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Winter Weather Advisory 5, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this winter weather advisory at Feb 3, 2021, 2:49 PM CST for 31 counties in Minnesota; 9 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Feb 4, 2021, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 21 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 3, 2021, 2:49 PM CST (20:49 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 4, 2021, 12:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Feb 4, 2021, 9:00 PM CST
- In force
- 21 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
All 40 counties
Anoka County, MN, Benton County, MN, Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Carver 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, 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, Waseca County, MN, Washington County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Wright 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), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:48 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 21 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
- 1233 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 28 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 42 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 151 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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. && $$
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352 WWUS43 KMPX 040244 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 844 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW EXPECTED THURSDAY WITH A BRIEF PERIOD OF FREEZING RAIN THIS EVENING... .Intermittent light freezing rain will fall through midnight, before precipitation changes over to snow from southwest Minnesota into western Wisconsin through early Thursday morning as a cold front passes through. 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. A glazing of ice is possible, with total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches 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, blowing and drifting snow, and the possibility of some 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. MNZ067-074-075-082-041045- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.210204T0600Z-210204T1500Z/ Sibley-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan- Including the cities of Gaylord, New Ulm, St Peter, and St James 844 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected, along with some light freezing rain, and patchy blowing snow. A light glazing of freezing rain is possible, with total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Sibley, Watonwan, Brown and Nicollet Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Thursday. * 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. && $$ MNZ091-041045- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.210204T0600Z-210204T2100Z/ Martin- Including the city of Fairmont 844 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected, along with some light freezing rain, and patchy blowing snow. A light glazing of ice with total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Martin County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Thursday. * 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. && $$ MNZ053-060>063-068>070-076-083-WIZ014-041045- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.210204T0900Z-210204T2100Z/ Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota- Le Sueur-Blue Earth-Polk- Including the cities of Center City, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Mankato, and Osceola 844 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Light freezing rain and snow expected. A light glazing of ice with total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Wisconsin and east central and south central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ078-085-093-WIZ016-024>028-041045- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.210204T0900Z-210205T0600Z/ 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 844 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected, along with some light freezing rain, and patchy blowing snow. A glazing of ice is possible, with total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. 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. && $$ MNZ077-084-092-WIZ015-023-041045- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.210204T0900Z-210205T0300Z/ Rice-Waseca-Faribault-Barron-St. Croix- Including the cities of Faribault, Waseca, Blue Earth, Rice Lake, and Hudson 844 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected, along with some light freezing rain, and patchy blowing snow. A glazing of ice with total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Barron and St. Croix Counties. In Minnesota, Waseca, Faribault and Rice Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$
168 WWUS43 KMPX 040555 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1155 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...FREEZING RAIN TURNING TO SNOW OVERNIGHT... .Periods of light freezing rain will continue through 2 AM before precipitation begins to change over to snow from southwest Minnesota into western Wisconsin. Snow will end from west to east in the afternoon and early evening. A tenth of an inch of ice is possible across eastern Minnesota. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are expected across south central Minnesota into west central Wisconsin, with the highest totals of 4 to 5 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, blowing and drifting snow, and the possibility of some 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. MNZ053-060>063-068>070-076-083-WIZ014-041400- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.210204T0600Z-210204T2100Z/ Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota- Le Sueur-Blue Earth-Polk- Including the cities of Center City, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Mankato, and Osceola 1155 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Wisconsin and east central and south central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Thursday. * 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. && $$ MNZ078-085-093-WIZ016-024>028-041400- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.210204T0600Z-210205T0600Z/ Goodhue-Steele-Freeborn-Rusk-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa- Eau Claire- Including the cities of Red Wing, Owatonna, Albert Lea, Ladysmith, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 1155 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until