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Winter Storm Warning 7, NWS Twin Cities, MN

December 26, 20217 counties in Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this winter storm warning at Dec 26, 2021, 3:24 AM CST for 7 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Dec 26, 2021, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 15 hr. 28 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
Dec 26, 2021, 3:24 AM CST (09:24 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 26, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 27, 2021, 8:46 AM CST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN

Counties Benton County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Isanti County, MN, Kanabec County, MN, Mille Lacs County, MN, Morrison County, MN, Todd County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 123 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:30 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
Dec 26, 8:45 PM CSTSNOW 5.1Bertha, MN
Dec 26, 9:50 PM CSTSNOW 7Onamia, MN
Dec 26, 10:10 PM CSTSNOW 3Sauk Rapids, MN
Dec 26, 10:13 PM CSTSNOW 5Little Falls, MN
Dec 26, 10:20 PM CSTSNOW 7.81 Wnw Pierz, MNSTORM TOTAL SO FAR WITH SNOW STILL FALLING.
Dec 27, 4:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 13.6Bertha, MN
Dec 27, 4:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 13.6Bertha, MN
Dec 27, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 6.72 Sw Long Prairie, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION LNGM5 LONG PRAIRIE.
Dec 27, 6:30 AM CSTSNOW 104 N Flensburg, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-MR-25 LITTLE FALLS 9.3 WNW.
Dec 27, 6:45 AM CSTSNOW 52 Ese Cambridge, MN
Dec 27, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 3.81 Ene Rice, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION RCEM5 RICE.
Dec 27, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.13 E Rice, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-BN-13 RICE 3.6 E.
Dec 27, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.54 Nne Sartell, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-BN-6 RICE 6.5 SSE.
Dec 27, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 52 Ssw Cambridge, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-IS-28 CAMBRIDGE 1.3 SW.
Dec 27, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 101 Sw Little Falls, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-MR-4 LITTLE FALLS 1.2 SW.
Dec 27, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 135 E Camp Ripley, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-MR-13 CAMP RIPLEY 4E.
Dec 27, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 14Harding, MNRELAYED FROM NWS DLH.
Dec 27, 7:08 AM CSTSNOW 14Harding, MNCOMMENT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
Dec 27, 7:15 AM CSTSNOW 10.5Mora, MNRELAYED FROM NWS DLH.
Dec 27, 7:30 AM CSTSNOW 71 Sw Milaca, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION MLCM5 MILACA.
Dec 27, 7:45 AM CSTSNOW 3.12 Ene St. Cloud, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-BN-7 SAINT CLOUD 1.1 NE.
Dec 27, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.44 Nw Onamia, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-ML-1 ONAMIA 4WNW.
Dec 27, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.53 Nw Bethel, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-IS-21 ISANTI 5.0 SW.
Dec 27, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 72 S Upsala, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-MR-29 HOLDINGFORD 6.0 NW.
Dec 27, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 10Clarissa, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-TD-9 CLARISSA 0.1 ESE.
Dec 27, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 10.22 Nne Long Prairie, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-TD-12 LONG PRAIRIE 2.1 NNE.
Dec 27, 8:09 AM CSTSNOW 4.51 Ese Rice, MNRELAYED FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
Dec 27, 8:45 AM CSTSNOW 94 S Ogilvie, MNRELAYED FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.

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, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 122 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 2021-12-26Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Minneapolis, MN at 00:00Z on 2021-12-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 248 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
2362 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
69 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
248 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
744 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

489 
WWUS43 KMPX 260924
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
324 AM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

...HEAVY SNOW AND MIXED PRECIPITATION SUNDAY AFTERNOON TO MONDAY
MORNING...

.A potent winter system is expected to move across Minnesota and
western Wisconsin Sunday afternoon into Monday morning with a
variety of different winter impacts. The heaviest snow is expected
in parts of central Minnesota with 5 to 7 inches expected. The
heaviest snow rates are expected tonight. Wind gusts could lead 
to some patchy blowing snow. Farther south snow is expected to be 
more in the 2 to 5 inch range. The final impact will be mixed 
precipitation across southern Minnesota. This mix is most likely
later in the event tonight into Monday morning. All together this
could lead to a difficult day of travel for those heading home 
after the holiday.


MNZ042>045-261730-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0008.211226T1800Z-211227T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0007.211227T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, 
and Mora
324 AM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
CST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Todd, Morrison, Mille Lacs and Kanabec Counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening to Monday morning.

