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Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Twin Cities, MN

March 14, 202117 counties in Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this winter storm warning at Mar 14, 2021, 3:28 AM CDT for 17 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Mar 15, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 20 hr. 60 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
Mar 14, 2021, 3:28 AM CDT (08:28 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 15, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 15, 2021, 8:45 PM CDT
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN

Counties Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Carver County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Martin County, MN, McLeod County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Rice County, MN, Scott County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Steele County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Watonwan County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 77 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:27 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
Mar 15, 6:50 AM CDTSNOW 1.3Bird Island, MN
Mar 15, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 1.33 Ese New Ulm, MN
Mar 15, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 1.8Ellendale, MN
Mar 15, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 21 Sw Albert Lea, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-FN-5 ALBERT LEA 1WSW.
Mar 15, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 21 Sw Albert Lea, MN
Mar 15, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 22 Wnw Danube, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-RV-11 DANUBE 2WNW.
Mar 15, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 2.51 Ne Redwood Falls, MN
Mar 15, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 2.52 Nnw Springfield, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-BW-1 SPRINGFIELD 1NW.
Mar 15, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 3.2Belview, MN
Mar 15, 7:10 AM CDTSNOW 2.51 Ne Redwood Falls, MN
Mar 15, 7:15 AM CDTSNOW 1.93 Wsw Garden City, MN
Mar 15, 7:30 AM CDTSNOW 2.52 Ese Mankato, MN
Mar 15, 7:37 AM CDTSNOW 3.46 Nnw Sveadahl, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-BW-8 SVEADAHL 5NNW.
Mar 15, 8:00 AM CDTSNOW 21 Sse Blue Earth, MN
Mar 15, 8:00 AM CDTSNOW 2.53 Nnw Glenville, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION ALBM5 ALBERT LEA 3SE.
Mar 15, 8:00 AM CDTSNOW 2.53 Nnw Glenville, MN
Mar 15, 8:00 AM CDTSNOW 2.5Winnebago, MN
Mar 15, 8:00 AM CDTSNOW 2.63 Wnw Lamberton, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION LAMM5 LAMBERTON.
Mar 15, 8:00 AM CDTSNOW 4.21 Wsw New Ulm, MN
Mar 15, 8:30 AM CDTSNOW 3.52 Ese Skyline, MN
Mar 15, 9:17 AM CDTSNOW 21 S Waseca, MN
Mar 15, 10:30 AM CDTSNOW 5Mankato, MN
Mar 15, 11:00 AM CDTSNOW 2Hutchinson, MNREPORTED VIA TWITTER. INCLUDED PHOTO WITH RULER SHOWING MEASUREMENT.
Mar 15, 11:54 AM CDTSNOW 5.51 Sse New Ulm, MN
Mar 15, 11:55 AM CDTSNOW 23 Ene Morristown, MN
Mar 15, 12:00 PM CDTSNOW 31 Ssw Faribault, MN
Mar 15, 12:00 PM CDTSNOW 7.5Mankato, MNTWEETED REPORT WITH PHOTO.
Mar 15, 12:01 PM CDTSNOW 5Minnesota Lake, MN
Mar 15, 12:03 PM CDTSNOW 4.57 E Kilkenny, MN
Mar 15, 12:15 PM CDTSNOW 7.5Mankato, MNCORRECTS PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM MANKATO. STILL SNOWING.
Mar 15, 12:45 PM CDTSNOW 21 Sse Waconia, MN
Mar 15, 1:55 PM CDTSNOW 5Owatonna, MNPHONED IN REPORT.
Mar 15, 2:21 PM CDTSNOW 2.5Carver, MN
Mar 15, 2:49 PM CDTSNOW 102 Ese Mankato, MNTWEETED REPORT WITH PHOTO.
Mar 15, 3:04 PM CDTSNOW 8Albert Lea, MNNWSCHAT FROM BROADCAST METEOROLOGIST. NUMEROUS REPORTS OF 6-8 INCHES OF SNOW IN ALBERT LEA.
Mar 15, 3:11 PM CDTSNOW 9Clarks Grove, MNREPORT RELAYED THRU NWSCHAT.
Mar 15, 3:15 PM CDTSNOW 5.6New Prague, MN
Mar 15, 3:20 PM CDTSNOW 102 Ne Mankato, MN
Mar 15, 3:30 PM CDTSNOW 2.5Victoria, MN
Mar 15, 4:14 PM CDTSNOW 10.8Nicollet, MNFACEBOOK REPORT.
Mar 15, 4:23 PM CDTSNOW 5Faribault, MNSPOTTER NETWORK REPORT.
Mar 15, 4:24 PM CDTSNOW 55 Nw Delavan, MN.
Mar 15, 4:24 PM CDTSNOW 55 Nw Delavan, MN
Mar 15, 4:30 PM CDTSNOW 121 W Mankato, MN
Mar 15, 4:36 PM CDTSNOW 7.8St. Peter, MN.
Mar 15, 4:36 PM CDTSNOW 7.8St. Peter, MN
Mar 15, 4:56 PM CDTSNOW 4.52 W Savage, MNAVERAGE OF MULTIPLE MEASUREMENTS.
Mar 15, 5:00 PM CDTSNOW 3.5Olivia, MN
Mar 15, 5:42 PM CDTSNOW 111 E Nicollet, MNTWEETED REPORT WITH PHOTO.
Mar 15, 6:00 PM CDTSNOW 3Winnebago, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-FT-2 WINNEBAGO 0.1 E.
Mar 15, 6:00 PM CDTSNOW 54 Wsw Austin, MN.
Mar 15, 6:06 PM CDTSNOW 8.21 S Waseca, MN
Mar 15, 6:07 PM CDTSNOW 6Lonsdale, MNTWEETED REPORT.
Mar 15, 6:25 PM CDTSNOW 4.6Hutchinson, MN
Mar 15, 7:00 PM CDTSNOW 3.62 Wsw Chanhassen, MNCORRECTS PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM 2 WSW CHANHASSEN. STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL AS OF 7PM, 3/15.
Mar 15, 7:00 PM CDTSNOW 6.56 N Henderson, MNPHONED IN REPORT.
Mar 15, 7:00 PM CDTSNOW 9.52 W New Prague, MN1.37 INCHES OF LIQUID MEASURED.
Mar 15, 7:02 PM CDTSNOW 3.52 Wnw Prior Lake, MNSTORM TOTAL.
Mar 15, 7:18 PM CDTSNOW 3.71 N Minnesota Lake, MN
Mar 15, 7:42 PM CDTSNOW 8.5Winthrop, MNPHONED IN REPORT.

