Alert archive / Minnesota / Winter Storm Watches in 2021
Winter Storm Watch 1, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this winter storm watch at Jan 13, 2021, 10:37 AM CST for 37 counties in Minnesota; 9 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Jan 14, 2021, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 13, 2021, 10:37 AM CST (16:37 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 14, 2021, 6:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Jan 14, 2021, 3:37 AM CST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
All 46 counties
Anoka County, MN, Benton County, MN, Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Carver County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Chisago County, MN, Dakota County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Hennepin County, MN, Isanti County, MN, Kanabec County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Martin County, MN, McLeod County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Mille Lacs County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Ramsey County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Rice County, MN, Scott County, MN, Sherburne County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Steele County, MN, Stevens County, MN, Swift County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Washington County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Wright County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN, Barron County, WI, Chippewa County, WI, Dunn County, WI, Eau Claire County, WI, Pepin County, WI, Pierce County, WI, Polk County, WI, Rusk County, WI, Saint Croix County, WI
The radar
The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 8 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 4.6 hours before the alert went out and 5 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1374 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 44 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 49 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 67 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
841 WWUS43 KMPX 131637 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1037 AM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE AREA THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY... .A period of mixed precipitation is possible late tonight into Thursday morning, followed by a long duration of light to moderate snowfall for much of the area from Thursday afternoon through Friday. A storm system will drop southeast from Canada tonight, strengthen as it moves into Minnesota, then slowly weaken as it very slowly drifts into the lower Great Lakes Friday into Friday night. An area of precipitation will move into west central and central Minnesota tonight, then spread east into west central Wisconsin Thursday morning. This initial band of precipitation will be a mixture of rain, snow, and some freezing rain, with the best chance for freezing rain north of the Minnesota River valley. Any ice accumulation should be minimal, but a glaze of ice in some areas could make travel difficult for the morning commute on Thursday. A lull is expected behind the initial band of mixed precipitation until steady light to moderate snow develops Thursday afternoon and Thursday night. This snow will initially develop from central Minnesota into west central Wisconsin before spreading westward across the remainder of the area. Total snowfall accumulations of 4 to 9 inches are expected, but they will occur over a long duration of time, with snowfall rates expected to remain below an inch per hour for most if not all of the event. The greatest snowfall amounts, from 6 to 9 inches, are expected from south central Minnesota through east central Minnesota and into west central Wisconsin, including Fairmont, Mankato, the Twin Cities metro area, Luck, and Cumberland. Gusty northwest winds will develop by Thursday afternoon, and persist through Friday. Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph are possible, particularly from west central into south central Minnesota Thursday night into Friday. These winds will result in widespread blowing and drifting of snow, especially Thursday night and Friday. Blizzard conditions will be possible from west central into south central Minnesota where the strongest winds are expected. MNZ041>043-047>049-054>057-064-140600- /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0001.210114T0600Z-210116T0000Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift- Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, and Granite Falls 1037 AM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ044-045-050>053-058>063-065>070-073>077-082>084-091-092-WIZ014- 015-023-140600- /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0001.210114T1200Z-210116T0000Z/ Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Meeker-Wright- Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver- Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan- Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin-Faribault-Polk-Barron-St. Croix- Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Fairmont, Blue Earth, Osceola, Rice Lake, and Hudson 1037 AM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and central, east central, south central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MNZ078-085-093-WIZ016-024>028-140600- /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0001.210114T1200Z-210116T0600Z/ Goodhue-Steele-Freeborn-Rusk-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa- Eau Claire- Including the cities of Red Wing, Owatonna, Albert Lea, Ladysmith, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 1037 AM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday 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... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$
3 follow-up statements
376 WWUS43 KMPX 132019 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 219 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE AREA THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY... .A period of mixed precipitation is possible late tonight into Thursday morning, followed by a long duration of light to moderate snowfall for much of the area from Thursday afternoon through Friday. A storm system will drop southeast from Canada tonight, strengthen as it moves into Minnesota, then slowly weaken as it very slowly drifts into the lower Great Lakes Friday into Friday night. An area of precipitation will move into west central and central Minnesota tonight, then spread east into west central Wisconsin Thursday morning. This initial band of precipitation will be a mixture of rain, snow, and some freezing rain, with the best chance for freezing rain north of the Minnesota River valley. Any ice accumulation should be minimal, but a glaze of ice in some areas could make travel difficult for the morning commute on Thursday. A lull is expected behind the initial band of mixed precipitation until steady light to moderate snow develops Thursday afternoon and Thursday night. This snow will initially develop from central Minnesota into west central Wisconsin before spreading westward across the remainder of the area. Total snowfall accumulations of 4 to 9 inches are expected, but they will occur over a long duration of time, with snowfall rates expected to remain below an inch per hour for most if not all of the event. The greatest snowfall amounts, from 6 to 9 inches, are expected from south central Minnesota through east central Minnesota and into west central Wisconsin, including Fairmont, Mankato, the Twin Cities metro area, Luck, and Cumberland. Gusty northwest winds will develop by Thursday afternoon, and persist through Friday. Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph are possible, particularly from west central into south central Minnesota Thursday night into Friday. These winds will result in widespread blowing and drifting of snow, especially Thursday night and Friday. Blizzard conditions will be possible from west central into south central Minnesota where the strongest winds are expected. MNZ047-054>057-064-140600- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0001.210114T1200Z-210116T0000Z/ Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Morris, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, and Granite Falls 219 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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>043-048-049-140600- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0001.210114T0600Z-210116T0000Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Pope-Stearns- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, Glenwood, and St Cloud 219 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Douglas, Stearns, Morrison, Todd and Pope Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ MNZ044-045-050>053-058>063-065>070-073>077-082>084-091-092-WIZ014- 015-023-140600- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0001.210114T1200Z-210116T0000Z/ Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Meeker-Wright- Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver- Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan- Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin-Faribault-Polk-Barron-St. Croix- Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Fairmont, Blue Earth, Osceola, Rice Lake, and Hudson 219 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and central, east central, south central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MNZ078-085-093-WIZ016-024>028-140600- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0001.210114T1200Z-210116T0600Z/ Goodhue-Steele-Freeborn-Rusk-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa- Eau Claire- Including the cities of Red Wing, Owatonna, Albert Lea, Ladysmith, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 219 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday 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... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$
770 WWUS43 KMPX 140254 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 854 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE AREA THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY... .This is a complex system. The main impacts will be Thursday evening into Friday. This is when the majority of the snow will fall. This is also when areas in western Minnesota will have northerly wind gusts near 50 mph. Blizzard conditions are possible across western Minnesota. The Winter Storm Watch now starts later in the day, beginning at noon on Thursday. The main reason for pushing it back 6 hours is the threat for freezing rain has trended down Thursday morning. Instead we expect mainly a rain/snow mix becoming all snow by late morning. This snow will continue during the afternoon, but the main impacts will be Thursday evening into Friday. Snow will become heavier Thursday evening into Thursday night. In addition, northerly winds will increase across western Minnesota, and could produce blizzard conditions. Gusty winds and snow will continue through Friday, but conditions should begin to improve Friday afternoon into Friday evening. The main impacts will be to travel. MNZ047-054>057-064-141100- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0001.210114T1200Z-210116T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WS.A.0001.210114T1800Z-210116T0000Z/ Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Morris, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, and Granite Falls 854 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The main impacts will be Thursday evening into Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MNZ044-045-050-141100- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0001.210114T1200Z-210116T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0001.210114T0900Z-210116T0000Z/ Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton- Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, and Sauk Rapids 854 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Wintry mix becoming all snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Mille Lacs, Kanabec and Benton Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The main impacts will be Thursday evening into Friday. 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. && $$ MNZ041>043-048-049-141100- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0001.210114T0900Z-210116T0000Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Pope-Stearns- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, Glenwood, and St Cloud 854 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Douglas, Stearns, Morrison, Todd and Pope Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ051>053-058>063-066>070-076-077-084-WIZ014-015-023-141100- /O.EXT.KMPX.WS.A.0001.210114T1800Z-210116T0000Z/ Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey- Washington-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Waseca- Polk-Barron-St. Croix- Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Waseca, Osceola, Rice Lake, and Hudson 854 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and central, east central, south central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MNZ078-085-093-WIZ016-024>028-141100- /O.EXT.KMPX.WS.A.0001.210114T1800Z-210116T0600Z/ Goodhue-Steele-Freeborn-Rusk-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa- Eau Claire- Including the cities of Red Wing, Owatonna, Albert Lea, Ladysmith, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 854 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MNZ065-073>075-082-083-091-092-141100- /O.EXT.KMPX.WS.A.0001.210114T1800Z-210116T0000Z/ Renville-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin- Faribault- Including the cities of Olivia, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth 854 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and central, east central, south central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ jrb
