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Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this blizzard warning at Jan 4, 2022, 9:26 PM CST for 8 counties in Minnesota. It was in force for 12 hr. 9 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 4, 2022, 9:26 PM CST (03:26 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 5, 2022, 9:00 AM CST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
Counties Chippewa County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Pope County, MN, Renville County, MN, Stevens County, MN, Swift County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN
The radar
The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 162 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:28 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.6 | Prinsburg, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-KD-24 PRINSBURG 0.1 WNW. |
| Jan 5, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.7 | 5 N Willmar, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION WMRM5 WILLMAR 5N. |
| Jan 5, 6:50 AM CST | SNOW 1 | Bird Island, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-RV-13 BIRD ISLAND 0.3 SW. |
| Jan 5, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 1 | 2 Wnw Danube, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-RV-11 DANUBE 2WNW. |
| Jan 5, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.2 | Montevideo, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-CP-1 MONTEVIDEO 0.4 SSW. |
| Jan 5, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.4 | 7 Sse Bird Island, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-RV-8 BIRD ISLAND 7SSE. |
| Jan 5, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.4 | 7 Sse Bird Island, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION BDIM5 BIRD ISLAND 7SSE. |
| Jan 5, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 2 | Dawson, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION DWSM5 DAWSON. |
| Jan 5, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.1 | 3 Nw Donnelly, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-SV-4 DONNELLY 2WNW. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 00:00Z, 3.4 hours before the alert went out and 159 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
- 791 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 36 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 130 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 152 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
216 WWUS43 KMPX 050326 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 926 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 MNZ047-051130- /O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220105T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.220105T0326Z-220105T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.220105T1500Z-220105T2100Z/ Stevens- Including the city of Morris 926 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, continued blowing and drifting snow as winds gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Stevens County. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 9 AM CST Wednesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. In addition, wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ041>045-048>070-073>077-082>085-091>093-051130- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220105T2100Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Pope-Stearns-Benton- Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi- Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Yellow Medicine- Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet- Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault- Freeborn- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 926 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches, with the highest totals along and north of the I-94 corridor. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph in south central Minnesota leading to blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing drizzle has developed ahead of the snow in central Minnesota, with freezing drizzle possible through midnight for central into east central Minnesota, including in the Twin Cities metro. A light glaze of ice is possible. 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-WIZ014>016-023>028-051130- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220106T0000Z/ Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa- Eau Claire- Including the cities of Red Wing, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 926 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will lead to some blowing and drifting of snow as well. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Wednesday. * 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. && $$
3 follow-up statements
084 WWUS43 KMPX 050444 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1044 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 MNZ048-054>057-064-065-051245- /O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220105T2100Z/ /O.EXA.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220105T1500Z/ /O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.220105T1500Z-220105T2100Z/ Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine- Renville- Including the cities of Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, and Olivia 1044 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, continued blowing and drifting snow as winds gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 9 AM CST Wednesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. In addition, wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ047-051245- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220105T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.220105T1500Z-220105T2100Z/ Stevens- Including the city of Morris 1044 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, continued blowing and drifting snow as winds gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Stevens County. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 9 AM CST Wednesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. In addition, wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ041>045-049>053-058>063-066>070-073>077-082>085-091>093-051245- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220105T2100Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne- Isanti-Chisago-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington- McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur- Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 1044 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches, with the highest totals along and north of the I-94 corridor. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph in south central Minnesota leading to blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing drizzle has developed ahead of the snow in central Minnesota, with freezing drizzle possible through midnight for central into east central Minnesota, including in the Twin Cities metro. A light glaze of ice is possible. 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-WIZ014>016-023>028-051245- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220106T0000Z/ Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa- Eau Claire- Including the cities of Red Wing, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 1044 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will lead to some blowing and drifting of snow as well. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Wednesday. * 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. && $$
