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Wind Chill Advisory 2, NWS Twin Cities, MN

January 15, 20209 counties in Wisconsin; 42 counties in Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this wind chill advisory at Jan 15, 2020, 2:53 PM CST for 9 counties in Wisconsin; 42 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Jan 15, 2020, 9:00 PM CST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 15, 2020, 2:53 PM CST (20:53 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 15, 2020, 9:00 PM CST
Expired
Jan 16, 2020, 9:00 AM CST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
All 51 counties

Anoka County, MN, Benton County, MN, Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Carver County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Chisago County, MN, Dakota County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Hennepin County, MN, Isanti County, MN, Kanabec County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Martin County, MN, McLeod County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Mille Lacs County, MN, Morrison County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Pope County, MN, Ramsey County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Rice County, MN, Scott County, MN, Sherburne County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Stearns County, MN, Steele County, MN, Stevens County, MN, Swift County, MN, Todd County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Washington County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Wright County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN, Barron County, WI, Chippewa County, WI, Dunn County, WI, Eau Claire County, WI, Pepin County, WI, Pierce County, WI, Polk County, WI, Rusk County, WI, Saint Croix County, WI

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 20 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:55 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 17 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2020-01-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2020-01-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 110 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
1080 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
56 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
110 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
410 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
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The text

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268 
WWUS43 KMPX 152053
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
253 PM CST Wed Jan 15 2020

...Wind Chill Advisory tonight, Winter Storm Watch Friday through
Saturday...

.Wind Chills fall between -20 to -35 tonight. Accumulating snow
expected Friday into Saturday, with blowing snow late Friday into
Saturday.

MNZ042-049-058-160500-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.200116T0300Z-200116T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0001.200117T1200Z-200119T0000Z/
Todd-Stearns-Meeker-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, St Cloud, and Litchfield
253 PM CST Wed Jan 15 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
CST THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Winter 
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 
  6 to 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 
  9 AM CST Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday 
  morning through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will fall during the
  second half of Friday, with blowing snow becoming more likely on
  Saturday as winds increase as the system departs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ066-067-076-084-085-093-160500-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.200116T0600Z-200116T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0001.200117T1200Z-200119T0000Z/
McLeod-Sibley-Le Sueur-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Gaylord, Le Sueur, Waseca, 
Owatonna, and Albert Lea
253 PM CST Wed Jan 15 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
CST THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Winter 
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 
  6 to 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 
  AM CST Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday 
  morning through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 
  minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will fall during the
  second half of Friday, with blowing snow becoming more likely on
  Saturday as winds increase as the system departs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-050-051-059-077-160500-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.200116T0600Z-200116T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0001.200117T1500Z-200119T0000Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Wright-Rice-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Foley, 
Elk River, Monticello, and Faribault
253 PM CST Wed Jan 15 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
CST THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Winter 
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 
  6 to 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 
  AM CST Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday 
  morning through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will fall during the
  second half of Friday, with blowing snow becoming more likely on
  Saturday as winds increase as the system departs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ052-053-060>063-068>070-078-WIZ014>016-023>028-160500-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.200116T0600Z-200116T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0001.200117T1500Z-200119T0000Z/
Isanti-Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-
Dakota-Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Center City, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, 
Red Wing, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, 
Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
253 PM CST Wed Jan 15 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM
CST THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills
  expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. For the Winter
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6
  to 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 
  AM CST Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday 
  morning through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will fall during the
  second half of Friday, with blowing snow becoming more likely on
  Saturday as winds increase as the system departs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ041-047-048-054>057-064-065-073-074-082-091-160500-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.200116T0300Z-200116T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0001.200117T1200Z-200119T0000Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, 
Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont
253 PM CST Wed Jan 15 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
CST THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the Winter 
  Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Total snow 
  accumulations of 6 to 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 
  9 AM CST Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday 
  morning through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold 
  wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little 
  as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will fall during the
  second half of Friday, with blowing snow becoming more likely on
  Saturday as winds increase as the system departs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ075-083-092-160500-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.200116T0600Z-200116T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0001.200117T1200Z-200119T0000Z/
Nicollet-Blue Earth-Faribault-
Including the cities of St Peter, Mankato, and Blue Earth
253 PM CST Wed Jan 15 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
CST THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Winter 
  Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 
  AM CST Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday 
  morning through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 
  minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will fall during the
  second half of Friday, with blowing snow becoming more likely on
  Saturday as winds increase as the system departs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

TDH
4 follow-up statements
594 
WWUS43 KMPX 160428
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1028 PM CST Wed Jan 15 2020

...Wind Chill Advisory tonight....

...Winter Storm Watch Friday through Saturday...