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 00:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 76 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 2021-03-14Temperature 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 2021-03-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 55 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
2151 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
55 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
107 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

568 
WWUS43 KMPX 140828
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
328 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...HEAVY SNOW ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LATE TONIGHT INTO 
MONDAY...

.A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 1 AM tonight to 4 PM CDT
Monday for areas south of a line from Redwood Falls to Mankato and
Waseca. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the rest of 
southern Minnesota from 4 AM to 4 PM CDT Monday.

A band of precipitation will lift northeast into southern
Minnesota late tonight, quickly becoming all snow. This will be a
heavy, wet snow with rates of over an inch per hour possible. The
snow will taper off during the late morning into early afternoon 
on Monday. Total accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are expected in 
the warning area with 3 to 5 inches expected in the advisory area.

MNZ073-074-082>084-091>093-142000-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.210315T0600Z-210315T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0004.210315T0600Z-210315T2100Z/
Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St James, 
Mankato, Waseca, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
328 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 5 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of a light
  glaze.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM CDT Monday.

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

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.

&&

$$

MNZ064-065-067-075-076-085-142000-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.210315T0600Z-210315T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.210315T0900Z-210315T2100Z/
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Sibley-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Steele-
Including the cities of Granite Falls, Olivia, Gaylord, St Peter,
Le Sueur, and Owatonna
328 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ054-056-142000-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.210315T0900Z-210315T2100Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-
Including the cities of Madison and Montevideo
328 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Lac Qui Parle and Chippewa Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ077-078-142000-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.210315T1200Z-210315T2100Z/
Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Faribault and Red Wing
328 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Rice and Goodhue Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes.

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.

