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Wind Chill Advisory 6, NWS Twin Cities, MN

January 18, 202235 counties in Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this wind chill advisory at Jan 18, 2022, 2:11 AM CST for 35 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Jan 19, 2022, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 36 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 18, 2022, 2:11 AM CST (08:11 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 19, 2022, 12:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 20, 2022, 12:00 PM CST
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
All 35 counties

Benton County, MN, Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Carver County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Isanti County, MN, Kanabec County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Martin County, MN, McLeod County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Mille Lacs County, MN, Morrison County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Pope 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, Todd County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Wright County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 68 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:14 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 00:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 65 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 00:00Z on 2022-01-18Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Minneapolis, MN at 00:00Z on 2022-01-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 14 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
1008 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
65 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
14 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
151 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

504 
WWUS43 KMPX 180811
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
211 AM CST Tue Jan 18 2022

MNZ041>043-047>050-054>058-064-065-073-182200-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.220119T0600Z-220119T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-Lac Qui Parle-
Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
and Redwood Falls
211 AM CST Tue Jan 18 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills of 25 to 35 
  below zero.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-051-052-059-066>068-074-075-082-083-091-092-182200-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.220119T0900Z-220119T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Sherburne-Isanti-Wright-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-
Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Elk River, Cambridge, 
Monticello, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, 
New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth
211 AM CST Tue Jan 18 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills of 20 to 30 
  below zero.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
306 
WWUS43 KMPX 182020
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
220 PM CST Tue Jan 18 2022

MNZ069-076-077-084-085-093-190500-
/O.EXA.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.220119T0900Z-220119T1800Z/
Scott-Le Sueur-Rice-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Shakopee, Le Sueur, Faribault, Waseca, 
Owatonna, and Albert Lea
220 PM CST Tue Jan 18 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  25 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ041>043-047>050-054>058-064-065-073-190500-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.220119T0600Z-220119T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-Lac Qui Parle-
Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
and Redwood Falls
220 PM CST Tue Jan 18 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-051-052-059-066>068-074-075-082-083-091-092-190500-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.220119T0900Z-220119T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Sherburne-Isanti-Wright-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-
Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Elk River, Cambridge, 
Monticello, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, 
New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth
220 PM CST Tue Jan 18 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
602 
WWUS43 KMPX 190255
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
855 PM CST Tue Jan 18 2022

MNZ041>043-047>050-054>058-064-065-073-191100-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.220119T0600Z-220119T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-Lac Qui Parle-
Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
and Redwood Falls
855 PM CST Tue Jan 18 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25
  below to 35 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-051-052-059-066>069-074>077-082>085-091>093-191100-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.220119T0900Z-220119T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Sherburne-Isanti-Wright-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-
Scott-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Elk River, Cambridge, 
Monticello, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, 
Shakopee, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, 
Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
855 PM CST Tue Jan 18 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
455 
WWUS43 KMPX 190905
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
305 AM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

MNZ043>045-050>052-059-068-069-077-191815-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0007.220120T0600Z-220120T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220119T1800Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Wright-Carver-
Scott-Rice-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, 
Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Monticello, Chanhassen, 
Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Faribault
305 AM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind 
  chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the second 
  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 first Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST 
  today. For the second Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight 
  tonight to noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ053-060>063-070-078-WIZ014>016-023>028-191815-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0007.220120T0600Z-220120T1800Z/
Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Dakota-Goodhue-Polk-
Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Center City, Minneapolis, Blaine, 
St Paul, Stillwater, Hastings, Red Wing, Osceola, Rice Lake, 
Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
305 AM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and 
  east central and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ041-042-047>049-054>058-064>067-073>076-082>085-091>093-191815-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220120T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-
Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-
Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
Glenwood, St Cloud, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
305 AM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

Borghoff
926 
WWUS43 KMPX 191757
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1157 AM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

MNZ043>045-050>052-059-068-069-077-200200-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220119T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0007.220120T0600Z-220120T1800Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Wright-Carver-
Scott-Rice-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, 
Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Monticello, Chanhassen, 
Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Faribault
1157 AM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST THURSDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  35 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ041-042-047>049-054>058-064>067-073>076-082>085-091>093-200200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220120T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-
Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-
Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
Glenwood, St Cloud, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
1157 AM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 40 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ053-060>063-070-078-WIZ014>016-023>028-200200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0007.220120T0600Z-220120T1800Z/
Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Dakota-Goodhue-Polk-
Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Center City, Minneapolis, Blaine, 
St Paul, Stillwater, Hastings, Red Wing, Osceola, Rice Lake, 
Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
1157 AM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and 
  east central and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
686 
WWUS43 KMPX 192049
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
249 PM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

MNZ043>045-050-051-059-200500-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WC.Y.0007.220120T0000Z-220120T1800Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Wright-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, 
Sauk Rapids, Elk River, and Monticello
249 PM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  35 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ041-042-047>049-054>058-064>067-073>076-082>085-091>093-200500-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220120T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-
Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-
Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
Glenwood, St Cloud, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
249 PM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 40 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ052-053-060>063-068>070-077-078-WIZ014>016-023>028-200500-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0007.220120T0600Z-220120T1800Z/
Isanti-Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-
Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Center City, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, 
Shakopee, Hastings, Faribault, Red Wing, Osceola, Rice Lake, 
Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
249 PM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
920 
WWUS43 KMPX 200256
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
856 PM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

