Alert archive / Minnesota / Winter Storm Watches in 2021
Winter Storm Watch 3, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this winter storm watch at Feb 3, 2021, 3:22 AM CST for 9 counties in Minnesota; 4 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Feb 4, 2021, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 3, 2021, 3:22 AM CST (09:22 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 4, 2021, 6:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Feb 3, 2021, 2:49 PM CST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
Counties Blue Earth County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Martin County, MN, Rice County, MN, Steele County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Chippewa County, WI, Eau Claire County, WI, Pepin County, WI, Rusk County, WI
The radar
The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 77 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:25 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 00:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 79 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
- 1278 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 42 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 20 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 61 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
095 WWUS43 KMPX 030922 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 322 AM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW EXPECTED THURSDAY WITH SOME POTENTIAL FOR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS ALSO ACROSS SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA... .Rain, snow, and possibly some freezing rain will develop late tonight, mostly across southern and eastern Minnesota into western Wisconsin. A cold front will pass through Thursday morning with temperatures falling from the low to mid 30s to the teens in the afternoon. Precipitation will become widespread and turn to snow quickly early Thursday morning following the cold front. Snow will end from west to east in the afternoon and early evening. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected across south central Minnesota into west central Wisconsin, with the highest totals of around 6 inches along and east of a line from Eau Claire to Ladysmith. In addition to the snow, strong northwest winds with gusts of 35 to 45 mph are expected Thursday through early Thursday evening. There is some potential for blizzard conditions across south central Minnesota where the strongest gusts are likely to occur. Much of this risk will depend on how much snow falls. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect Thursday through Thursday evening south and east of a line from St. James, to Mankato, Red Wing, Eau Claire, and Ladysmith. MNZ078-WIZ016-026>028-032100- /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0003.210204T1200Z-210205T0300Z/ Goodhue-Rusk-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Red Wing, Ladysmith, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 322 AM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Rusk, Pepin, Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties. In Minnesota, Goodhue County. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * 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... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MNZ077-082>085-091>093-032100- /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0003.210204T1200Z-210205T0300Z/ Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Faribault, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 322 AM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations around 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central Minnesota. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ Borghoff
1 follow-up statement
128 WWUS43 KMPX 032049 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 249 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW EXPECTED THURSDAY WITH A BRIEF PERIOD OF FREEZING DRIZZLE POSSIBLE AT THE ONSET... .Rain, snow, and possibly some freezing rain or drizzle will develop late tonight, mostly across southern and eastern Minnesota into western Wisconsin. A cold front will pass through Thursday morning with temperatures falling from the low to mid 30s to the teens in the afternoon. Precipitation will become widespread and turn to snow quickly early Thursday morning following the cold front. Snow will end from west to east in the afternoon and early evening. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are expected across south central Minnesota into west central Wisconsin, with the highest totals of around 4 inches along and east of a line from Eau Claire to Ladysmith. In addition to the snow, strong northwest winds with gusts of 30 to 40 mph are expected Thursday through early Thursday evening. The strong winds will cause areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect along and east of a line from around Fairmont through the Twin Cities metro area and North Branch. The advisory is for the combination of accumulating snow, gusty winds, and the possibility of some freezing drizzle or light freezing rain late tonight into early Thursday morning. The morning commute will likely be impacted by wintry weather, so plan some additional time if traveling. MNZ082-041000- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0003.210204T1200Z-210205T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.210204T0600Z-210204T1500Z/ Watonwan- Including the city of St James 249 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected, along with some freezing drizzle and patchy blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Watonwan County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Thursday. * 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. && $$ MNZ091-041000- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0003.210204T1200Z-210205T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.210204T0600Z-210204T2100Z/ Martin- Including the city of Fairmont 249 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected, along with some freezing drizzle and patchy blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Martin County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ078-085-093-WIZ016-026>028-041000- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0003.210204T1200Z-210205T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.210204T0900Z-210205T0600Z/ Goodhue-Steele-Freeborn-Rusk-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Red Wing, Owatonna, Albert Lea, Ladysmith, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 249 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected, although mainly snow will occur after 7 AM. Total 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 south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to midnight CST Thursday night. * 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. && $$ MNZ077-084-092-041000- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0003.210204T1200Z-210205T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.210204T0900Z-210205T0300Z/ Rice-Waseca-Faribault- Including the cities of Faribault, Waseca, and Blue Earth 249 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected, along with some freezing drizzle and patchy blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Rice, Waseca and Faribault Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ083-041000- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0003.210204T1200Z-210205T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.210204T0900Z-210204T2100Z/ Blue Earth- Including the city of Mankato 249 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected, along with some freezing drizzle and patchy blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Blue Earth County. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could 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. && $$ MNZ067-074-075-041000- /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.210204T0600Z-210204T1500Z/ Sibley-Brown-Nicollet- Including the cities of Gaylord, New Ulm, and St Peter 249 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected, along with some freezing drizzle and patchy blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Sibley, Brown and Nicollet Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ053-060>063-068>070-076-WIZ014-041000- /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.210204T0900Z-210204T2100Z/ Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota- Le Sueur-Polk- Including the cities of Center City, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, and Osceola 249 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected, with mainly snow after 6 AM. Some freezing drizzle and patchy blowing snow is also possible. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Wisconsin and east central and south central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could educe 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. && $$ WIZ015-023-041000- /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.210204T0900Z-210205T0300Z/ Barron-St. Croix- Including the cities of Rice Lake and Hudson 249 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected, with mainly snow after 7 AM. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Barron and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ024-025-041000- /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.210204T0900Z-210205T0600Z/ Pierce-Dunn- Including the cities of River Falls and Menomonie 249 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected, with mainly snow after 7 AM. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Pierce and Dunn Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to midnight CST Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2:49 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | MPX | Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chisago and 25 more | 30 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.