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Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Twin Cities, MN

January 13, 202220 counties in Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this winter storm warning at Jan 13, 2022, 2:45 AM CST for 20 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Jan 14, 2022, 3:00 AM CST. It was in force for 18 hr. 41 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 13, 2022, 2:45 AM CST (08:45 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 14, 2022, 3:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 14, 2022, 9:00 PM CST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN

Counties Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Martin County, MN, McLeod County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Pope County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Stevens County, MN, Swift County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 102 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:43 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 14, 5:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.2Belview, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-RW-11 BELVIEW 0.3 S. THE PERIOD OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Jan 14, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.21 Ssw Mankato, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-BU-41 MANKATO 1.3 SW. THE PERIOD OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Jan 14, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.2Prinsburg, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-KD-24 PRINSBURG 0.1 WNW. THE PERIOD OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Jan 14, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.35 N Willmar, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION WMRM5 WILLMAR 5N. THE PERIOD OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Jan 14, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 11 Ese Blue Earth, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-FT-5 BLUE EARTH 0.6 ESE. THE PERIOD OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Jan 14, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 15 N Hutchinson, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-MC-12 HUTCHINSON 5N. THE PERIOD OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Jan 14, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.41 Wsw New Ulm, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-BW-13 NEW ULM 0.8 SW. THE PERIOD OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Jan 14, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.52 Ese Mankato, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-BU-23 MANKATO 1ESE. THE PERIOD OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Jan 14, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.52 Ese Oshawa, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-NC-3 ST. PETER 6WSW. THE PERIOD OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Jan 14, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.52 Wnw Danube, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-RV-11 DANUBE 2WNW. THE PERIOD OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Jan 14, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.81 Se Fairmont, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-MT-6 FAIRMONT 0.7 E. THE PERIOD OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Jan 14, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.81 Se Morris, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-SV-3 MORRIS 1 SSE. THE PERIOD OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Jan 14, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 26 Nnw Sveadahl, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-BW-8 SVEADAHL 5NNW. THE PERIOD OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Jan 14, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 2Montevideo, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-CP-1 MONTEVIDEO 0.4 SSW.
Jan 14, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.22 Nnw Springfield, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-BW-1 SPRINGFIELD 1NW. THE PERIOD OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Jan 14, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.31 Ne Redwood Falls, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION REWM5 REDWOOD FALLS. THE PERIOD OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Jan 14, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 7.5Dawson, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION DWSM5 DAWSON.
Jan 14, 7:30 AM CSTSNOW 1.11 Sw Albert Lea, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-FN-5 ALBERT LEA 1WSW.
Jan 14, 7:30 AM CSTSNOW 1.4Benson, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-SW-5 BENSON 0.1 SW. THE PERIOD OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Jan 14, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 1Glencoe, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-MC-5 GLENCOE 0.3 WSW.
Jan 14, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.11 Sse Waseca, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-WC-12 WASECA 1.6 SSE.
Jan 14, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.51 Wnw Winnebago, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION WNNM5 WINNEBAGO. THE PERIOD OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Jan 14, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.61 Sse Blue Earth, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION BTHM5 BLUE EARTH 1S. THE PERIOD OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Jan 14, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 31 Wnw Morris, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-SV-10 MORRIS 1.1 WNW.
Jan 14, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 34 Sw Eden Valley, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-MK-13 EDEN VALLEY 3WSW. THE PERIOD OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Jan 14, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 3.23 Wnw Lamberton, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION LAMM5 LAMBERTON. THE PERIOD OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Jan 14, 8:10 AM CSTSNOW 1.33 Wsw Garden City, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-BU-34 GARDEN CITY 2.7 WSW.
Jan 14, 8:35 AM CSTSNOW 1.55 Se Lake Lillian, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-RV-5 LAKE LILLIAN 5SE.
Jan 14, 9:19 AM CSTSNOW 1Starbuck, MNWCCO WEATHER WATCHER NETWORK.
Jan 14, 9:19 AM CSTSNOW 4.5Canby, MNWCCO WEATHER WATCHER NETWORK.
Jan 14, 10:15 AM CSTSNOW 4Vesta, MNVIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 14, 11:45 AM CSTSNOW 5.51 Ne Redwood Falls, MNSTORM TOTAL WITH SNOW STILL FALLING.
Jan 14, 4:47 PM CSTSNOW 9Granite Falls, MN0.55 LIQUID EQUIVALENT MOST OF THE SNOW HAS ENDED.
Jan 14, 5:00 PM CSTSNOW 91 Ese Madison, MN
Jan 14, 5:18 PM CSTSNOW 61 W North Mankato, MN
Jan 14, 5:40 PM CSTSNOW 7.25 N Willmar, MNSTORM TOTAL - UPDATED PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM 5 N WILLMAR. CO-OP OBSERVER STATION WMRM5 WILLMAR 5N.
Jan 14, 6:30 PM CSTSNOW 7.5St. Peter, MN
Jan 14, 8:20 PM CSTSNOW 6.52 E Skyline, MN
Jan 14, 8:40 PM CSTSNOW 6.5Albert Lea, MNSTILL SNOWING.
Jan 14, 8:40 PM CSTSNOW 8.51 W North Mankato, MNUPDATED PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM 1 W NORTH MANKATO.
Jan 14, 9:01 PM CSTSNOW 5.5Winthrop, MNSTORM TOTAL.