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

&&

$$

MNZ041-261730-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0008.211226T1800Z-211227T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.211226T2100Z-211227T1200Z/
Douglas-
Including the city of Alexandria
324 AM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Douglas County.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning 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.

&&

$$

MNZ053-WIZ014>016-261730-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0008.211227T0000Z-211227T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.211227T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
Including the cities of Center City, Osceola, Rice Lake, 
and Ladysmith
324 AM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...In Wisconsin, Polk, Barron and Rusk Counties. In 
  Minnesota, Chisago County.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening to Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ052-261730-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0008.211226T1800Z-211227T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.211227T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
Isanti-
Including the city of Cambridge
324 AM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Isanti County.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening to Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning 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.

&&

$$

MNZ067-073>075-082-083-091-092-261730-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.211226T2100Z-211227T1200Z/
Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
Faribault-
Including the cities of Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, 
St Peter, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth
324 AM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  up to two inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to Monday 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.

&&

$$

MNZ076>078-084-085-093-261730-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.211227T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Waseca, 
Owatonna, and Albert Lea
324 AM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  up to two inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday evening to Monday 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.

&&

$$

MNZ047>049-054>058-064>066-261730-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.211226T2100Z-211227T1200Z/
Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Madison, 
Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
and Hutchinson
324 AM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to Monday 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.

&&

$$

MNZ050-051-059>063-068>070-WIZ023>028-261730-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.211227T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
Benton-Sherburne-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-
Scott-Dakota-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Monticello, 
Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, 
Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, 
Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
324 AM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday evening to Monday 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.

&&

$$

NDC
7 follow-up statements
426 
WWUS43 KMPX 261658
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1058 AM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

...HEAVY SNOW AND MIXED PRECIPITATION LATE THIS AFTERNOON TO 
MONDAY MORNING...

.A potent winter system will move across Minnesota and western 
Wisconsin tonight and into Monday morning with a variety of 
different winter impacts. The heaviest snow is expected in parts 
of central Minnesota with 5 to 7 inches likely. The heaviest snow
rates are expected this evening. Wind gusts could lead to some 
patchy blowing snow. Farther south, snowfall amounts are expected
to be more in the 2 to 5 inch range. The final impact will be 
mixed precipitation across mainly far southern Minnesota. All 
together this could lead to a difficult day of travel for those 
heading home after the holiday.

MNZ042>045-270100-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0007.211227T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, 
and Mora
1058 AM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM CST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Morrison, Todd, Kanabec and Mille Lacs Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of 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.

&&

$$

MNZ067-073>075-082-083-091-092-270100-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.211226T2100Z-211227T1200Z/
Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
Faribault-
Including the cities of Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, 
St Peter, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth
1058 AM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 
  two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ076>078-084-085-093-270100-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.211227T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Waseca, 
Owatonna, and Albert Lea
1058 AM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ041-047>049-054>058-064>066-270100-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.211226T2100Z-211227T1200Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, 
Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, 
Olivia, and Hutchinson
1058 AM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ050>053-059>063-068>070-WIZ014>016-023>028-270100-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.211227T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-
Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-
Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, 
Center City, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, 
Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, 
Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, 
Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
1058 AM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
526 
WWUS43 KMPX 262101
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
301 PM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

...HEAVY SNOW AND MIXED PRECIPITATION LATE THIS AFTERNOON TO
MONDAY MORNING...

.A potent winter system will move across Minnesota and western
Wisconsin tonight and into Monday morning with a variety of
different winter impacts. The heaviest snow is expected in parts
of central Minnesota with 5 to 7 inches likely. The heaviest snow
rates are expected this evening. Wind gusts could lead to some
patchy blowing snow. Farther south, snowfall amounts are expected
to be more in the 2 to 5 inch range. The final impact will be
mixed precipitation across mainly far southern Minnesota. All
together this could lead to a difficult day of travel for those
heading home after the holiday.

MNZ042>045-270515-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0007.211227T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, 
and Mora
301 PM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 
  inches.

* WHERE...Morrison, Todd, Kanabec and Mille Lacs Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 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.

&&

$$

MNZ067-073>075-082-083-091-092-270515-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
Faribault-
Including the cities of Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, 
St Peter, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth
301 PM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ076>078-084-085-093-270515-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.211227T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Waseca, 
Owatonna, and Albert Lea
301 PM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ041-047>049-054>058-064>066-270515-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, 
Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, 
Olivia, and Hutchinson
301 PM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ050>053-059>063-068>070-WIZ014>016-023>028-270515-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.211227T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-
Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-
Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, 
Center City, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, 
Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, 
Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, 
Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
301 PM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
627 
WWUS43 KMPX 270205
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
805 PM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

...HEAVY SNOW AND MIXED PRECIPITATION INTO EARLY MONDAY 
MORNING...