&&

$$

Borghoff
9 follow-up statements
465 
WWUS43 KMPX 141653
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1153 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...HEAVY SNOW ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LATE TONIGHT INTO
MONDAY...

.A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 1 AM tonight to 4 PM
CDT Monday for areas south of a line from Redwood Falls to
Mankato and Waseca. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for
the rest of southern Minnesota from 4 AM to 4 PM CDT Monday.

A band of precipitation will lift northeast into southern
Minnesota tonight, quickly becoming all snow. Heavy, wet snow is
expected with rates of over an inch per hour possible. The snow 
will taper off during the late morning into early afternoon on 
Monday. Total accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are expected in the 
warning area with 3 to 5 inches expected in the advisory area.
Snow accumulations will vary significantly over relatively short 
distances due to localized heavier snow.

MNZ073-074-082>084-091>093-150100-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0004.210315T0600Z-210315T2100Z/
Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St James, 
Mankato, Waseca, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
1153 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM CDT Monday.

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

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.

&&

$$

MNZ054-056-064-065-067-075-076-085-150100-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.210315T0900Z-210315T2100Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Sibley-Nicollet-
Le Sueur-Steele-
Including the cities of Madison, Montevideo, Granite Falls, 
Olivia, Gaylord, St Peter, Le Sueur, and Owatonna
1153 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM
CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ077-078-150100-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.210315T1200Z-210315T2100Z/
Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Faribault and Red Wing
1153 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM
CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Rice and Goodhue Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes.

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.

&&

$$
329 
WWUS43 KMPX 142303
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
603 PM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...HEAVY SNOW ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LATE TONIGHT INTO
MONDAY...

.A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 1 AM tonight to 4 PM
CDT Monday for areas south of a line from Redwood Falls to
Mankato and Waseca. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for
the rest of southern Minnesota from 4 AM to 4 PM CDT Monday.

A band of precipitation will lift northeast into southern
Minnesota tonight, quickly becoming all snow. Heavy, wet snow is
expected with rates of over an inch per hour possible. The snow
will taper off during the late afternoon on Monday, although a
period of freezing drizzle may occur. Total accumulations of 5 to
8 inches are expected in the warning area with 3 to 5 inches 
expected in the advisory area. Snow accumulations will vary 
significantly over relatively short distances due to localized 
heavier snow.

MNZ073-074-082>084-091>093-151000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0004.210315T0600Z-210315T2100Z/
Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St James, 
Mankato, Waseca, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
603 PM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM CDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

MNZ054-056-064-065-067-075-076-085-151000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.210315T0900Z-210315T2100Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Sibley-Nicollet-
Le Sueur-Steele-
Including the cities of Madison, Montevideo, Granite Falls, 
Olivia, Gaylord, St Peter, Le Sueur, and Owatonna
603 PM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM
CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM CDT Monday.

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

&&

$$

MNZ077-078-151000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.210315T1200Z-210315T2100Z/
Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Faribault and Red Wing
603 PM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM
CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Rice and Goodhue Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM CDT Monday.

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

&&

$$
504 
WWUS43 KMPX 150825
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
325 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...HEAVY SNOW ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LATE TONIGHT INTO
MONDAY...

.A Winter Storm Warning is in effect through this afternoon
for areas south of a line from Redwood Falls to Gaylord and 
Owatonna. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for portions of
west central and east central Minnesota through this afternoon.

A band of moderate to heavy snow will lift northeast into 
southern Minnesota early this morning, and then continue to lift 
north into central Minnesota by late morning. Heavy, wet snow is 
expected with rates of over an inch per hour possible. The snow 
will taper off during the late afternoon on Monday, although a 
period of freezing drizzle may occur this evening. Total 
accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are expected in the warning area 
with 3 to 5 inches expected in the advisory area. Snowfall totals 
will decrease rapidly north of the Advisory area.

