Alert archive / Minnesota / Winter Storm Warnings in 2020
Winter Storm Warning 6, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this winter storm warning at Oct 21, 2020, 3:10 PM CDT for 4 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Oct 22, 2020, 4:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 18 hr. 4 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
- Oct 21, 2020, 3:10 PM CDT (20:10 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 22, 2020, 4:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Oct 22, 2020, 10:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
Counties Douglas County, MN, Morrison County, MN, Stevens County, MN, Todd County, MN
The radar
The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 171 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:12 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 8:46 AM CDT | SNOW 5 | Alexandria, MN | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Oct 22, 9:40 AM CDT | SNOW 6 | 2 Nne Long Prairie, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-TD-12 LONG PRAIRIE 2.1 NNE. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS. |
| Oct 22, 9:59 AM CDT | SNOW 7 | 2 Se Garfield, MN | |
| Oct 22, 6:51 PM CDT | SNOW 6 | 2 Nnw Little Falls, 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 12:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 169 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 777 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 84 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 60 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 160 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
839 WWUS43 KMPX 212010 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 310 PM CDT Wed Oct 21 2020 ...HEAVY SNOW LIKELY ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... .A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from late tonight through Thursday evening for Douglas, Todd, Morrison, and Stevens counties. A band of snow is expected to develop late tonight and persist through Thursday and into early Thursday evening. Snow rates of 1 inch per hour are possible, especially late tonight and early Thursday. Areas in the Winter Storm Warning can expect 4 to 7 inches of snow. Precipitation will transition from snow, to a wintry mix, to all rain over a short distance as one heads southeast. This will result in a tight snowfall gradient that may shift slightly in future forecasts. In addition, there is a chance for light icing accumulations, so have issued a Winter Weather Advisory for southwest Minnesota. MNZ041>043-047-220415- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0007.201022T0900Z-201023T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0006.201022T0900Z-201023T0300Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, and Morris 310 PM CDT Wed Oct 21 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Douglas, Todd, Morrison and Stevens Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If traveling, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Drive with caution. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ044-045-048>050-055-220415- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0007.201022T0900Z-201023T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.201022T0900Z-201023T0300Z/ Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Pope-Stearns-Benton-Swift- Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, and Benson 310 PM CDT Wed Oct 21 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Light ice accumulations possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ054-056>058-064-065-073-220415- /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.201022T0900Z-201023T0300Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville- Redwood- Including the cities of Madison, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, and Redwood Falls 310 PM CDT Wed Oct 21 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ jrb
5 follow-up statements
493 WWUS43 KMPX 220150 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 850 PM CDT Wed Oct 21 2020 ...HEAVY SNOW LIKELY ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... .A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from late tonight through Thursday evening for Douglas, Todd, Morrison, and Stevens counties. A band of snow is expected to develop late tonight and persist through Thursday and into early Thursday evening. Snow rates of 1 inch per hour are possible, especially late tonight and early Thursday. Areas in the Winter Storm Warning can expect 4 to 7 inches of snow. Precipitation will transition from snow, to a mix of freezing rain and sleet, to all rain over a short distance as one heads southeast. Within this zone of mixed precipitation, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from southwest into central Minnesota for areas along and west of a Redwood Falls, to St. Cloud, to Mora line. This will result in a tight snowfall gradient that may shift slightly in future forecasts. MNZ041>043-047-221000- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0006.201022T0900Z-201023T0300Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, and Morris 850 PM CDT Wed Oct 21 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Stevens, Morrison, Douglas and Todd Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ044-045-048>050-054>058-064-065-073-221000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.201022T0900Z-201023T0300Z/ Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Pope-Stearns-Benton-Lac Qui Parle-Swift- Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood- Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, and Redwood Falls 850 PM CDT Wed Oct 21 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