MNZ041-042-047>049-054>058-064>067-073>076-082>085-091>093-201100-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220120T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-
Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-
Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
Glenwood, St Cloud, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
856 PM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-050-051-059-201100-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220120T1800Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Wright-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, 
Sauk Rapids, Elk River, and Monticello
856 PM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ052-053-060>063-068>070-077-078-WIZ014>016-023>028-201100-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0007.220120T0600Z-220120T1800Z/
Isanti-Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-
Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Center City, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, 
Shakopee, Hastings, Faribault, Red Wing, Osceola, Rice Lake, 
Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
856 PM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
171 
WWUS43 KMPX 200301
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
901 PM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

MNZ041-042-047>049-054>058-064>067-073>076-082>085-091>093-201115-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220120T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-
Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-
Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
Glenwood, St Cloud, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
901 PM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-050-051-059-201115-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220120T1800Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Wright-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, 
Sauk Rapids, Elk River, and Monticello
901 PM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

MNZ052-053-060>063-068>070-077-078-WIZ014>016-023>028-201115-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0007.220120T0600Z-220120T1800Z/
Isanti-Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-
Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Center City, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, 
Shakopee, Hastings, Faribault, Red Wing, Osceola, Rice Lake, 
Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
901 PM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$
610 
WWUS43 KMPX 200312
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
912 PM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

MNZ041-042-047>049-054>058-064>067-073>076-082>085-091>093-201115-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220120T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-
Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-
Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
Glenwood, St Cloud, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
912 PM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-050-051-059-201115-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220120T1800Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Wright-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, 
Sauk Rapids, Elk River, and Monticello
912 PM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ052-053-060>063-068>070-077-078-WIZ014>016-023>028-201115-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0007.220120T0600Z-220120T1800Z/
Isanti-Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-
Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Center City, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, 
Shakopee, Hastings, Faribault, Red Wing, Osceola, Rice Lake, 
Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
912 PM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
459 
WWUS43 KMPX 200332
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
932 PM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

MNZ041-042-047>049-054>058-064>067-073>076-082>085-091>093-201145-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220120T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-
Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-
Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
Glenwood, St Cloud, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
932 PM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-050-051-059-201145-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220120T1800Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Wright-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, 
Sauk Rapids, Elk River, and Monticello
932 PM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ052-053-060>063-068>070-077-078-WIZ014>016-023>028-201145-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0007.220120T0600Z-220120T1800Z/
Isanti-Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-
Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Center City, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, 
Shakopee, Hastings, Faribault, Red Wing, Osceola, Rice Lake, 
Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
932 PM CST Wed Jan 19 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
250 
WWUS43 KMPX 200901
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
301 AM CST Thu Jan 20 2022

MNZ041-042-047>049-054>058-064-065-073-201715-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0008.220121T0000Z-220121T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220120T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
Glenwood, St Cloud, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, and Redwood Falls
301 AM CST Thu Jan 20 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind 
  chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the second 
  Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind 
  chills as low as 35 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the first Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST 
  today. For the second Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this 
  evening to 8 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ043-201715-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0008.220121T0000Z-220121T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220120T1800Z/
Morrison-
Including the city of Little Falls
301 AM CST Thu Jan 20 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind 
  chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the second 
  Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind 
  chills as low as 35 below zero.

* WHERE...Morrison County.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST 
  today. For the second Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this 
  evening to 8 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-050>053-059>063-068>070-077-078-WIZ014>016-023>028-
201715-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0008.220121T0400Z-220121T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220120T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, 
Cambridge, Center City, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul,
Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, 
Faribault, Red Wing, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, 
River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
301 AM CST Thu Jan 20 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind 
  chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the second 
  Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind 
  chills as low as 35 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the first Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST 
  today. For the second Wind Chill Advisory, from 10 PM this 
  evening to 10 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ066-067-074>076-082>085-091>093-201715-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0008.220121T0400Z-220121T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220120T1800Z/
McLeod-Sibley-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Gaylord, New Ulm, St Peter, 
Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, 
Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
301 AM CST Thu Jan 20 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind 
  chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the second 
  Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind 
  chills as low as 35 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the first Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST 
  today. For the second Wind Chill Advisory, from 10 PM this 
  evening to 10 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

Borghoff

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind chill advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Twin Cities, MN wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind chill advisory went out at Jan 17, 11:06 PM CST, 3 hours 5 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 17, 11:06 PM CST, 3 hours 5 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1106 PM CST Mon Jan 17 2022

.UPDATED for 06Z Aviation Discussion...
Issued at 1103 PM CST Mon Jan 17 2022

&&

.DISCUSSION...(This evening through Monday)
Issued at 235 PM CST Mon Jan 17 2022

Key Messages:

- Arctic cold front passage to bring gusty northwest winds Tuesday PM
  and localized areas of blowing snow across western & south central
  MN.