MNZ067-075-076-085-151630-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.210315T0900Z-210315T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.WS.W.0004.210315T1200Z-210316T0000Z/
Sibley-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Steele-
Including the cities of Gaylord, St Peter, Le Sueur, and Owatonna
325 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 5 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of a light
  glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Sibley, Nicollet, Le Sueur and Steele Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

MNZ073-074-082>084-091>093-151630-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T2100Z/
Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St James, 
Mankato, Waseca, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
325 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Total snow accumulations of 5
  to 8 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ057>059-066-068>070-151630-
/O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.210315T1500Z-210316T0000Z/
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-McLeod-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, 
Hutchinson, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
325 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ077-078-151630-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.210315T1500Z-210316T0000Z/
Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Faribault and Red Wing
325 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Goodhue and Rice Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ054-056-064-065-151630-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.210315T0900Z-210315T2100Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Including the cities of Madison, Montevideo, Granite Falls, 
and Olivia
325 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Renville, Yellow Medicine, Lac Qui Parle and Chippewa 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

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

&&

$$
168 
WWUS43 KMPX 151127
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
627 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...HEAVY SNOW LIFTING NORTHEAST THIS MORNING...
...A VERY TIGHT GRADIENT IN TOTAL SNOWFALL EXPECTED JUST WEST OF
THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER...

.A Winter Storm Warning is in effect through this afternoon for
areas south of a line from Redwood Falls to Hutchinson, Chaska,
and Faribault. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for areas
just north of the Winter Storm Warning.

A band of moderate to heavy snow will continue to lift northeast 
this morning, then stall just west of the Mississippi River late
morning. It will resume its track to the northeast late this 
afternoon while it weakens in intensity. Rates of over an inch per
hour are possible in the warning area. Occasional light snow or 
freezing drizzle are possible this evening. 

Total accumulations of 5 to 9 inches are expected in the warning 
area with 3 to 5 inches expected in the advisory area. Amounts 
will diminish quickly near and east of the Mississippi River, 
although an inch or two are possible into Wisconsin late this 
afternoon and evening.

MNZ066-068-069-077-151930-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.210315T1500Z-210316T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.WS.W.0004.210315T1300Z-210316T0000Z/
McLeod-Carver-Scott-Rice-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria,
Shakopee, and Faribault
627 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...McLeod, Carver, Scott and Rice Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ065-151930-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210315T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KMPX.WS.W.0004.210315T1200Z-210316T0000Z/
Renville-
Including the city of Olivia
627 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 
  inches.

* WHERE...Renville County.

* WHEN...Until 7 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ073-074-082>084-091>093-151930-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T2100Z/
Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St James, 
Mankato, Waseca, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
627 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ067-075-076-085-151930-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0004.210315T1200Z-210316T0000Z/
Sibley-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Steele-
Including the cities of Gaylord, St Peter, Le Sueur, and Owatonna
627 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Sibley, Steele, Nicollet and Le Sueur Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

MNZ060-151930-
/O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.210315T1500Z-210316T0000Z/
Hennepin-
Including the city of Minneapolis
627 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations ranging from 2 
  inches near the Mississippi River to 5 inches in southwestern 
  Hennepin County.

* WHERE...Hennepin County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ057-151930-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.210315T1127Z-210315T2100Z/
Kandiyohi-
Including the city of Willmar
627 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Kandiyohi County.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

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

&&

$$

MNZ054-056-064-151930-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210315T2100Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Montevideo, and Granite Falls
627 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 1 
  to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Yellow Medicine, Lac Qui Parle and Chippewa Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

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

&&

$$

MNZ058-059-070-078-151930-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.210315T1500Z-210316T0000Z/
Meeker-Wright-Dakota-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Litchfield, Monticello, Hastings, 
and Red Wing
627 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Meeker, Wright, Goodhue and Dakota Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

Borghoff
905 
WWUS43 KMPX 151655
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1155 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...HEAVY SNOW LIFTING NORTHEAST THIS MORNING... ...A VERY TIGHT
GRADIENT IN TOTAL SNOWFALL EXPECTED JUST WEST OF THE MISSISSIPPI
RIVER...

.A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through this afternoon 
for areas north of a line from Redwood Falls to Mankato, and 
Albert Lea. The Winter Storm warning south of this line has been
cancelled. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for areas just
north of the Winter Storm Warning.

A band of moderate to heavy snow will continue this afternoon. It
will resume its track to the northeast late this afternoon while 
it weakens in intensity. Rates of over an inch per hour are 
possible in the warning area. Occasional light snow or freezing 
drizzle are possible this evening.