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, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 100 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 2022-01-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Minneapolis, MN at 00:00Z on 2022-01-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 41 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
897 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
41 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
121 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

066 
WWUS43 KMPX 130845
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
245 AM CST Thu Jan 13 2022

...HEAVY SNOW LIKELY TO FALL ACROSS WESTERN AND SOUTHERN
MINNESOTA LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

.Moderate to Heavy snow is expected in Western Minnesota, with the
area of highest confidence of exceeding 6 inches of snow being
upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning extending from Stevens County
down through Martin County in our warning area, with 1 inch per
hour snowfall rates possible. The highest overall totals are 
expected along the Buffalo Ridge in southwestern Minnesota, 
however snowfall amounts of 4-8 inches remain possible in the 
Winter Storm Watch. There will be a sharp gradient of lowering
snowfall totals as you head into eastern Minnesota and western
Wisconsin.

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect beginning late Thursday night
through Friday evening from Alexandria through Albert Lea.

MNZ047-054>056-064-073-074-082-091-131645-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0001.220114T0600Z-220115T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0001.220114T0600Z-220115T0600Z/
Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Redwood-
Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Morris, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, 
Granite Falls, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont
245 AM CST Thu Jan 13 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT CST FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 
  10 inches. Snowfall rates exceeding 1 inch per hour possible.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight CST Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning and evening commute.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ041-058-066-076-084-093-131645-
/O.EXA.KMPX.WS.A.0001.220114T0600Z-220115T0600Z/
Douglas-Meeker-McLeod-Le Sueur-Waseca-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Litchfield, Hutchinson, 
Le Sueur, Waseca, and Albert Lea
245 AM CST Thu Jan 13 2022

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 
  inches possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ048-057-065-067-075-083-092-131645-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0001.220114T0600Z-220115T0600Z/
Pope-Kandiyohi-Renville-Sibley-Nicollet-Blue Earth-Faribault-
Including the cities of Glenwood, Willmar, Olivia, Gaylord, 
St Peter, Mankato, and Blue Earth
245 AM CST Thu Jan 13 2022

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches possible.

* WHERE...Pope County.

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

TDH
6 follow-up statements
454 
WWUS43 KMPX 132035
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
235 PM CST Thu Jan 13 2022

...HEAVY SNOW LIKELY TO FALL ACROSS WESTERN AND SOUTHERN
MINNESOTA LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

.Moderate to heavy snow is expected in Western Minnesota, with 
the area of highest confidence of exceeding 6 inches of snow along
and west of a line from Stevens and Pope Counties down through 
western Freeborn County, with half to one inch per hour snowfall 
rates expected. The highest overall totals are expected along the 
Buffalo Ridge in southwestern Minnesota, where amounts could 
locally exceed 10 inches. There will be a sharp gradient of 
lowering snowfall totals as you head into eastern Minnesota and 
western Wisconsin. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect east of 
the watch area to the Mississippi River.

MNZ048-057-058-065>067-075-083-084-092-093-141100-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0001.220114T0600Z-220115T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KMPX.WS.W.0001.220114T0600Z-220115T0600Z/
Pope-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Nicollet-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Glenwood, Willmar, Litchfield, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, St Peter, Mankato, Waseca, Blue Earth, 
and Albert Lea
235 PM CST Thu Jan 13 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT CST FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight CST Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ047-054>056-064-073-074-082-091-141100-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.220114T0600Z-220115T0600Z/
Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Redwood-
Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Morris, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, 
Granite Falls, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont
235 PM CST Thu Jan 13 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO MIDNIGHT CST FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 
  10 inches.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight CST Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ041-076-141100-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0001.220114T0600Z-220115T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0004.220114T0600Z-220115T0600Z/
Douglas-Le Sueur-
Including the cities of Alexandria and Le Sueur
235 PM CST Thu Jan 13 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT CST FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches with local amounts near 7 inches.

* WHERE...Douglas and Le Sueur Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight CST Friday 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.

&&

$$

MNZ042-049-059-060-068>070-077-078-085-141100-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0004.220114T0600Z-220115T0600Z/
Todd-Stearns-Wright-Hennepin-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-
Steele-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, St Cloud, Monticello, 
Minneapolis, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, 
Faribault, Red Wing, and Owatonna
235 PM CST Thu Jan 13 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT CST FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight CST Friday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
584 
WWUS43 KMPX 140005
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
605 PM CST Thu Jan 13 2022

...HEAVY SNOW ACROSS WESTERN AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LATE TONIGHT 
THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY EVENING...

