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Winter Weather Advisory 3, NWS Twin Cities, MN

January 22, 20219 counties in Wisconsin; 36 counties in Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this winter weather advisory at Jan 22, 2021, 2:26 PM CST for 9 counties in Wisconsin; 36 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Jan 23, 2021, 9:00 AM CST. It was in force for 21 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 22, 2021, 2:26 PM CST (20:26 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 23, 2021, 9:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 24, 2021, 6:00 AM CST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
All 45 counties

Anoka 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, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Martin County, MN, McLeod County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Pope County, MN, Ramsey County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Rice County, MN, Scott County, MN, Sherburne County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Stearns 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), 14 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 11 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 12:00Z on 2021-01-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2021-01-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -79 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1770 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
59 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-79 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
25 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

282 
WWUS43 KMPX 222026
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
226 PM CST Fri Jan 22 2021

...SEVERAL INCHES OF SNOW EXPECTED SATURDAY AFTERNOON INTO 
SATURDAY NIGHT...

.Snow will spread into southwest Minnesota late Saturday morning 
and reach western Wisconsin during the mid-afternoon Saturday. 
The snow will end Saturday night. A widespread band of 3 to 6 
inches of snow is expected to fall along and south of a line from
Appleton, to St. Cloud, to the northern Twin Cities metro in 
Minnesota and from New Richmond to Bloomer in Wisconsin.

Within this area, a band of 6-7 inches of snow will be possible
from Redwood Falls, to Mankato and Red Wing. An upgrade to a
Winter Storm Warning may be needed across this region if
confidence in snowfall amounts this high occurring increases.

Travel impacts are likely as roads become snow covered Saturday
evening, slow down and allow for extra time to reach your 
destination.

MNZ054-064-065-073-074-082-230430-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0002.210123T1500Z-210124T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.210123T1500Z-210124T0600Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-
Including the cities of Madison, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, and St James
226 PM CST Fri Jan 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to midnight CST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ067-075>077-083>085-230430-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0002.210123T1800Z-210124T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.210123T1800Z-210124T0900Z/
Sibley-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-
Including the cities of Gaylord, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
Mankato, Waseca, and Owatonna
226 PM CST Fri Jan 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 3 AM
CST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 3 AM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ055-056-091-230430-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.210123T1500Z-210124T0600Z/
Swift-Chippewa-Martin-
Including the cities of Benson, Montevideo, and Fairmont
226 PM CST Fri Jan 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Swift, Chippewa and Martin Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to midnight CST Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ049-051-057>063-066-068>070-078-092-093-230430-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.210123T1800Z-210124T0900Z/
Stearns-Sherburne-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-
Washington-McLeod-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Goodhue-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of St Cloud, Elk River, Willmar, Litchfield,
Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Red Wing, 
Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
226 PM CST Fri Jan 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 3 AM
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 3 AM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WIZ023>028-230430-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.210123T2100Z-210124T1200Z/
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
226 PM CST Fri Jan 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM
CST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 6 AM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
398 
WWUS43 KMPX 230313
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
913 PM CST Fri Jan 22 2021

...SEVERAL INCHES OF SNOW EXPECTED SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY NIGHT...

.Snow will spread into southwest Minnesota late Saturday morning
and reach western Wisconsin during the mid-afternoon hours 
Saturday. The snow will end late Saturday night into early Sunday
morning. A widespread band of 3 to 6 inches of snow is expected 
to fall along and south of a line from Appleton, to Saint Cloud, 
to the northern Twin Cities metro in Minnesota and from New 
Richmond to Bloomer in Wisconsin.

Within this area, a band of 6 to 7 inches of snow will be 
possible from Redwood Falls, to Mankato and Red Wing. An upgrade 
to a Winter Storm Warning may be needed across this region if 
confidence in expected snowfall amounts this high increases.

Travel impacts are likely as roads become snow covered Saturday
afternoon and evening. Slow down and allow for extra time to 
reach your destination.

MNZ054>056-064-065-073-074-082-091-231200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.210123T1500Z-210124T0600Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St James, 
and Fairmont
913 PM CST Fri Jan 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY
TO MIDNIGHT CST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to midnight CST Saturday night.

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

&&

$$

MNZ049-051-057>063-066>070-075>078-083>085-092-093-231200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.210123T1800Z-210124T0900Z/
Stearns-Sherburne-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-
Washington-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Rice-Goodhue-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of St Cloud, Elk River, Willmar, Litchfield,
Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson,
Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, 
St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Mankato, Waseca, 
Owatonna, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
913 PM CST Fri Jan 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY
TO 3 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches,
  with isolated accumulations of up to 7 inches possible.