770 WWUS43 KMPX 140937 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 337 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...POTENT WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE AREA TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY... .This is a complex system. The main impacts will be late this afternoon through Friday morning. This is when the majority of the snow will fall. This is also when areas in western Minnesota will have northerly wind gusts near 50 mph. Blizzard conditions are likely across western Minnesota. A Blizzard Warning is in effect from late this afternoon through Friday afternoon for western Minnesota, particularly along and west of a line from Alexandria to Litchfield to Glencoe to Mankato to Wells. These areas can expect snowfall ranging from 4 to 6 inches in west central Minnesota to 7 to 9 inches in southwestern Minnesota, along with wind gusts to between 40 and 50 mph. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect south of the Twin Cities along the Interstate 35 corridor to the Iowa state line today through Friday afternoon. Snow amounts of 7 to 10 inches can be expected through Friday afternoon along with wind gusts of up to 30 to 35 mph. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect to the east of the Blizzard Warning and to the north of the Winter Storm Warning, essentially much of central and east central Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, and continuing through western Wisconsin today through Friday afternoon. Snowfall amounts will generally range from 3 to 6 inches, although isolated locations may see receive 7 to 8 inches over a prolonged 36 hour period. Gusty winds and snow will continue through Friday, but conditions should begin to improve Friday afternoon into Friday evening. The main impacts will be to travel. MNZ042-043-049-050-141800- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.210114T1800Z-210116T0000Z/ Todd-Morrison-Stearns-Benton- Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, St Cloud, and Sauk Rapids 337 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Todd, Morrison, Stearns and Benton Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ MNZ044-045-141800- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.210114T1800Z-210116T0000Z/ Mille Lacs-Kanabec- Including the cities of Princeton and Mora 337 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Mille Lacs and Kanabec Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM CST Friday. * 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... 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. && $$ MNZ041-048-141800- /O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.210115T0000Z-210116T0000Z/ Douglas-Pope- Including the cities of Alexandria and Glenwood 337 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Douglas and Pope Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ047-054>056-064-073-141800- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0001.210114T1800Z-210116T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.210114T2100Z-210116T0000Z/ Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Redwood- Including the cities of Morris, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Granite Falls, and Redwood Falls 337 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. 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. && $$ MNZ067-075-083-092-141800- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0001.210114T1800Z-210116T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.210115T0000Z-210116T0000Z/ Sibley-Nicollet-Blue Earth-Faribault- Including the cities of Gaylord, St Peter, Mankato, and Blue Earth 337 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Sibley, Nicollet, Blue Earth and Faribault Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ057-058-065-066-141800- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0001.210114T1800Z-210116T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.210115T0000Z-210116T0000Z/ Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-McLeod- Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Olivia, and Hutchinson 337 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, Meeker, Renville and McLeod Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. 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. && $$ MNZ074-082-091-141800- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0001.210114T1800Z-210116T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.210114T2100Z-210116T0000Z/ Brown-Watonwan-Martin- Including the cities of New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont 337 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Brown, Watonwan and Martin Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ069-070-076-077-084-141800- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0001.210114T1800Z-210116T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0001.210114T1800Z-210116T0000Z/ Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Waseca- Including the cities of Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, and Waseca 337 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Scott, Dakota, Le Sueur, Rice and Waseca Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of 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. && $$ MNZ078-085-093-141800- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0001.210114T1800Z-210116T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0001.210114T1800Z-210116T0000Z/ Goodhue-Steele-Freeborn- Including the cities of Red Wing, Owatonna, and Albert Lea 337 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Goodhue, Steele and Freeborn Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ052-053-141800- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0001.210114T1800Z-210116T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.210114T1800Z-210116T0000Z/ Isanti-Chisago- Including the cities of Cambridge and Center City 337 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Isanti and Chisago Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM CST Friday. * 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... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ051-059>063-068-141800- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0001.210114T1800Z-210116T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.210114T1800Z-210116T0000Z/ Sherburne-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver- Including the cities of Elk River, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, and Victoria 337 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central and east central Minnesota. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ014-015-023-141800- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0001.210114T1800Z-210116T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.210114T1800Z-210116T0000Z/ Polk-Barron-St. Croix- Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, and Hudson 337 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Polk, Barron and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM CST Friday. * 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... 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. && $$ WIZ024>026-141800- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0001.210114T1800Z-210116T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.210114T1800Z-210116T0000Z/ Pierce-Dunn-Pepin- Including the cities of River Falls, Menomonie, and Durand 337 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Pierce, Dunn and Pepin Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ016-027-028-141800- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0001.210114T1800Z-210116T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.210114T1800Z-210116T0000Z/ Rusk-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Ladysmith, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 337 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Rusk, Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM CST Friday. * 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 10:37 AM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | MPX | Benton, Chippewa, Douglas, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle and 8 more | 17 hr |
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.