.A potent winter system will move across Minnesota and western
Wisconsin tonight and into Monday morning with a variety of
different winter impacts. The heaviest snow is expected in parts
of central Minnesota with 5 to 7 inches likely. The heaviest snow
rates are expected this evening. Wind gusts could lead to some
patchy blowing snow. Farther south, snowfall amounts are expected
to be more in the 2 to 5 inch range. The snow will mix with or 
change to freezing drizzle across most of the area late tonight.
Ice accumulation of less than a tenth of an inch can be expected.

MNZ041-271015-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KMPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
Douglas-
Including the city of Alexandria
805 PM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of 3 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

* WHERE...Douglas County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of 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.

&&

$$

MNZ042>045-271015-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, 
and Mora
805 PM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Morrison, Todd, Kanabec and Mille Lacs Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of 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.

&&

$$

MNZ067-073>078-082>085-091>093-271015-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-
Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, 
St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
805 PM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ047>066-068>070-WIZ014>016-023>028-271015-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-
Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Carver-
Scott-Dakota-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, 
Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, 
Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, 
Stillwater, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Chanhassen, 
Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Osceola, Rice Lake, 
Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
805 PM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to
  4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting 
  as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Borghoff
026 
WWUS43 KMPX 270338
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
938 PM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

...HEAVY SNOW AND MIXED PRECIPITATION INTO EARLY MONDAY MORNING...

.A potent winter system will move across Minnesota and western
Wisconsin tonight and into Monday morning with a variety of
different winter impacts. The heaviest snow is expected in parts
of central Minnesota with 6 to 10 inches likely. The heaviest 
snow rates are expected this evening. A trained spotter east of 
Fort Ripley reported 3.5 inches of snow fell in one hour between 
8 and 9 PM. Elsewhere, 1 to 2 inch per hour rates are possible at
times. Wind gusts could lead to some patchy blowing snow. 

Farther south, snowfall amounts are expected in the 2 to 4 inch 
range. The snow will mix with or change to freezing drizzle across
most of the area late tonight. Ice accumulation of less than a 
tenth of an inch can be expected.

MNZ050-052-271145-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KMPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
Benton-Isanti-
Including the cities of Sauk Rapids and Cambridge
938 PM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Benton and Isanti Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of 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.

&&

$$

MNZ041>045-271145-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, and Mora
938 PM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Douglas, Morrison, Todd, Kanabec and Mille Lacs 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of 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.

&&

$$

MNZ067-073>078-082>085-091>093-271145-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-
Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, 
St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
938 PM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ047>049-051-053>066-068>070-WIZ014>016-023>028-271145-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Sherburne-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-
Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Polk-Barron-
Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Elk River, 
Center City, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, 
Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, 
Shakopee, Hastings, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, 
River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
938 PM CST Sun Dec 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 1 
  to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Borghoff
429 
WWUS43 KMPX 270907
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
307 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...MIXED PRECIPITATION INTO MONDAY MORNING...

.A potent winter system will continue to move across Minnesota 
and western Wisconsin Monday morning with a variety of different 
winter impacts. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches 
expected in parts of central Minnesota with 6 to 10 inches storm
total.

Farther south, snowfall is largely done with freezing rain the
main risk this morning. Storm total ice accumulation of less than
a tenth of an inch can be expected.

MNZ041>045-050-052-271715-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211227T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Isanti-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, and Cambridge
307 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning 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.

&&

$$

MNZ047>049-051-053>066-068>070-WIZ014>016-023>028-271715-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211227T1800Z/
Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Sherburne-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-
Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Polk-Barron-
Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Elk River, 
Center City, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, 
Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, 
Shakopee, Hastings, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, 
River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
307 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning 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.

&&

$$

MNZ067-073>078-082>085-091>093-271200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-
Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, 
St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
307 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of a light 
  glaze.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are 
  possible.

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.

&&

$$
943 
WWUS43 KMPX 271159
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
559 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...MIXED PRECIPITATION INTO MONDAY MORNING...

.A potent winter system will continue to move across Minnesota
and western Wisconsin Monday morning with a variety of different
winter impacts. Additional snow accumulations of up to an inch 
expected in parts of central Minnesota with 6 to 12 inches storm 
total.

