Alert archive / Minnesota / Winter Storm Warnings in 2021
Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this winter storm warning at Feb 28, 2021, 6:21 AM CST for 10 counties in Minnesota; Barron County, Polk County, Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was in force for 6 hr. 34 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
- Feb 28, 2021, 6:21 AM CST (12:21 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 28, 2021, 12:00 PM CST
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
Counties Benton County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Chisago County, MN, Isanti County, MN, Kanabec County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Mille Lacs County, MN, Sherburne County, MN, Stearns County, MN, Barron County, WI, Polk County, WI, Rusk County, WI
The radar
The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.3 | 3 Se Orrock, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-SH-10 ORROCK 2SE. |
| Feb 28, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.5 | 3 S Mora, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-KB-17 MORA 2.5 S. |
| Feb 28, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.6 | Dassel, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-MK-11 DASSEL 0.4 S. |
| Feb 28, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 2 | 1 Ene Melrose, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION MLRM5 MELROSE. |
| Feb 28, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 2 | 1 W Mora, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION MRAM5 MORA. |
| Feb 28, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.3 | 1 Ene Rice, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION RCEM5 RICE. |
| Feb 28, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.9 | 3 E Rice, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-BN-13 RICE 3.6 E. |
| Feb 28, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 3 | Regal, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-KD-1 BELGRADE 8.0 ESE. |
| Feb 28, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.2 | Montevideo, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-CP-1 MONTEVIDEO 0.4 SSW. |
| Feb 28, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | 1 Sse Sartell, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-SR-9 SARTELL 1SSE. |
| Feb 28, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | 4 Nne Sartell, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-BN-6 RICE 6.5 SSE. |
| Feb 28, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 4 | 1 Ese St. Cloud, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION SCSM5 ST CLOUD. |
| Feb 28, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 4 | 1 Ese St. Joseph, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-SR-20 SAINT JOSEPH 0.2 N. |
| Feb 28, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 4 | 4 S Albany, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-SR-29 ALBANY 3SSE. |
| Feb 28, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 4 | St. Cloud, MN | |
| Feb 28, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 5.8 | 2 Ene St. Cloud, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-BN-7 SAINT CLOUD 1.1 NE. |
| Feb 28, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 6.5 | 2 Ssw Paynesville, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-SR-24 PAYNESVILLE 1SSW. |
| Feb 28, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 8.8 | 7 Se Pleasant Lake, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-SR-48 ST AUGUSTA 2.1 S. |
| Feb 28, 7:30 AM CST | SNOW 5 | 1 Sw Milaca, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION MLCM5 MILACA. |
| Feb 28, 7:32 AM CST | SNOW 8.5 | 7 Se Pleasant Lake, MN | |
| Feb 28, 7:45 AM CST | SNOW 1.5 | 4 Nw Onamia, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-ML-1 ONAMIA 4WNW. |
| Feb 28, 7:50 AM CST | SNOW 7 | Atwater, MN | |
| Feb 28, 7:58 AM CST | SNOW 7.5 | 2 Ne Willmar, MN | |
| Feb 28, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 2 | 3 Nw Bethel, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-IS-21 ISANTI 5.0 SW. |
| Feb 28, 8:17 AM CST | SNOW 7.5 | 3 N Kimball, MN | STORM-TOTAL SNOWFALL. |
| Feb 28, 9:00 AM CST | SNOW 3 | Belgrade, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-SR-50 BELGRADE 0.4 WNW. |
| Feb 28, 9:00 AM CST | SNOW 4 | 1 Ne Sauk Rapids, MN | |
| Feb 28, 9:00 AM CST | SNOW 5 | 6 Sw Foley, MN | |
| Feb 28, 9:00 AM CST | SNOW 7 | St. Augusta, MN | |
| Feb 28, 9:30 AM CST | SNOW 3.9 | 2 Nw Foreston, MN | |
| Feb 28, 9:30 AM CST | SNOW 4.3 | 2 N Spencer Brook, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-IS-22 PRINCETON 6.6 E. |
| Feb 28, 9:32 AM CST | SNOW 3.2 | Dassel, MN | |
| Feb 28, 11:00 AM CST | SNOW 4.5 | 1 E St. Cloud, MN | |
| Feb 28, 11:10 AM CST | SNOW 4 | Bruce, WI |
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, 0.4 hours before the alert went out and 71 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
- 508 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 96 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 239 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 549 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
769 WWUS43 KMPX 281221 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 621 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...ACCUMULATING SNOW CONTINUES THIS MORNING, WITH A NARROW BAND OF HEAVY SNOW FROM CENTRAL MINNESOTA THROUGH NORTHERN WISCONSIN... .A band of snow has formed across central Minnesota overnight and will develop through northern Wisconsin this morning. Snowfall totals generally look to be in the 3 to 5 inch range with amounts quickly tapering off on either side of the band. A narrow area in central Minnesota up through northern Wisconsin could get over 6 inches of snow, so a Winter Storm Warning was issued for Mille Lacs, Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Chippewa, Kandiyohi, and Meeker counties this morning. South central Minnesota may see more of a wintry mix at times, with a minor glaze of ice possible, including along the Interstate 90 corridor. Precipitation will come to an end from west to east later this morning. MNZ044-049>051-056>058-281600- /O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210228T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0002.210228T1221Z-210228T1600Z/ Mille Lacs-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker- Including the cities of Princeton, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Montevideo, Willmar, and Litchfield 621 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy band of snow with near zero visibility at times. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility could be near zero under a heavy band of snow. 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. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ045-052-281800- /O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210228T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0002.210228T1221Z-210228T1800Z/ Kanabec-Isanti- Including the cities of Mora and Cambridge 621 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy band of snow with near zero visibility at times. * WHERE...Kanabec and Isanti Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility could be near zero under a heavy band of snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ053-WIZ014>016-281800- /O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210228T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0002.210228T1221Z-210228T1800Z/ Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk- Including the cities of Center City, Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith 621 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy band of snow with near zero visibility at times. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Polk, Barron and Rusk Counties. In Minnesota, Chisago County. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ064>067-073>077-082>085-091-092-281500- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210228T1500Z/ Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet- Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault- Including the cities of Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, and Blue Earth 621 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. A period of freezing precipitation could also bring a light coating of ice on untreated pavement in south central Minnesota. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ059>063-068>070-078-281700- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210228T1700Z/ Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota- Goodhue- Including the cities of Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, and Red Wing 621 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. && $$ WIZ023>028-281800- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210228T1800Z/ St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 621 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and east central Minnesota. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ jrb
4 follow-up statements
831 WWUS43 KMPX 281459 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 859 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...ACCUMULATING SNOW CONTINUES THIS MORNING, WITH A NARROW BAND OF HEAVY SNOW FROM CENTRAL MINNESOTA THROUGH NORTHERN WISCONSIN... .A band of snow has formed across central Minnesota overnight and will develop through northern Wisconsin this morning. Snowfall totals generally look to be in the 3 to 5 inch range with amounts quickly tapering off on either side of the band. A narrow area in central Minnesota up through northern Wisconsin could get over 6 inches of snow, so a Winter Storm Warning was issued from St. Willmar and St. Cloud in Minnesota, over to Ladysmith, Wisconsin. For the Winter Weather Advisory south of the Warning, precipitation is changing over to snow, with a quick 1 to 3 inches of snow expected this morning. MNZ064-065-073-281600- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210228T1500Z/ Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood- Including the cities of Granite Falls, Olivia, and Redwood Falls 859 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow is quickly coming to an end, though roads will continue to have patchy snow cover through the morning, so caution still needs to be exercised if traveling. $$ MNZ045-052-053-WIZ014>016-281800- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210228T1800Z/ Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk- Including the cities of Mora, Cambridge, Center City, Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith 859 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy band of snow with near zero visibility at times. Total snowfall of 5 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Kanabec and Isanti Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ044-049>051-056>058-281600- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210228T1600Z/ Mille Lacs-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker- Including the cities of Princeton, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Montevideo, Willmar, and Litchfield 859 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy band of snow with near zero visibility at times. Total snowfall of 5 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ066-067-074>077-082>085-091-092-281700- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210228T1700Z/ McLeod-Sibley-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth- Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault- Including the cities of Hutchinson, Gaylord, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, and Blue Earth 859 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ059>063-068>070-078-281800- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210228T1800Z/ Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota- Goodhue- Including the cities of Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, and Red Wing 859 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. && $$ WIZ023>028-281800- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210228T1800Z/ St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 859 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and east central Minnesota. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$