Total accumulations of 5 to 9 inches are expected in the warning
area with 3 to 5 inches expected in the advisory area. Amounts
will diminish quickly near and east of the Mississippi River,
although an inch or two are possible into Wisconsin late this
afternoon and evening.

MNZ073-074-082-091-092-151800-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T2100Z/
Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St James, 
Fairmont, and Blue Earth
1155 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The band of heavy snow has moved to the north of the previously
warned area, so the warning is cancelled. Light snow and freezing
drizzle will remain possible this afternoon and evening.

$$

MNZ054-064-151800-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210315T2100Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison and Granite Falls
1155 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The band of heavy snow has moved to the north of the previously
advised area, so the advisory has been cancelled.

$$

MNZ083-084-093-152100-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T2100Z/
Blue Earth-Waseca-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Mankato, Waseca, and Albert Lea
1155 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ065-067-075-076-085-160000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210316T0000Z/
Renville-Sibley-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Steele-
Including the cities of Olivia, Gaylord, St Peter, Le Sueur, 
and Owatonna
1155 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Sibley, Steele, Nicollet and Le Sueur Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

MNZ066-068-069-077-160000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210316T0000Z/
McLeod-Carver-Scott-Rice-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria,
Shakopee, and Faribault
1155 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...McLeod, Carver, Scott and Rice Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ056-057-152100-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210315T2100Z/
Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Including the cities of Montevideo and Willmar
1155 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Kandiyohi County.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

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

&&

$$

MNZ058>060-070-078-160000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210316T0000Z/
Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Dakota-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, 
Hastings, and Red Wing
1155 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations ranging from 2 
  inches near the Mississippi River to 5 inches in southwestern 
  Hennepin County.

* WHERE...Hennepin County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

NDC
242 
WWUS43 KMPX 152113
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
413 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...HEAVY SNOW TO CONTINUE OVER CENTRAL AND EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA
AND WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN THROUGH THE EVENING COMMUTE...

.A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through this afternoon 
for areas north of a line from Redwood Falls to Mankato, and 
Albert Lea. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for areas 
just north of the Winter Storm Warning.

A band of moderate to heavy snow will continue through this 
afternoon. Rates of over one inch per hour are possible in the 
warning area. Occasional light snow or freezing drizzle is 
possible this evening.

Total accumulations of 5 to 10 inches are expected in the warning
area with 3 to 5 inches expected in the advisory area. Amounts
will diminish quickly near and east of the Mississippi River,
although an inch or two is possible into Wisconsin late this 
afternoon and evening.

MNZ083-084-093-152215-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210315T2100Z/
Blue Earth-Waseca-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Mankato, Waseca, and Albert Lea
413 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Snow will continue to taper off this afternoon as the band of
heavier snow shifts to the north.

$$

MNZ056-057-152215-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210315T2100Z/
Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Including the cities of Montevideo and Willmar
413 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Snow will continue to taper off into the evening hours.

$$

MNZ065-067-075-076-085-160000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210316T0000Z/
Renville-Sibley-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Steele-
Including the cities of Olivia, Gaylord, St Peter, Le Sueur, 
and Owatonna
413 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Renville, Sibley, Steele, Nicollet and Le Sueur 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ066-068-069-077-160000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210316T0000Z/
McLeod-Carver-Scott-Rice-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria,
Shakopee, and Faribault
413 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...McLeod, Carver, Scott and Rice Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ058>060-070-078-160000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210316T0000Z/
Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Dakota-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, 
Hastings, and Red Wing
413 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Meeker, Wright, Hennepin, Dakota, and Goodhue Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$
852 
WWUS43 KMPX 152232
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
532 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...HEAVY SNOW TO CONTINUE OVER CENTRAL AND EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA
AND WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN THROUGH THE EVENING COMMUTE...

.A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through this afternoon
for areas north of a line from Redwood Falls to Mankato, and
Albert Lea. Winter Weather Advisory for areas just north of the 
Winter Storm Warning has been extended to include the remainder of
the Twin Cities metro area, as well as counties along Interstate
94 to Eau Claire.

A band of moderate to heavy snow will continue through early
evening. Rates of over one inch per hour are possible. Occasional
light snow or freezing drizzle is possible this evening.