midnight CST Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ077-084-092-WIZ015-023-041400- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.210204T0600Z-210205T0300Z/ Rice-Waseca-Faribault-Barron-St. Croix- Including the cities of Faribault, Waseca, Blue Earth, Rice Lake, and Hudson 1155 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Barron and St. Croix Counties. In Minnesota, Waseca, Faribault and Rice Counties. * WHEN...Until 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. && $$ MNZ067-074-075-082-041400- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.210204T0600Z-210204T1500Z/ Sibley-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan- Including the cities of Gaylord, New Ulm, St Peter, and St James 1155 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Sibley, Watonwan, Brown and Nicollet Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ091-041400- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.210204T0600Z-210204T2100Z/ Martin- Including the city of Fairmont 1155 PM CST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Martin County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Thursday. * 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. && $$ Borghoff
290 WWUS43 KMPX 040847 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 247 AM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...SNOW BECOMING WIDESPREAD EARLY THIS MORNING... .A band of moderate to heavy snow, with rates of around an inch per hour, has developed from Cambridge to Redwood Falls and Sioux Falls. This band will slowly inch eastward throughout the morning, dropping a few inches of snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected across southern and eastern Minnesota, with 4 to 6 inches across western Wisconsin. In addition to the snow, strong northwest winds with gusts of 30 to 40 mph are expected today and this evening. The strong winds will cause areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility for several hours after the snow has ended. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect along and east of a line from Redwood Falls to Rush City through this evening. The advisory is for the combination of accumulating snow and blowing and drifting snow. MNZ065-066-073-041700- /O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210205T0600Z/ Renville-McLeod-Redwood- Including the cities of Olivia, Hutchinson, and Redwood Falls 247 AM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Renville, McLeod and Redwood Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. The snow will end early this morning, but areas of blowing snow will continue through the evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. 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>063-067>070-074>077-082>084-091-092-WIZ014-015-023- 041700- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210205T0600Z/ Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Sibley-Carver-Scott- Dakota-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca- Martin-Faribault-Polk-Barron-St. Croix- Including the cities of Center City, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Fairmont, Blue Earth, Osceola, Rice Lake, and Hudson 247 AM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and central, east central and south central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. The snow will end during the late morning, but areas of blowing snow will continue through the evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. 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. && $$ MNZ078-085-093-WIZ016-024>028-041700- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210205T0600Z/ Goodhue-Steele-Freeborn-Rusk-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa- Eau Claire- Including the cities of Red Wing, Owatonna, Albert Lea, Ladysmith, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 247 AM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. The snow will end this afternoon, but areas of blowing snow will continue through the evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ Borghoff
165 WWUS43 KMPX 041346 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 746 AM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...SNOW TAPERING OFF FROM WEST TO EAST THIS MORNING BUT BLOWING SNOW WILL BECOME MORE WIDESPREAD THIS AFTERNOON INTO THIS EVENING... .A band of moderate to heavy snow, with rates of over an inch per hour, developed from Cambridge to Redwood Falls overnight and moved east. This band produced totals from 2 to 6 inches from Redwood Falls northeast through Litchfield and Hutchinson to Princeton. Total snow accumulations east of that area will mainly range from 2 to 4 inches across southern and eastern Minnesota, with 3 to 6 inches across western Wisconsin. In addition to the snow, strong northwest winds with gusts of 30 to 40 mph are expected today and this evening. The strong winds will cause areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility for several hours after the snow has ended. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect along and near and east of a line from Redwood Falls to Mora through this evening. The advisory is for the combination of accumulating snow and blowing and drifting snow. MNZ044-045-050>052-058-059-050000- /O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210205T0600Z/ Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Meeker-Wright- Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Litchfield, and Monticello 746 AM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow, ending this morning in most locations, but continuing into early afternoon in west central Wisconsin. Total accumulations mainly from 2 to 4 inches, but locally higher amounts in excess of 5 inches from Redwood Falls to Mora and across west central Wisconsin. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph this afternoon and early evening. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and east central Minnesota as well as west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. 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. && $$ MNZ053-060>063-065>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028- 050000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210205T0600Z/ Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Renville-McLeod-Sibley- Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue- Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk- Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Center City, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, Albert Lea, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 746 AM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow, ending this morning in most locations, but continuing into early afternoon in west central Wisconsin. Total accumulations mainly from 2 to 4 inches, but locally higher amounts in excess of 5 inches from Redwood Falls to Mora and across west central Wisconsin. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph this afternoon and early evening. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and east central Minnesota as well as west central Wisconsin. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$