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

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 3 AM CST Sunday.

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

&&

$$

WIZ023>028-231200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.210123T2100Z-210124T1200Z/
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
913 PM CST Fri Jan 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY
TO 6 AM CST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 6 AM CST Sunday.

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

&&

$$
974 
WWUS43 KMPX 230834
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
234 AM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...SEVERAL INCHES OF SNOW EXPECTED SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY NIGHT...

.Snow will spread into southwest Minnesota late Saturday morning
and reach western Wisconsin during the mid-afternoon hours
Saturday. The snow will end late Saturday night into early Sunday
morning. A widespread band of 3 to 6 inches of snow is expected
to fall along and south of a line from Appleton, to Saint Cloud,
to the northern Twin Cities metro in Minnesota and from St Croix
Falls to Ladysmith, including the Eau Claire area, in Wisconsin.

Within this area, a band of 6 to 7 inches of snow will be
possible from Redwood Falls to Mankato and along I-90 in south
central Minnesota. An upgrade to a Winter Storm Warning may be 
needed across this region if confidence in expected snowfall 
amounts this high increases.

Travel impacts are likely as roads become snow covered Saturday
afternoon and evening. Slow down and allow for extra time to
reach your destination.

MNZ052-053-231645-
/O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.210123T1800Z-210124T0900Z/
Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Cambridge and Center City
234 AM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 AM CST
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Isanti and Chisago Counties.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 3 AM CST Sunday.

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

&&

$$

WIZ014>016-231645-
/O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.210123T2100Z-210124T1200Z/
Polk-Barron-Rusk-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith
234 AM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Polk, Barron and Rusk Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 6 AM CST Sunday.

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

&&

$$

MNZ054>056-064-065-073-074-082-091-231645-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.210123T1500Z-210124T0600Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St James, 
and Fairmont
234 AM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS
MORNING TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches,
  with isolated accumulations of up to 7 inches possible.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to midnight CST Saturday night.

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

&&

$$

MNZ049-051-057>063-066>070-075>078-083>085-092-093-231645-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.210123T1800Z-210124T0900Z/
Stearns-Sherburne-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-
Washington-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Rice-Goodhue-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of St Cloud, Elk River, Willmar, Litchfield,
Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson,
Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, 
St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Mankato, Waseca, 
Owatonna, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
234 AM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
3 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches, with isolated accumulations of up to 7 inches possible.

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

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 3 AM CST Sunday.

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

&&

$$

WIZ023>028-231645-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.210123T2100Z-210124T1200Z/
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
234 AM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 6 AM CST Sunday.

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

&&

$$
138 
WWUS43 KMPX 231554
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
954 AM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...SEVERAL INCHES OF SNOW EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH 
TONIGHT...

.Snow is moving northeast across southwest Minnesota this morning
and reach western Wisconsin during the late afternoon. The snow 
will end late Saturday night into early Sunday morning. A 
widespread band of 3 to 6 inches of snow is expected to fall along
and south of a line from Appleton, to Saint Cloud, to the 
northern Twin Cities metro in Minnesota and from St Croix Falls to
Ladysmith in Wisconsin.

Within this area, a band of 6 to 7 inches of snow will be
possible from Redwood Falls to Mankato and along I-90 in south
central Minnesota.

Travel impacts are likely as roads become snow covered Saturday
afternoon and evening. Slow down and allow for extra time to
reach your destination.

MNZ054>056-064-065-073-074-082-091-240000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0600Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St James, 
and Fairmont
954 AM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ049-051>053-057>063-066>070-075>078-083>085-092-093-240000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.210123T1800Z-210124T0900Z/
Stearns-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-
Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of St Cloud, Elk River, Cambridge, 
Center City, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, 
Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, St Peter, Le Sueur, 
Faribault, Red Wing, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth, 
and Albert Lea
954 AM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WIZ014>016-023>028-240000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.210123T2100Z-210124T1200Z/
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, 
River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
954 AM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

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

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

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$
429 
WWUS43 KMPX 231930
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
130 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...SEVERAL INCHES OF SNOW EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
TONIGHT...

.Snow is moving northeast across Minnesota this afternoon and 
reach western Wisconsin around 4 pm. The snow will end late 
tonight into early Sunday morning. A widespread band of 3 to 6 
inches of snow is expected to fall along and south of a line from 
Morris, to Saint Cloud, to the northern Twin Cities metro in 
Minnesota and from St Croix Falls to Ladysmith in Wisconsin.