Total accumulations of 5 to 10 inches are expected in the warning
area with 3 to 5 inches expected in the advisory area. 

MNZ065-067-075-076-085-160000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210316T0000Z/
Renville-Sibley-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Steele-
Including the cities of Olivia, Gaylord, St Peter, Le Sueur, 
and Owatonna
532 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Renville, Sibley, Steele, Nicollet and Le Sueur 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ066-068-069-077-160000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210316T0000Z/
McLeod-Carver-Scott-Rice-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria,
Shakopee, and Faribault
532 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...McLeod, Carver, Scott and Rice Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ061>063-WIZ023>026-028-160300-
/O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210316T0300Z/
Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hudson, 
River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, and Eau Claire
532 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Anoka, Ramsey, Washington, St. Croix, Pierce, Dunn,
  Pepin, and Eau Claire 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ058>060-070-078-160000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210316T0000Z/
Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Dakota-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, 
Hastings, and Red Wing
532 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Meeker, Wright, Hennepin, Dakota, and Goodhue Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 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. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$
273 
WWUS43 KMPX 152340
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
640 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...HEAVY SNOW TO CONTINUE OVER EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA AND WEST 
CENTRAL WISCONSIN THIS EVENING...

.A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for Carver, McLeod and 
Scott counties until 10 PM CDT. A Winter Weather Advisory is in 
effect for areas just north and east of the Winter Storm Warning, 
including the Twin Cities metro area east along Interstate 94 to 
Eau Claire until 10 PM CDT.

A band of moderate to heavy snow will continue through early
evening. Rates of one inch per hour are possible. Occasional 
light snow or freezing drizzle is possible as the snow tapers off
later this evening.

Total accumulations of 5 to 10 inches are expected in the warning
area with 3 to 5 inches expected in the advisory area.

MNZ065-067-075-076-085-160045-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210316T0000Z/
Renville-Sibley-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Steele-
Including the cities of Olivia, Gaylord, St Peter, Le Sueur, 
and Owatonna
640 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

The band of heavy snow has moved to the north of the Warned area,
so the advisory has been allowed to expire.

$$

MNZ077-160045-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210316T0000Z/
Rice-
Including the city of Faribault
640 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

The band of heavy snow has moved to the north of the Warned area,
so the advisory has been allowed to expire.

$$

MNZ066-068-069-160300-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210316T0300Z/
McLeod-Carver-Scott-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria,
and Shakopee
640 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...McLeod, Carver, and Scott Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ058>060-070-078-160300-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210316T0300Z/
Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Dakota-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, 
Hastings, and Red Wing
640 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Meeker, Wright, Hennepin, Dakota, and Goodhue Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ061>063-WIZ023>026-028-160300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210316T0300Z/
Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hudson, 
River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, and Eau Claire
640 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Anoka, Ramsey, Washington, St. Croix, Pierce, Dunn, 
  Pepin, and Eau Claire counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
917 
WWUS43 KMPX 160145
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
845 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...SNOW WINDING DOWN OVER EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA AND WEST CENTRAL
WISCONSIN LATE THIS EVENING...

.The Winter Storm Warning has been canceled as the threat for
heavy snow has ended. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect
until 10 PM CDT for areas along a Litchfield to Twin Cities to 
Eau Claire line.

Snowfall rates will gradually taper off through the remainder of
the evening, with freezing drizzle remaining possible as the snow
tapers.

Total accumulations of 5 to 10 inches are expected in the warning
area with 3 to 5 inches expected in the advisory area.

MNZ066-068-069-160245-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210316T0300Z/
McLeod-Carver-Scott-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria,
and Shakopee
845 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat for heavy snow has ended.

$$

MNZ070-078-160245-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210316T0300Z/
Dakota-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Hastings and Red Wing
845 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The threat for heavy snow has ended.

$$

MNZ058>063-WIZ023>026-028-160300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210316T0300Z/
Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-St. Croix-Pierce-
Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, 
Durand, and Eau Claire
845 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Parts of central and east central Minnesota and west
  central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 14, 3:28 AM CDTWinter Weather AdvisoryMPXAnoka, Carver, Chippewa, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin and 15 more43 hr

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in Minnesota, 2021Every winter storm warning in 2021

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.