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Winter Storm Watch 8, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this winter storm watch at Dec 25, 2021, 3:11 AM CST for 7 counties in Minnesota; Barron County, Polk County, Rusk County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Dec 26, 2021, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 25, 2021, 3:11 AM CST (09:11 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 26, 2021, 12:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Dec 26, 2021, 3:24 AM CST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
Counties Chisago County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Isanti County, MN, Kanabec County, MN, Mille Lacs County, MN, Morrison County, MN, Todd County, MN, Barron County, WI, Polk County, WI, Rusk County, WI
The radar
The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 100 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 00:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 101 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
- 1810 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 70 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -143 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 88 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
974 WWUS43 KMPX 250911 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 311 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 MNZ041>045-251715- /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0008.211226T1800Z-211227T1800Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, and Mora 311 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches, with 6 to 8 inches possible. * WHERE...Douglas, Todd, Morrison, Mille Lacs and Kanabec Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts around 30 mph Monday morning could lead to areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$
4 follow-up statements
045 WWUS43 KMPX 251732 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1132 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 MNZ041>045-260145- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0008.211226T1800Z-211227T1800Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, and Mora 1132 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Douglas, Morrison, Todd, Kanabec and Mille Lacs Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$
962 WWUS43 KMPX 252120 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 320 PM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 MNZ053-WIZ014>016-260530- /O.EXB.KMPX.WS.A.0008.211227T0000Z-211227T1800Z/ Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk- Including the cities of Center City, Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith 320 PM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches possible. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Polk, Barron and Rusk Counties. In Minnesota, Chisago County. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MNZ052-260530- /O.EXA.KMPX.WS.A.0008.211226T1800Z-211227T1800Z/ Isanti- Including the city of Cambridge 320 PM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches possible. * WHERE...Isanti County. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MNZ041>045-260530- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0008.211226T1800Z-211227T1800Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, and Mora 320 PM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Douglas, Morrison, Todd, Kanabec and Mille Lacs Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$
085 WWUS43 KMPX 260346 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 946 PM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 MNZ053-WIZ014>016-261200- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0008.211227T0000Z-211227T1800Z/ Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk- Including the cities of Center City, Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith 946 PM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Rusk, Barron and Polk Counties. In Minnesota, Chisago County. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MNZ041>045-052-261200- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0008.211226T1800Z-211227T1800Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Isanti- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, and Cambridge 946 PM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through 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... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ Borghoff
489 WWUS43 KMPX 260924 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 324 AM CST Sun Dec 26 2021 ...HEAVY SNOW AND MIXED PRECIPITATION SUNDAY AFTERNOON TO MONDAY MORNING... .A potent winter system is expected to move across Minnesota and western Wisconsin Sunday afternoon into Monday morning with a variety of different winter impacts. The heaviest snow is expected in parts of central Minnesota with 5 to 7 inches expected. The heaviest snow rates are expected tonight. Wind gusts could lead to some patchy blowing snow. Farther south snow is expected to be more in the 2 to 5 inch range. The final impact will be mixed precipitation across southern Minnesota. This mix is most likely later in the event tonight into Monday morning. All together this could lead to a difficult day of travel for those heading home after the holiday. MNZ042>045-261730- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0008.211226T1800Z-211227T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0007.211227T0000Z-211227T1200Z/ Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec- Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, and Mora 324 AM CST Sun Dec 26 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Todd, Morrison, Mille Lacs and Kanabec Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday evening to Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ 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
The office that day
Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 6:17 PM CST | Dense Fog Advisory | MPX | Barron, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Rusk | 6 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.