.Wind chill values will be between -20 to -35 tonight. Wind chill
values will slowly improve Thursday morning.

Accumulating snow will develop across Minnesota Friday morning and
move into western Wisconsin early Friday afternoon. Snow will
begin to taper off late Friday night into Saturday morning, but
northwest winds will be increasing then, with blowing and 
drifting snow becoming an increasing hazard on Saturday, 
especially in open areas of western into southern Minnesota. 
Currently, 7 to 10 inches of snow is expected across much of 
central and southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin

MNZ042-049-058-161230-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200116T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0001.200117T1200Z-200119T0000Z/
Todd-Stearns-Meeker-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, St Cloud, and Litchfield
1028 PM CST Wed Jan 15 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Winter 
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 
  6 to 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 
  9 AM CST Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday 
  morning through Saturday afternoon.

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

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ066-067-076-084-085-093-161230-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.200116T0600Z-200116T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0001.200117T1200Z-200119T0000Z/
McLeod-Sibley-Le Sueur-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Gaylord, Le Sueur, Waseca, 
Owatonna, and Albert Lea
1028 PM CST Wed Jan 15 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Winter 
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 
  6 to 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 
  AM CST Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday 
  morning through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches. 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. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-050-051-059-077-161230-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.200116T0600Z-200116T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0001.200117T1500Z-200119T0000Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Wright-Rice-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Foley, 
Elk River, Monticello, and Faribault
1028 PM CST Wed Jan 15 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Winter 
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 
  6 to 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 
  AM CST Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday 
  morning through Saturday afternoon.

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

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ052-053-060>063-068>070-078-WIZ014>016-023>028-161230-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.200116T0600Z-200116T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0001.200117T1500Z-200119T0000Z/
Isanti-Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-
Dakota-Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Center City, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, 
Red Wing, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, 
Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
1028 PM CST Wed Jan 15 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. For the Winter 
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 
  6 to 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 
  AM CST Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday 
  morning through Saturday afternoon.

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

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ041-047-048-054>057-064-065-073-074-082-091-161230-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200116T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0001.200117T1200Z-200119T0000Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, 
Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont
1028 PM CST Wed Jan 15 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the Winter 
  Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Total snow 
  accumulations of 6 to 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 
  9 AM CST Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday 
  morning through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring
  down tree branches. 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. 

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ075-083-092-161230-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.200116T0600Z-200116T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0001.200117T1200Z-200119T0000Z/
Nicollet-Blue Earth-Faribault-
Including the cities of St Peter, Mankato, and Blue Earth
1028 PM CST Wed Jan 15 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Winter 
  Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 
  AM CST Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday 
  morning through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring
  down tree branches. 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. 

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
178 
WWUS43 KMPX 160750
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
150 AM CST Thu Jan 16 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY THROUGH 9 AM CST THIS MORNING....

...WINTER STORM WATCH FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...

.Wind chill values will be between 25 degrees below zero and 35 
degrees below zero through late this morning. Wind chill values 
will rise above advisory levels after 9 AM CST.

Accumulating snow will develop across western Minnesota Friday 
morning and move through eastern Minnesota into western Wisconsin
early Friday afternoon and continue through Friday night, heavy at
times. Snow will taper off Saturday morning, but northwest winds 
will be increasing then, with blowing and drifting snow becoming 
an increasing hazard on Saturday, especially in open areas of 
western into southern Minnesota. Currently, 7 to 10 inches of snow
is expected across much of central and southern Minnesota and 
western Wisconsin.

MNZ052-053-060>063-068>070-078-WIZ014>016-023>028-161600-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200116T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0001.200117T1500Z-200119T0000Z/
Isanti-Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-
Dakota-Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Center City, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, 
Red Wing, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, 
Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
150 AM CST Thu Jan 16 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind
  chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Winter Storm Watch,
  heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches
  possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST this 
  morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday morning 
  through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as
  little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ042-049-058-066-067-076-084-085-093-161600-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200116T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0001.200117T1200Z-200119T0000Z/
Todd-Stearns-Meeker-McLeod-Sibley-Le Sueur-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, St Cloud, Litchfield, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Le Sueur, Waseca, Owatonna, and Albert Lea
150 AM CST Thu Jan 16 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind
  chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Winter Storm Watch,
  heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches.
  Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST this 
  morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday morning 
  through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as
  little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-050-051-059-077-161600-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200116T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0001.200117T1500Z-200119T0000Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Wright-Rice-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Foley, 
Elk River, Monticello, and Faribault
150 AM CST Thu Jan 16 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. 
  Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Winter Storm 
  Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST this 
  morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday morning 
  through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as
  little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ041-047-048-054>057-064-065-073>075-082-083-091-092-161600-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200116T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0001.200117T1200Z-200119T0000Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-
Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, 
Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, 
and Blue Earth
150 AM CST Thu Jan 16 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. 
  Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the Winter Storm 
  Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations 
  of 6 to 9 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze 
  possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST this 
  morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday morning 
  through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could
  bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
425 
WWUS43 KMPX 161027
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
427 AM CST Thu Jan 16 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY THROUGH 9 AM CST THIS MORNING....