- Arctic high pressure will bring dangerously cold air Wednesday
  through Thursday.

- Clipper system may bring a quick dose of light snow Friday into
  early Saturday.

Latest satellite imagery shows mostly cloudy skies across much
of the area, with an area of clearing across south-central MN. Cloud
cover will fill in this evening ahead of an approaching system that
will impact the area on Tuesday. Temperatures are in the mid 20s to
lower 30s with southerly winds that are expected to go light and
variable overnight. The primary forecast concern continues to be
Tuesday's clipper system and Arctic cold frontal passage. A few
light snow showers or flurries are possible across the northeast
portion of the MPX CWA. Any accumulations will be light, generally
less than an inch.

This clipper system drags the Arctic cold front southeast across the
area late Tuesday afternoon/evening, with quickly dropping
temperatures and gusty northwest winds. There is some potential for
blowing snow as winds gust near 40 mph from west central into south
central Minnesota Tuesday night, especially around the Alexandria to
Morris area. However, much of that area saw above freezing
temperatures yesterday/today and again on Tuesday. Without a fresh
snowpack, we're left with a partially crusted snowpack which may be
difficult for much blowing snow to occur as long as winds stay below
35 mph or so. Neighbors were not thrilled with the potential for
widespread, impactful blowing snow event and decided to defer any
potential headlines for now. However, during the windiest period
Tuesday night it seems at least some patchy drifting and blowing
snow will occur so I've left a mention in the forecast for much of
the area. Temperatures plummet into the single digits and below zero
Tuesday night and wind chill temperatures drop into the -20s to -30F
near Alexandria MN. This will likely require a wind chill advisory
headline, but opted to defer until there is higher forecast
confidence with respect to wind speeds/temps and placement.

By Wednesday morning, most of the Upper Midwest will have cleared
out, short of some lingering cloud cover over far northern MN and the
Great Lakes in the wake of the departing low pressure system.
However, cold air advection will be in earnest as the well-
advertised arctic intrusion commences for the midweek period. Deep
high pressure, to the tune of over 1040mb, over southwestern Canada
will drop through the Dakotas and southern MN for Thursday, then
shift to the windward edge of the Appalachians by Friday morning.
However, despite the clearing skies expected with the high pressure,
H85 temps being dragged into the area will drop to the -18C to -22C
range across the WFO MPX coverage area Wednesday through Thursday
night. Even with plenty of sunshine, will only range several degrees
either side of 0F. Lows Wed and Thu night will generally run -10F to
-20F. Adding in breezy winds in advance of the incoming high, wind
chills will plummet to wind chill advisory criteria for much of the
area Wednesday morning through Thursday night. Confidence is high in
these cold temps as there is very little variance in the model
ensemble spread for both low and high temperatures during the
Wednesday thru Thursday night period.

Once the high pressure system shifts off to the east, this will be
followed by one, possibly two, quick-moving clipper systems for late
Friday into early Saturday and possibly also Sunday into Sunday
night. At this point, model consensus continues to focus on the
Friday-Saturday system with slight-low chance PoPs. With that being
the inherited forecast, there's no reason to deviate from that
thinking with this forecast. It just becomes a matter of how much
moisture is associated with this clipper and where the best dynamics
are focused for snowfall with it. While temperatures will increase
coming out of the arctic high, highs will only climb into the teens
to low 20s with lows in the single digits above and below zero.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Tuesday night)
Issued at 1103 PM CST Mon Jan 17 2022

VFR conditions will give way to MVFR/IFR as low stratus and possibly
some fog moves early Tuesday morning.  Winds will become southeast
ahead of an approaching cold front that will move in during the
afternoon and bring strong northwest wind gusts in excess of 30 kts,
with a few gusts near 40 kts possible at KAXN and KRWF.

KMSP...
Should see VFR conditions persist overnight as winds become
southeast. The cold front will move through between 21 and 00Z, and
bring northwest wind gusts in near 35 kts. Little to no snowfall is
expected as this front moves through.

/OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/
Wed...VFR/MVFR cigs. Wind NW 10-20G30 kts, decreasing toward evening.
Thu...VFR. Chc MVFR cigs. Wind NW 5-10 kts.
Fri...VFR with afternoon MVFR/IFR/-SN possible. Wind S at 10G20 kts.

&&

.MPX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MN...None.
WI...None.
&&

DISCUSSION...BPH/JPC
AVIATION...JRB
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 17, 2:20 PM CST, 11 hours 51 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
220 PM CST Mon Jan 17 2022

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
182030-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-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-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
220 PM CST Mon Jan 17 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Areas of blowing snow are possible Tuesday through Tuesday night
across west central through south central Minnesota.

Wind chill values ranging from 20 to 35 degrees below zero are
likely Tuesday night through Thursday morning, especially over
central and southern Minnesota.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.

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Wind Chill Advisories in Minnesota, 2022Every wind chill advisory in 2022

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.