648 WWUS43 KMPX 041747 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1147 AM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...SNOW ENDING ACROSS WEST CENTRAL WISCONSING THIS AFTERNOON... SIGNIFICANT BLOWING SNOW WILL PERSIST ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE AREA... .Snow will continue to come to an end from west to east through early this afternoon, with an additional inch or two of accumulation in west central Wisconsin. Strong northwest winds with gusts of 30 to 40 mph are expected into early this evening, especially near and south of the Minnesota River Valley. The strong winds will cause areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility, particularly across south central Minnesota. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect southeast of a line from near Redwood Falls through Faribault to Rice Lake. The Advisory will end after 3 PM for most locations, but will remain in effect along the I-90 corridor east of Fairmont and from Durand through Eau Claire into early this evening unless conditions change. MNZ044-045-050>053-058>063-065>070-073-075-076-WIZ014-041900- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210205T0600Z/ Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Meeker-Wright- Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver- Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Polk- 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, St Peter, Le Sueur, and Osceola 1147 AM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Blowing snow is expected in open areas into early this evening, but no additional snowfall is expected. If traveling, you will still encounter areas of reduced visibility and snow on roadsways given localized blowing and drifting, so continue to exercise caution. $$ MNZ074-077-078-082>085-091-WIZ015-016-023>025-027-042100- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210204T2100Z/ Brown-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin- Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Chippewa- Including the cities of New Ulm, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls 1147 AM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of an inch or less. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ092-093-WIZ026-028-050200- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210205T0300Z/ Faribault-Freeborn-Pepin-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Blue Earth, Albert Lea, Durand, and Eau Claire 1147 AM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to locally 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Pepin and Eau Claire Counties. In Minnesota, Faribault and Freeborn Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the 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. && $$
043 WWUS43 KMPX 042053 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 253 PM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...SNOW ENDING...SOME BLOWING SNOW WILL PERSIST ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE AREA... .Snow will come to an end by evening where it has not already ended, with an additional inch or so of accumulation from Eau Claire and Ladysmith eastward. Northwest wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph are expected into early this evening, especially near and south of the Minnesota River Valley. The strong winds will cause areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility, particularly across south central Minnesota. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect along the I-90 corridor east of Fairmont and from Durand through Ladysmith eastward into early this evening unless conditions change. MNZ074-077-078-082>085-091-WIZ015-023-024-042200- /O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210204T2100Z/ Brown-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin- Barron-St. Croix-Pierce- Including the cities of New Ulm, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Rice Lake, Hudson, and River Falls 253 PM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... Blowing snow is expected in open areas into early this evening, but no additional snowfall is expected. If traveling, you will still encounter areas of reduced visibility and snow on roadsways given localized blowing and drifting, so continue to exercise caution. $$ WIZ016-025-027-050300- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210205T0300Z/ Rusk-Dunn-Chippewa- Including the cities of Ladysmith, Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls 253 PM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Rusk, Dunn and Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the 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. && $$ MNZ092-093-WIZ026-028-050300- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210205T0300Z/ Faribault-Freeborn-Pepin-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Blue Earth, Albert Lea, Durand, and Eau Claire 253 PM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Pepin and Eau Claire Counties. In Minnesota, Faribault and Freeborn Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$
098 WWUS43 KMPX 050301 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 901 PM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... .Snow has ended, with blowing snow conditions improving as well, with most main roads in the region in good condition. Therefore, we will let the Winter Weather Advisory expire at 9 PM. MNZ092-093-WIZ016-025>028-050415- /O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210205T0300Z/ Faribault-Freeborn-Rusk-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Blue Earth, Albert Lea, Ladysmith, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 901 PM CST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... $$
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Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
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| Feb 3, 3:22 AM CST | Winter Storm Watch | MPX | Blue Earth, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue, Martin, Rice and 3 more | 11 hr |
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