Farther south, snowfall is largely done with freezing rain the
main risk this morning. Storm total ice accumulation of a glaze to
a tenth of an inch can be expected.

MNZ067-073>078-082>085-091>093-271300-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-
Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, 
St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
559 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

While the freezing rain has come to an end take caution when
traveling this morning as surfaces will be slippery.

$$

MNZ041>045-050-052-271800-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211227T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Isanti-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, and Cambridge
559 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up
  to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning 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.

&&

$$

MNZ047>049-051-053>066-068>070-WIZ014>016-023>028-271800-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211227T1800Z/
Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Sherburne-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-
Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Polk-Barron-
Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Elk River, 
Center City, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, 
Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, 
Shakopee, Hastings, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, 
River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
559 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning 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.

&&

$$
402 
WWUS43 KMPX 271446
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
846 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...MIXED PRECIPITATION THROUGH NOON...

.Most of the significant snowfall has ended this morning.
Occasional light snow, mixed with freezing drizzle, will continue
in the advisory area through noon. The advisory area is roughly 
north of a line from Long Prairie to Milaca, and North Branch in 
Minnesota, to Taylors Falls to Chippewa Falls in Wisconsin. 

Additional snow accumulations of up to a half inch will be
possible. Minor ice accumulation possible. 

MNZ042>045-050-052-271800-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211227T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211227T1800Z/
Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Isanti-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, 
Mora, Sauk Rapids, and Cambridge
846 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up
  to one half inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning 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.

&&

$$

MNZ041-271600-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211227T1800Z/
Douglas-
Including the city of Alexandria
846 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

MNZ047>049-051-054>066-068>070-WIZ023>026-028-271600-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211227T1800Z/
Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Sherburne-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Carver-Scott-Dakota-St. Croix-
Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Elk River, 
Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, 
Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, 
Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, and Eau Claire
846 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

MNZ053-WIZ014>016-027-271800-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211227T1800Z/
Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-Chippewa-
Including the cities of Center City, Osceola, Rice Lake, 
Ladysmith, and Chippewa Falls
846 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up
  to one half inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...In Wisconsin, Rusk, Barron, Polk and Chippewa 
  Counties. In Minnesota, Chisago County.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning 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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Twin Cities, MN wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Dec 25, 11:12 PM CST, 4 hours 12 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 25, 11:12 PM CST, 4 hours 12 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1112 PM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Sunday night)
Issued at 315 PM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

Three waves were noted from satellite imagery and radar across the
Northern Plains, and Upper Midwest this afternoon. Each of these
waves have produced accumulating snowfall, but the first only
affecting the far northern MPX CWA, with a light dusting as far
south as St Cloud to Princeton and Rush City. The other two waves
will mainly affect areas from Fargo to Duluth with some light snow
or flurries across central Mn through the early evening. Otherwise,
skies will become clear across southern Minnesota with temperatures
dropping into the teens/single digits.

Today's system was very affected by the drier air at low levels of
the atmosphere which led to the limited snowfall south of I-94. The
next system that will begin to affect southwest/west central
Minnesota Sunday afternoon will have better synoptic scale lift.
This lift will translate to better saturation at the low levels and
a longer duration of precipitation.

First, a strong influx of warmer air will commence Sunday morning
across the Dakotas. The placement of the 850/700MB low suggest a
rapid transition from snow to light precipitation in the form of
freezing drizzle, or freezing rain which is dependent on the level
of saturation, depth of the warm layer aloft, and lift in the non-
existent ice crystal zone across parts of southern Minnesota, and
into west central Wisconsin (Dry-slot). This has been talked about
recently in our discussions whether our atmosphere loses ice
crystals and lift with only supercooled water droplets present.
Thus, a better chance of freezing precipitation (freezing
rain/freezing drizzle) vs. frozen (Snow). Even though there is a
high probability of freezing rain/drizzle Sunday evening/night
across the far southern 1/4 of Mn, and parts of west central
Wisconsin, the amount of QPF should limit ice accumulations to less
than 0.05".

Secondly, the areas that aren't going to see a dry slot affect them
across central, east central Mn and into west-central Wisconsin,
will see periods of snow. How much snow is dependent on mesoscale
processes that could be present Sunday evening as this system
rapidly develops and moves across Minnesota. Snowfall ratios will be
one factor to watch, while others are the amount of QPF and snow
banding effects. The dendritic zone isn't quite deep due to the
stronger influx of warmer air at low levels. In addition, strong
winds will lead to snow crystal breaking up which affects the
snowfall ratio. Still, the probability of banding based on some a
experimental snowband probability tracker (SPT) that does support
banding across central Mn, and into west central Wisconsin. Thus, I
have expanded the watch to include counties in west central
Wisconsin.