Travel impacts are likely as roads become snow covered Saturday
afternoon and evening. Slow down and allow for extra time to
reach your destination.

MNZ047-048-240330-
/O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0600Z/
Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Morris and Glenwood
130 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Stevens and Pope Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ054>056-064-065-073-074-082-091-240330-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0600Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St James, 
and Fairmont
130 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ049-051>053-057>063-066>070-075>078-083>085-092-093-240330-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0900Z/
Stearns-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-
Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of St Cloud, Elk River, Cambridge, 
Center City, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, 
Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, St Peter, Le Sueur, 
Faribault, Red Wing, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth, 
and Albert Lea
130 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WIZ014>016-023>028-240330-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.210123T2100Z-210124T1200Z/
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, 
River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
130 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
434 
WWUS43 KMPX 240053
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
653 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...ACCUMULATING SNOW TO CONTINUE TONIGHT ACROSS MUCH OF CENTRAL
AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AND WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN...

.Snow will continue tonight across central and southern Minnesota
and west central Wisconsin. A widespread band of 3 to 6 inches of
snow is expected to fall along and south of a line from Morris, 
to Saint Cloud, to the northern Twin Cities metro in Minnesota, 
and from St Croix Falls to Ladysmith in Wisconsin. A Winter 
Weather Advisory is in effect for these areas. The snow will end 
late tonight into early Sunday morning. 

Travel impacts are likely due to snow covered roads. Slow down 
and allow for extra time to reach your destination.

MNZ047-048-054>056-064-065-073-074-082-091-240600-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0600Z/
Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Renville-Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Granite Falls, Olivia, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, 
St James, and Fairmont
653 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Stevens and Pope Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ049-051>053-057>063-066>070-075>078-083>085-092-093-240630-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0900Z/
Stearns-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-
Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of St Cloud, Elk River, Cambridge, 
Center City, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, 
Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, St Peter, Le Sueur, 
Faribault, Red Wing, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth, 
and Albert Lea
653 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WIZ014>016-023>028-240630-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T1200Z/
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, 
River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
653 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
132 
WWUS43 KMPX 240559
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1159 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...ACCUMULATING SNOW TO CONTINUE TONIGHT ACROSS MUCH OF CENTRAL
AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AND WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN...

.Snow will continue overnight across central and southern 
Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. A widespread band of 3 to 5 
inches of snow is expected to fall along and south of a line from 
Morris, to Saint Cloud, to the northern Twin Cities metro in 
Minnesota, and from St Croix Falls to Ladysmith in Wisconsin. A 
Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for these areas. The snow 
will end late tonight into early Sunday morning.

Travel impacts are likely due to snow covered roads. Slow down
and allow for extra time to reach your destination.

MNZ047-048-054>056-064-065-073-074-082-091-240700-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0600Z/
Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Renville-Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Granite Falls, Olivia, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, 
St James, and Fairmont
1159 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

Travel may remain difficult from the snow accumulation.

$$

MNZ049-051>053-057>063-066>070-075>078-083>085-092-093-240900-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0900Z/
Stearns-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-
Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of St Cloud, Elk River, Cambridge, 
Center City, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, 
Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, St Peter, Le Sueur, 
Faribault, Red Wing, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth, 
and Albert Lea
1159 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WIZ014>016-023>028-241200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T1200Z/
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, 
River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
1159 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
298 
WWUS43 KMPX 240859
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
259 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...ACCUMULATING SNOW TO CONTINUE TONIGHT ACROSS MUCH OF CENTRAL
AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AND WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN...

.Snow will continue this morning across parts of southern 
Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. The snow will come to an end 
this morning.

Travel impacts are likely due to snow covered roads. Slow down
and allow for extra time to reach your destination.

MNZ049-051>053-057>063-066>070-075>078-083>085-092-093-241000-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T0900Z/
Stearns-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-
Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of St Cloud, Elk River, Cambridge, 
Center City, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, 
Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, St Peter, Le Sueur, 
Faribault, Red Wing, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth, 
and Albert Lea
259 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

Slippery road conditions will continue due snow accumulation so
exercise caution when traveling this morning.

$$

WIZ014>016-023>028-241200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T1200Z/
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, 
River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
259 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 22, 2:41 AM CSTWinter Storm WatchMPXBlue Earth, Brown, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Redwood and 7 more12 hr

Nearby

Winter Weather Advisories in Minnesota, 2021Winter Weather Advisories in Wisconsin, 2021Every winter weather advisory 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.