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Winter Weather Advisory 21, NWS Twin Cities, MN

December 28, 202042 counties in Minnesota; 9 counties in Wisconsin

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this winter weather advisory at Dec 28, 2020, 3:18 AM CST for 42 counties in Minnesota; 9 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Dec 29, 2020, 9:00 AM CST. It was in force for 17 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 28, 2020, 3:18 AM CST (09:18 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 29, 2020, 9:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 30, 2020, 1:52 AM CST
In force
17 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 09:22 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 00:00Z, 9.3 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 00:00Z on 2020-12-28Temperature 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 2020-12-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -55 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
680 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-55 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
22 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

518 
WWUS43 KMPX 280918
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
318 AM CST Mon Dec 28 2020

...SEVERAL INCHES OF SNOW EXPECTED ON TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
THAT WILL IMPACT THE TUESDAY EVENING COMMUTE...

.A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for portions of central
Minnesota, all of southern Minnesota, and adjacent areas of west 
central Wisconsin from Tuesday morning, through early Wednesday 
morning. This advisory is along and south of a line from Morris to
St. Cloud and Cambridge Minnesota, to Luck, Cumberland and 
Ladysmith in west central Wisconsin. 

A storm system is expected to develop late tonight across the
Central Plains, and move northeast across the Upper Midwest
Tuesday, and into Wednesday morning. Several inches of snow will
fall across the Advisory area, with total accumulations of 3 to 5
inches expected before it tapers off Tuesday night and Wednesday 
morning. Snow will begin across western Minnesota Tuesday morning,
and spread eastward during the day. The Tuesday evening commute 
will be impacted as this system moves across the region. 

MNZ047>050-054>058-064>067-073>075-082-083-091-092-282100-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.201229T1500Z-201230T0900Z/
Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-
Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, 
Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, 
Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, 
St James, Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth
318 AM CST Mon Dec 28 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO 3 AM
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to 3 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ051-059>063-068>070-076>078-084-085-093-282100-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.201229T1500Z-201230T1200Z/
Sherburne-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-
Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Elk River, Monticello, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, 
Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Waseca, 
Owatonna, and Albert Lea
318 AM CST Mon Dec 28 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ052-053-WIZ014>016-023>028-282100-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.201229T1800Z-201230T1200Z/
Isanti-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Center City, Osceola, 
Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
318 AM CST Mon Dec 28 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 6 AM
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
414 
WWUS43 KMPX 282041
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
241 PM CST Mon Dec 28 2020

...SEVERAL INCHES OF SNOW EXPECTED ON TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
THAT WILL IMPACT THE TUESDAY EVENING COMMUTE...

.A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for all of central and 
southern Minnesota, and adjacent areas of west central Wisconsin, 
from Tuesday morning into Tuesday night.

A storm system developing late tonight across the Central Plains
will move northeast across the Upper Midwest Tuesday into 
Wednesday morning. Several inches of snow will fall across the 
Advisory area, with total accumulations of 2 to 5 inches expected
before it tapers off Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Snow 
will begin across western Minnesota Tuesday morning, and spread 
eastward during the day. The Tuesday evening commute will be 
impacted as this system moves across the region.

MNZ041>043-291000-
/O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.201229T1500Z-201230T0900Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, 
and Little Falls
241 PM CST Mon Dec 28 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO 3 AM
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Douglas, Todd and Morrison Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to 3 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-291000-
/O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.201229T1800Z-201230T1200Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-
Including the cities of Princeton and Mora
241 PM CST Mon Dec 28 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 6 AM
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Mille Lacs and Kanabec Counties.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ047>050-054>058-064>067-073>075-082-083-091-092-291000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.201229T1500Z-201230T0900Z/
Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-
Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, 
Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, 
Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, 
St James, Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth
241 PM CST Mon Dec 28 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO
3 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to 3 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ051-059>063-068>070-076>078-084-085-093-291000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.201229T1500Z-201230T1200Z/
Sherburne-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-
Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Elk River, Monticello, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, 
Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Waseca, 
Owatonna, and Albert Lea
241 PM CST Mon Dec 28 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO
6 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ052-053-WIZ014>016-023>028-291000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.201229T1800Z-201230T1200Z/
Isanti-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Center City, Osceola, 
Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
241 PM CST Mon Dec 28 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO
6 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$
346 
WWUS43 KMPX 290430
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1030 PM CST Mon Dec 28 2020

...SEVERAL INCHES OF SNOW EXPECTED TUESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT 
THAT WILL IMPACT THE TUESDAY EVENING COMMUTE...

.A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for all of central and
southern Minnesota, and adjacent areas of west central Wisconsin,
from Tuesday morning through Tuesday night.

A storm system developing over the Central Plains will move 
northeast across the Upper Midwest Tuesday into Wednesday morning.
Several inches of snow will fall across the Advisory area, with 
total accumulations of 3 to 5 inches expected before it tapers 
off Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning. Snow will begin 
across western Minnesota Tuesday morning, and spread eastward 
during the day. The Tuesday evening commute will be impacted as 
this system moves across the region.