739 WWUS43 KMPX 220851 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 351 AM CDT Thu Oct 22 2020 ...HEAVY SNOW BEGINNING ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA... ...WINTRY MIX EXPECTED TODAY FARTHER SOUTH ACROSS WEST CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA... .A Winter Storm Warning is in effect through this evening for Douglas, Todd, Morrison, and Stevens counties. The band of snow that has developed will persist into early this evening. Snow rates of 1 inch per hour are possible, especially early this morning. Areas in the Winter Storm Warning can expect 4 to 7 inches of snow. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from southwest into central Minnesota for areas along and west of a Redwood Falls, to St. Cloud, to Mora line. A wintry mix of precipitation will develop this morning across western Minnesota. Up to 3 inches of snow and sleet are expected. Precipitation will transition to light snow or drizzle this evening with little or no additional accumulation. MNZ041>043-047-222000- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0006.201022T0900Z-201023T0300Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, and Morris 351 AM CDT Thu Oct 22 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Stevens, Morrison, Douglas and Todd Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ054>058-064-065-073-222000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.201022T0900Z-201023T0300Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine- Renville-Redwood- Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, and Redwood Falls 351 AM CDT Thu Oct 22 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ044-045-048>050-222000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.201022T0900Z-201023T0300Z/ Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Pope-Stearns-Benton- Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Glenwood, St Cloud, and Sauk Rapids 351 AM CDT Thu Oct 22 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Pope, Benton, Mille Lacs, Stearns and Kanabec Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Borghoff
993 WWUS43 KMPX 221509 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1009 AM CDT Thu Oct 22 2020 ...HEAVY SNOW CONTINUES ACROSS CENTRAL MINNESOTA... ...WINTRY MIX OF PRECIPITATION ACROSS WEST CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA... .A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through this evening for Douglas, Todd, Morrison, and Stevens counties. A band of snow will continue across much of central Minnesota through this afternoon. Snow rates of 1 inch per hour are possible. Areas in the Winter Storm Warning can expect 4 to 8 inches of snow, with isolated higher totals in Douglas and Todd counties. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from southwest into central Minnesota for areas along and west of a Redwood Falls, to St. Cloud, to Mora line, where a wintry mix of precipitation is expected. Up to 3 inches of snow and sleet are expected. Precipitation will transition to light snow or drizzle this evening with little or no additional accumulation. MNZ041>043-047-222315- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-201023T0300Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, and Morris 1009 AM CDT Thu Oct 22 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Stevens, Morrison, Douglas and Todd Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ054>058-064-065-073-222315- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-201023T0300Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine- Renville-Redwood- Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, and Redwood Falls 1009 AM CDT Thu Oct 22 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ044-045-048>050-222315- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-201023T0300Z/ Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Pope-Stearns-Benton- Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Glenwood, St Cloud, and Sauk Rapids 1009 AM CDT Thu Oct 22 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Pope, Benton, Mille Lacs, Stearns and Kanabec Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
324 WWUS43 KMPX 222025 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 325 PM CDT Thu Oct 22 2020 ...BANDS OF LIGHT SNOW THROUGH EVENING IN THE WINTER STORM WARNING AREA... .A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through this evening for Douglas, Todd, Morrison, and Stevens counties. A band of snow will continue across much of west central and central Minnesota through the early evening. Areas in the Winter Storm Warning can expect a snowfall total of 4 to 8 inches before the snow tapers off this evening. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from southwest into central Minnesota for areas along and west of a Redwood Falls, to St. Cloud, to Mora line, where a wintry mix of precipitation is expected through the early evening. Precipitation will transition to light snow or freezing drizzle with little or no additional accumulation. MNZ041>043-047-230300- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-201023T0300Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, and Morris 325 PM CDT Thu Oct 22 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Light snow expected. An additional one to two inches of snow this evening, with total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Stevens, Morrison, Douglas and Todd Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ054>058-064-065-073-230300- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-201023T0300Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine- Renville-Redwood- Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, and Redwood Falls 325 PM CDT Thu Oct 22 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ044-045-048>050-230300- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-201023T0300Z/ Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Pope-Stearns-Benton- Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Glenwood, St Cloud, and Sauk Rapids 325 PM CDT Thu Oct 22 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Light snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Pope, Benton, Mille Lacs, Stearns and Kanabec Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
547 WWUS43 KMPX 230249 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 949 PM CDT Thu Oct 22 2020 MNZ041>043-047-230400- /O.EXP.KMPX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-201023T0300Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, and Morris 949 PM CDT Thu Oct 22 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... $$ MNZ054>058-064-065-073-230400- /O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-201023T0300Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine- Renville-Redwood- Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, and Redwood Falls 949 PM CDT Thu Oct 22 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... $$ MNZ044-045-048>050-230400- /O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-201023T0300Z/ Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Pope-Stearns-Benton- Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Glenwood, St Cloud, and Sauk Rapids 949 PM CDT Thu Oct 22 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 4:07 AM CDT | Winter Storm Watch | MPX | Benton, Douglas, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pope and 4 more | 11 hr |
| Oct 21, 3:10 PM CDT | Winter Weather Advisory | MPX | Benton, Chippewa, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Meeker and 7 more | 31 hr |
Nearby
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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.