869 WWUS43 KMPX 051007 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 407 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 MNZ047-048-054>056-064-052215- /O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.220105T2100Z-220106T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220105T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.220105T1500Z-220105T2100Z/ Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls 407 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Whiteout conditions with winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow expected. Additional snow accumulation up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 9 AM CST this morning. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM CST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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. && $$ MNZ057-065-052215- /O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.220106T0000Z-220106T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220105T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.220105T1500Z-220105T2100Z/ Kandiyohi-Renville- Including the cities of Willmar and Olivia 407 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Whiteout conditions with winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulation up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi and Renville Counties. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 9 AM CST this morning. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ041-052215- /O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.220105T2100Z-220106T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220105T2100Z/ Douglas- Including the city of Alexandria 407 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Douglas County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ042-043-049>051-058-059-066>069-075>077-083>085-092-093-052215- /O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.220106T0300Z-220106T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220105T2100Z/ Todd-Morrison-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Meeker-Wright-McLeod- Sibley-Carver-Scott-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Blue Earth-Waseca- Steele-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Litchfield, Monticello, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 407 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central and south central Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 9 PM this evening 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 or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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. && $$ MNZ073-074-082-091-052215- /O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.220106T0000Z-220106T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220105T2100Z/ Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Martin- Including the cities of Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont 407 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Redwood, Brown, Watonwan and Martin Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ044-045-052-053-060>063-070-052100- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220105T2100Z/ Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey- Washington-Dakota- Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Cambridge, Center City, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, and Hastings 407 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with the highest totals along and north of the I-94 corridor. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph in south central Minnesota leading to blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing drizzle has developed ahead of the snow in central Minnesota, with freezing drizzle possible through midnight for central into east central Minnesota, including in the Twin Cities metro. A light glaze of ice is possible. 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. && $$ MNZ078-WIZ014>016-023>028-052215- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220106T0000Z/ Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa- Eau Claire- Including the cities of Red Wing, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 407 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will lead to some blowing and drifting of snow as well. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$
589 WWUS43 KMPX 051503 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 903 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 MNZ047-048-054>056-064-052315- /O.EXP.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220105T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220105T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.220105T2100Z-220106T2100Z/ Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls 903 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, blowing and drifting snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will continue to lead to blowing and drifting snow with occasional whiteout conditions in open areas. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon 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 or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ057-065-052315- /O.EXP.KMPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220105T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220105T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.220106T0000Z-220106T2100Z/ Kandiyohi-Renville- Including the cities of Willmar and Olivia 903 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, blowing and drifting snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will continue to result in blowing and drifting snow with occasional whiteout conditions in open areas. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Renville and Kandiyohi Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ041-052315- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220105T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.220105T2100Z-220106T2100Z/ Douglas- Including the city of Alexandria 903 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will result in blowing and drifting snow. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Douglas County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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. && $$ MNZ042-043-049>051-058-059-066>069-075>077-083>085-092-093-052315- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220105T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.220106T0300Z-220106T2100Z/ Todd-Morrison-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Meeker-Wright-McLeod- Sibley-Carver-Scott-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Blue Earth-Waseca- Steele-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Litchfield, Monticello, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 903 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will continue to lead to blowing and drifting snow. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central and south central Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ073-074-082-091-052315- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220105T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.220106T0000Z-220106T2100Z/ Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Martin- Including the cities of Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont 903 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, for blowing and drifting snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will continue to result in blowing and drifting snow. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Watonwan, Martin, Brown and Redwood Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening 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 or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ044-045-052-053-060>063-070-052100- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220105T2100Z/ Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey- Washington-Dakota- Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Cambridge, Center City, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, and Hastings 903 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up two inches. * WHERE...Portions of east central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ078-WIZ014>016-023>028-052315- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220106T0000Z/ Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa- Eau Claire- Including the cities of Red Wing, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 903 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 9:26 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | MPX | Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Pope, Renville, Stevens and 2 more | 21 hr |
| Jan 5, 4:07 AM CST | Wind Chill Advisory | MPX | Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa and 34 more | 59 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.