MNZ041>043-047>050-054>058-064>067-073>075-082-083-091-092-291500-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.201229T1500Z-201230T0900Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-Lac Qui Parle-
Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-
Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
Faribault-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, 
Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth
1030 PM CST Mon Dec 28 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO
3 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 4 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to 3 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ051-059>063-068>070-076>078-084-085-093-291500-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.201229T1500Z-201230T1200Z/
Sherburne-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-
Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Elk River, Monticello, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, 
Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Waseca, 
Owatonna, and Albert Lea
1030 PM CST Mon Dec 28 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO
6 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 4 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-052-053-WIZ014>016-023>028-291500-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.201229T1800Z-201230T1200Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Cambridge, Center City, 
Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, 
Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
1030 PM CST Mon Dec 28 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO
6 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$
807 
WWUS43 KMPX 290818
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
218 AM CST Tue Dec 29 2020

...SEVERAL INCHES OF SNOW EXPECTED TODAY THROUGH TONIGHT THAT 
WILL IMPACT THE EVENING COMMUTE...

.A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for all of central 
and southern Minnesota, and adjacent areas of west central 
Wisconsin, from this morning through tonight. 

A storm system developing over the Central Plains will move
northeast across the Upper Midwest through Wednesday morning. 
Several inches of snow will fall across the Advisory area, with 
total accumulations of 3 to 5 inches expected before it tapers off
late tonight. Snow will begin across western Minnesota this
morning, and spread eastward during the day. The evening commute 
will be impacted as this system moves across the region.

MNZ041>043-047>050-054>058-064>067-073>075-082-083-091-092-291700-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.201229T1500Z-201230T0900Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-Lac Qui Parle-
Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-
Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
Faribault-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, 
Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth
218 AM CST Tue Dec 29 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS
MORNING TO 3 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 3 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ051-059>063-068>070-076>078-084-085-093-291700-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.201229T1500Z-201230T1200Z/
Sherburne-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-
Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Elk River, Monticello, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, 
Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Waseca, 
Owatonna, and Albert Lea
218 AM CST Tue Dec 29 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS
MORNING TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-052-053-WIZ014>016-023>028-291700-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.201229T1800Z-201230T1200Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Cambridge, Center City, 
Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, 
Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
218 AM CST Tue Dec 29 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
6 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$
705 
WWUS43 KMPX 291738
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1138 AM CST Tue Dec 29 2020

...SEVERAL INCHES OF SNOW EXPECTED TODAY THROUGH TONIGHT THAT
WILL IMPACT THE EVENING COMMUTE...

.A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for all of central
and southern Minnesota, and adjacent areas of west central
Wisconsin, from this morning through tonight.

A storm system developing over the Central Plains will move
northeast across the Upper Midwest through Wednesday morning.
Several inches of snow will fall across the Advisory area, with
total accumulations of 2 to 5 inches expected before it tapers 
off late tonight. Snow will begin across western Minnesota this 
morning, and spread eastward during the day. The evening commute 
will be impacted as this system moves across the region.

MNZ041>043-047>050-054>058-064>067-073>075-082-083-091-092-300145-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201230T0900Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-Lac Qui Parle-
Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-
Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
Faribault-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, 
Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth
1138 AM CST Tue Dec 29 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-052-053-WIZ014>016-023>028-300145-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.201229T1800Z-201230T1200Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Cambridge, Center City, 
Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, 
Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
1138 AM CST Tue Dec 29 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ051-059>063-068>070-076>078-084-085-093-300145-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201230T1200Z/
Sherburne-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-
Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Elk River, Monticello, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, 
Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Waseca, 
Owatonna, and Albert Lea
1138 AM CST Tue Dec 29 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$
093 
WWUS43 KMPX 300149
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
749 PM CST Tue Dec 29 2020

...SNOW WILL BE ENDING TONIGHT...

.A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect into the early
morning for all of central and southern Minnesota, and adjacent 
areas of west central Wisconsin.

A storm system continued to move across the Upper Midwest. Snow
will taper off late Tuesday evening in central and southern 
Minnesota, and early Wednesday morning in east central Minnesota 
and Wisconsin. A little mixed precipitation is also possible late
tonight. Snow totals from Tuesday and Tuesday night will be 2 to 
5 inches.

MNZ041>043-047>050-054>058-064>067-073>075-082-083-091-092-300900-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201230T0900Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-Lac Qui Parle-
Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-
Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
Faribault-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, 
Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth
749 PM CST Tue Dec 29 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Light snow and some mixed precipitation possible. Final
  snow totals will be 2 to 5 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-051>053-059>063-068>070-076>078-084-085-093-WIZ014>016-
023>028-301000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201230T1200Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-
Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-
Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-
Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Elk River, Cambridge, 
Center City, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, 
Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, 
Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Waseca, Owatonna, Albert Lea, 
Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, 
Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
749 PM CST Tue Dec 29 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow will taper off this evening, but some mixed
  precipitation will still be possible. Final snow totals will be
  2 to 4 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$
687 
WWUS43 KMPX 300752
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
152 AM CST Wed Dec 30 2020

...LIGHT SNOW AND PATCHY FREEZING DRIZZLE ENDING...

.The winter weather advisory has been canceled. Most of the
accumulating snow has ended with some lingering light snow and
patchy drizzle possible this morning across central Minnesota, and
portions of east central Minnesota as well as west central
Wisconsin. 

MNZ044-045-051>053-059>063-068>070-076>078-084-085-093-WIZ014>016-
023>028-300900-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201230T1200Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-
Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-
Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-
Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Elk River, Cambridge, 
Center City, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, 
Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, 
Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Waseca, Owatonna, Albert Lea, 
Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, 
Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
152 AM CST Wed Dec 30 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

MNZ041>043-047>050-054>058-064>067-073>075-082-083-091-092-300900-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201230T0900Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-Lac Qui Parle-
Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-
Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
Faribault-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, 
Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth
152 AM CST Wed Dec 30 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

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Sources

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