...WINTER STORM WATCH FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...

.Wind chill values will be between 25 degrees below zero and
35 degrees below zero through late this morning. Wind chill
values will rise above advisory levels after 9 AM CST.

Accumulating snow will develop across western Minnesota Friday
morning and move through eastern Minnesota into western Wisconsin
early Friday afternoon and continue through Friday night, heavy
at times. Snow will taper off Saturday morning, but northwest
winds will be increasing then, with blowing and drifting snow
becoming an increasing hazard on Saturday, especially in open
areas of western into southern Minnesota. Currently, 7 to
10 inches of snow is expected across much of central and southern
Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

MNZ042-049-058-066-067-076-084-085-093-161800-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.A.0001.200117T1500Z-200119T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200116T1500Z/
Todd-Stearns-Meeker-McLeod-Sibley-Le Sueur-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, St Cloud, Litchfield, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Le Sueur, Waseca, Owatonna, and Albert Lea
427 AM CST Thu Jan 16 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind
  chills as low as 35 below zero. For the Winter Storm Watch,
  heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches.
  Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST this 
  morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday morning 
  through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as
  little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-077-078-WIZ014>016-023>028-
161800-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.A.0001.200117T1800Z-200119T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200116T1500Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice-
Goodhue-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, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, 
River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, 
and Eau Claire
427 AM CST Thu Jan 16 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. 
  Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Winter Storm 
  Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST this 
  morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon 
  through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning or evening commute. The cold wind
  chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20
  minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ041-047-048-054>057-064-065-073>075-082-083-091-092-161800-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.A.0001.200117T1500Z-200119T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200116T1500Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-
Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, 
Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, 
and Blue Earth
427 AM CST Thu Jan 16 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind
  chills as low as 35 below zero. For the Winter Storm Watch,
  blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 
  inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze possible. Winds 
  could gust as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST this 
  morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday morning 
  through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could
  bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
235 
WWUS43 KMPX 161511
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
911 AM CST Thu Jan 16 2020

...WINTER STORM WATCH FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...

.Moderate to heavy snow will develop across western Minnesota 
Friday morning and move through eastern Minnesota into western 
Wisconsin early Friday afternoon and continue through Friday 
evening. 

Snow will taper off Friday night, but on Saturday northwest winds
will increase and lead to significant blowing and drifting snow.
Blizzard conditions are possible in open areas of western into 
southern Minnesota. Currently, 5 to 9 inches of snow is expected 
across much of central and southern Minnesota and western 
Wisconsin.

MNZ042-049-058-066-067-076-084-085-093-162315-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200116T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0001.200117T1500Z-200119T0000Z/
Todd-Stearns-Meeker-McLeod-Sibley-Le Sueur-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, St Cloud, Litchfield, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Le Sueur, Waseca, Owatonna, and Albert Lea
911 AM CST Thu Jan 16 2020

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Heavy snow with accumulations of 5 to 8 inches on Friday.
  On Saturday northwest winds could gust as high as 40 to 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday morning through 
  Saturday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-077-078-WIZ014>016-023>028-
162315-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200116T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0001.200117T1800Z-200119T0000Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice-
Goodhue-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, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, 
River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, 
and Eau Claire
911 AM CST Thu Jan 16 2020

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Heavy snow with accumulations of 6 to 9 inches possible
  on Friday. Increasing northwest winds on Saturday with gusts as
  high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon 
  through Saturday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ041-047-048-054>057-064-065-073>075-082-083-091-092-162315-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200116T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0001.200117T1500Z-200119T0000Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-
Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, 
Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, 
and Blue Earth
911 AM CST Thu Jan 16 2020

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Heavy snow on Friday with snow accumulations of 3 to 7
  inches possible. Blizzard conditions possible on Saturday with
  wind gusts as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday morning through 
  Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility, with whiteout conditions
  possible in open areas. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions on Saturday. Continue to
monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

jrb

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 15, 2:53 PM CSTWinter Storm WatchMPXBarron, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce and 3 more21 hr

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Wind Chill Advisories in Minnesota, 2020Wind Chill Advisories in Wisconsin, 2020Every wind chill advisory in 2020

Sources

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