050 WWUS43 KMPX 281559 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 959 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...ACCUMULATING SNOW CONTINUES THIS MORNING, WITH A NARROW BAND OF HEAVY SNOW FROM CENTRAL MINNESOTA THROUGH NORTHERN WISCONSIN... .A band of heavy snow is moving across eastern Minnesota this morning and is moving into western Wisconsin. Snowfall totals generally look to be in the 2 to 5 inch range. A narrow area in central Minnesota up through northwest Wisconsin could get over 6 inches of snow, so a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from Mora, Minnesota to Ladysmith, Wisconsin. For the Winter Weather Advisory south of the Warning, precipitation is changing over to snow, with a quick 1 to 3 inches of snow expected this morning. MNZ044-049>051-056>058-281700- /O.EXP.KMPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210228T1600Z/ Mille Lacs-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker- Including the cities of Princeton, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Montevideo, Willmar, and Litchfield 959 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... Snow was ending, though roads will continue to have patchy snow cover into the afternoon, so caution still needs to be exercised if traveling. $$ MNZ045-052-053-WIZ014>016-281800- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210228T1800Z/ Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk- Including the cities of Mora, Cambridge, Center City, Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith 959 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy band of snow with near zero visibility at times. Total snowfall of 5 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Kanabec and Isanti Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ066-067-074>077-082>085-091-092-281700- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210228T1700Z/ McLeod-Sibley-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth- Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault- Including the cities of Hutchinson, Gaylord, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, and Blue Earth 959 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ MNZ059>063-068>070-078-281800- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210228T1800Z/ Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota- Goodhue- Including the cities of Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, and Red Wing 959 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ023>028-281800- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210228T1800Z/ St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 959 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * 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 midnight tonight to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. && $$
790 WWUS43 KMPX 281657 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1057 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...SNOW Tapering OFF... .A band of heavy snow is moving into western Wisconsin late this morning. Snowfall totals generally look to be in the 2 to 5 inch range. A narrow area in central Minnesota up through northwest Wisconsin could get over 6 inches of snow, so a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect along the US-8 corridor in Wisconsin. For the Winter Weather Advisory south of the Warning, precipitation is changing over to snow, with a quick 1 to 3 inches of snow expected this morning. MNZ066-067-074>077-082>085-091-092-281800- /O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210228T1700Z/ McLeod-Sibley-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth- Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault- Including the cities of Hutchinson, Gaylord, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, and Blue Earth 1057 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM CST THIS MORNING... Snow was ending, though roads will continue to have patchy snow cover into the afternoon, so caution still needs to be exercised if traveling. $$ MNZ045-052-053-WIZ014>016-281800- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210228T1800Z/ Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk- Including the cities of Mora, Cambridge, Center City, Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith 1057 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy band of snow with near zero visibility at times. Total snowfall of 4 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Kanabec and Isanti Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ059>063-068>070-078-281800- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210228T1800Z/ Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota- Goodhue- Including the cities of Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, and Red Wing 1057 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ023>028-281800- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210228T1800Z/ St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 1057 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * 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 midnight tonight to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. && $$
544 WWUS43 KMPX 281756 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1156 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...SNOW QUICKLY WINDING DOWN... .With snowfall intensity dropping off considerably, along with getting into the afternoon sun, all Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories will expire at noon. MNZ045-052-053-WIZ014>016-281900- /O.EXP.KMPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210228T1800Z/ Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk- Including the cities of Mora, Cambridge, Center City, Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith 1156 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... $$ MNZ059>063-068>070-078-281900- /O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210228T1800Z/ Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota- Goodhue- Including the cities of Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, and Red Wing 1156 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... $$ WIZ023>028-281900- /O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210228T1800Z/ St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 1156 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... $$
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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.