Once this system moves off to the northeast, residual moisture
wrapping around the storm system early Monday, could lead to some
additional accumulations across the far northeast MPX CWA.

.LONG TERM...(Monday through Friday)
Issued at 315 PM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

- Tuesday evening into Wednesday - Another plowable expected, with
  much colder air to follow.

An active pattern will continue with another system affecting the
area on Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning. A trough will move
out of the Rockies and into the Plains. Guidance appears to have
backed off some on the strength of this system but widespread
snowfall still looks likely. Model QPFs range between 0.25" to 0.5",
which would roughly translate to a 3 to 6" of snow. Some models
suggest banding may occur within the broad area of lighter
precipitation. Banding is difficult to pinpoint several days out due
to the mesoscale origin, but probabilistic messaging highlighting
the potential for an area of localized, heavier snowfall amounts
should help to address where the uncertainties are within guidance.

Beyond Tuesday night, the active storm track takes a break for our
forecast area with much colder air moving into the region as the
system departs. The first surge of Arctic air will bring us our
first widespread sub-zero lows of the season from Tuesday night into
next weekend, with some sub-zero highs even possible out in western
MN Wednesday and Thursday, where some wind chill headlines may
eventually be needed. The 12Z GFS and Canadian try to develop
another storm system for New Year's day, but there is too much
uncertainty this far out in guidance to include anything more than a
mention at this time.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Sunday night)
Issued at 1112 PM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

Some MVFR cigs are ongoing across central MN, but the majority are
AOA 6kft. Mid level clouds will decrease most locations overnight,
then increase ahead of the arrival of snow Sunday afternoon. Snow
will move into western MN mid to late afternoon, spreading east
toward WI Sunday evening. FZDZ is likely to mix with the snow late
evening and overnight at RWF-MSP-RNH and south. Winds will shift
east and strengthen Sunday afternoon.

KMSP...No concerns tonight. Snow will move in between 00-01Z Sunday
evening, then mix with FZDZ overnight.

/OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/
Mon...MVFR in mrng. Winds W 15G25 kts.
Tue...IFR/-SN likely. Winds E 10-15 kts bcmg N.
Wed...VFR. Wind W 5-15 kts.

&&

.MPX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MN...Winter Storm Watch from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning for
     Douglas-Isanti-Kanabec-Mille Lacs-Morrison-Todd.

     Winter Storm Watch from Sunday evening through Monday morning for
     Chisago.

WI...Winter Storm Watch from Sunday evening through Monday morning for
     Barron-Polk-Rusk.

&&

SHORT TERM...JLT
LONG TERM...BPH
AVIATION...Borghoff
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 25, 9:52 PM CST, 5 hours 32 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
952 PM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

MNZ047>051-054>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ023>028-270400-
Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-
Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-
Pepin-Eau Claire-
952 PM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Minnesota...east central Minnesota...south central Minnesota...
southeast Minnesota...southwest Minnesota...west central
Minnesota and west central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

A winter storm will impact the area late Sunday afternoon through
Sunday night. Snow could be heavy at times in the evening with
accumulations ranging from less than an inch along the I-90
corridor, to 3 or 4 inches along the I-94 corridor. The snow
could turn to a wintry mix of sleet, snow, and freezing drizzle
later Sunday night. Minor ice accumulation is possible.

Another plowable snow is likely Tuesday into Tuesday night.

Temperatures will drop significantly midweek, with wind chills
colder than 20 below.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters and snowfall observers are encouraged to report snowfall
amounts to the National Weather Service.

MNZ041>045-052-053-WIZ014>016-270400-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-Polk-
Barron-Rusk-
952 PM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Minnesota...east central Minnesota...west central Minnesota and
northwest Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

A winter storm will impact the area late Sunday afternoon through
Sunday night. Snow will be heavy at times with accumulations of 5
to 8 inches likely. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect.

Another plowable snow is likely Tuesday into Tuesday night.

Temperatures will drop significantly midweek, with wind chills
colder than 20 below.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters and snowfall observers are encouraged to report snowfall
amounts to the National Weather Service.

Borghoff

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 26, 3:24 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMPXAnoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa and 36 more36 hr

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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.