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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Twin Cities, MN

February 28, 202110 counties in Minnesota; Barron County, Polk County, Rusk County, Wisconsin

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 28, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.33 Se Orrock, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-SH-10 ORROCK 2SE.
Feb 28, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.53 S Mora, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-KB-17 MORA 2.5 S.
Feb 28, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.6Dassel, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-MK-11 DASSEL 0.4 S.
Feb 28, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 21 Ene Melrose, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION MLRM5 MELROSE.
Feb 28, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 21 W Mora, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION MRAM5 MORA.
Feb 28, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.31 Ene Rice, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION RCEM5 RICE.
Feb 28, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.93 E Rice, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-BN-13 RICE 3.6 E.
Feb 28, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 3Regal, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-KD-1 BELGRADE 8.0 ESE.
Feb 28, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 3.2Montevideo, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-CP-1 MONTEVIDEO 0.4 SSW.
Feb 28, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 3.51 Sse Sartell, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-SR-9 SARTELL 1SSE.
Feb 28, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 3.54 Nne Sartell, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-BN-6 RICE 6.5 SSE.
Feb 28, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 41 Ese St. Cloud, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION SCSM5 ST CLOUD.
Feb 28, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 41 Ese St. Joseph, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-SR-20 SAINT JOSEPH 0.2 N.
Feb 28, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 44 S Albany, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-SR-29 ALBANY 3SSE.
Feb 28, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 4St. Cloud, MN
Feb 28, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 5.82 Ene St. Cloud, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-BN-7 SAINT CLOUD 1.1 NE.
Feb 28, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 6.52 Ssw Paynesville, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-SR-24 PAYNESVILLE 1SSW.
Feb 28, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 8.87 Se Pleasant Lake, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-SR-48 ST AUGUSTA 2.1 S.
Feb 28, 7:30 AM CSTSNOW 51 Sw Milaca, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION MLCM5 MILACA.
Feb 28, 7:32 AM CSTSNOW 8.57 Se Pleasant Lake, MN
Feb 28, 7:45 AM CSTSNOW 1.54 Nw Onamia, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-ML-1 ONAMIA 4WNW.
Feb 28, 7:50 AM CSTSNOW 7Atwater, MN
Feb 28, 7:58 AM CSTSNOW 7.52 Ne Willmar, MN
Feb 28, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 23 Nw Bethel, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-IS-21 ISANTI 5.0 SW.
Feb 28, 8:17 AM CSTSNOW 7.53 N Kimball, MNSTORM-TOTAL SNOWFALL.
Feb 28, 9:00 AM CSTSNOW 3Belgrade, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-SR-50 BELGRADE 0.4 WNW.
Feb 28, 9:00 AM CSTSNOW 41 Ne Sauk Rapids, MN
Feb 28, 9:00 AM CSTSNOW 56 Sw Foley, MN
Feb 28, 9:00 AM CSTSNOW 7St. Augusta, MN
Feb 28, 9:30 AM CSTSNOW 3.92 Nw Foreston, MN
Feb 28, 9:30 AM CSTSNOW 4.32 N Spencer Brook, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-IS-22 PRINCETON 6.6 E.
Feb 28, 9:32 AM CSTSNOW 3.2Dassel, MN
Feb 28, 11:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.51 E St. Cloud, MN
Feb 28, 11:10 AM CSTSNOW 4Bruce, 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2021-02-28Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2021-02-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 239 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
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

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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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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.