZ014>016-023>025-027-190000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Anoka-
Ramsey-Washington-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Chippewa-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Foley, 
Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, 
Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, 
Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls
223 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Significant blowing and drifting snow. No additional 
  snow is expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring
  down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below 
  zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 
  minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
570 
WWUS43 KMPX 190012
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
612 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY FOR MOST OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA
TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING...

.A wind chill advisory is in effect tonight and Sunday morning for
areas generally along and south of Interstate 94 from Alexandria,
to St Cloud, to the Twin Cities, to Eau Claire Wisconsin. Very 
cold wind chills as low as 25 below to 30 below are expected. 


MNZ047-048-054>057-064-065-067-073>076-082>085-091>093-190815-
/O.EXP.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200119T1800Z/
Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, Olivia, Gaylord, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
612 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ041-042-049-058-066-190815-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200119T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stearns-Meeker-McLeod-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, St Cloud, 
Litchfield, and Hutchinson
612 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

* WHERE...Douglas, Stearns, McLeod, Meeker and Todd Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ059-060-068>070-077-078-WIZ026-028-190815-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0003.200119T0600Z-200119T1500Z/
Wright-Hennepin-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Monticello, Minneapolis, Chaska, 
Shakopee, Hastings, Faribault, Red Wing, Durand, and Eau Claire
612 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM CST SUNDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-050>053-061>063-WIZ014>016-023>025-027-190115-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Anoka-
Ramsey-Washington-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Chippewa-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Foley, 
Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, 
Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, 
Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls
612 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Snow has ended. Patchy blowing snow and difficult travel will
remain possible tonight.

$$

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.