.Moderate to heavy snow is expected to develop late tonight across 
western Minnesota. The snow will spread southeast through early 
Friday morning. Snowfall rates around an inch per hour are
possible at times. The snow will end from north to south late
Friday afternoon and early Friday evening. 

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect late tonight through early
Friday evening west of a line from Glenwood to Albert Lea. A
Winter Weather Advisory is in effect east of the warning area to
the Mississippi River.

Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are expected in the
warning area with 3 to 5 inches in the advisory area. Amounts will
drop off quickly east of the Mississippi River.

MNZ047-048-054>058-064>067-073>075-082-140900-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0001.220114T0900Z-220115T0300Z/
Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Watonwan-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, 
and St James
605 PM CST Thu Jan 13 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ083-084-091>093-140900-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0001.220114T1200Z-220115T0300Z/
Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Mankato, Waseca, Fairmont, Blue Earth, 
and Albert Lea
605 PM CST Thu Jan 13 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 
  inches.

* WHERE...Waseca, Blue Earth, Faribault, Freeborn and Martin 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ041-042-049-140900-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0004.220114T0900Z-220115T0000Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stearns-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, and St Cloud
605 PM CST Thu Jan 13 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Douglas, Stearns and Todd Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM CST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ059-060-068>070-076>078-085-140900-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0004.220114T1200Z-220115T0300Z/
Wright-Hennepin-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Steele-
Including the cities of Monticello, Minneapolis, Chanhassen, 
Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
Red Wing, and Owatonna
605 PM CST Thu Jan 13 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM CST
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM CST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Borghoff
060 
WWUS43 KMPX 140927
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
327 AM CST Fri Jan 14 2022

...HEAVY SNOW DEVELOPING THIS MORNING AND SPREADING SOUTHEAST...

.Snow, occasionally heavy at times, will develop this morning 
across western Minnesota. The snow will spread southeast through 
the afternoon. Snowfall rates of an inch per hour are possible 
along the Minnesota River Valley, west of Mankato, and over the 
Buffalo Ridge. The snow will end from north to south later this 
afternoon, and early evening.

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through early Friday 
evening west of a line from Glenwood to Albert Lea. A Winter 
Weather Advisory remains in effect east of the warning area to 
the Mississippi River.

Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are expected in the
warning area with 3 to 5 inches in the advisory area. Amounts
will drop off quickly east of the Mississippi River.

MNZ047-048-054>058-064>067-073>075-082-141800-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220115T0300Z/
Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Watonwan-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, 
and St James
327 AM CST Fri Jan 14 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  10 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ083-084-091>093-141800-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.220114T1200Z-220115T0300Z/
Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Mankato, Waseca, Fairmont, Blue Earth, 
and Albert Lea
327 AM CST Fri Jan 14 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  10 inches.

* WHERE...Waseca, Blue Earth, Faribault, Freeborn and Martin 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ041-042-049-141800-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220115T0000Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stearns-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, and St Cloud
327 AM CST Fri Jan 14 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Douglas, Stearns and Todd Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ059-060-068>070-076>078-085-141800-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0004.220114T1200Z-220115T0300Z/
Wright-Hennepin-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Steele-
Including the cities of Monticello, Minneapolis, Chanhassen, 
Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
Red Wing, and Owatonna
327 AM CST Fri Jan 14 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM CST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
894 
WWUS43 KMPX 141554
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
954 AM CST Fri Jan 14 2022

...HEAVY SNOW TO CONTINUE OVER SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA WITH LIGHT
TO MODERATE SNOW OVER CENTRAL THROUGH SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA...

.Snow, occasionally heavy at times, will spread southeast through
the afternoon. Snowfall rates of an inch per hour are possible 
along the Minnesota River Valley, west of Mankato, and over the 
Buffalo Ridge. The snow will end from north to south late this
afternoon through the evening hours.

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through early Friday
evening west of a line from Glenwood to Albert Lea. A Winter
Weather Advisory remains in effect east of the warning area to
the Mississippi River.

Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are expected in the
warning area with 3 to 5 inches in the advisory area. Amounts
will drop off quickly east of the Mississippi River.

MNZ047-048-054>058-064>067-073>075-082-150000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220115T0300Z/
Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Watonwan-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, 
and St James
954 AM CST Fri Jan 14 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  10 inches.

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

* 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...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ083-084-091>093-150000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220115T0300Z/
Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Mankato, Waseca, Fairmont, Blue Earth, 
and Albert Lea
954 AM CST Fri Jan 14 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  10 inches.

* WHERE...Waseca, Blue Earth, Faribault, Freeborn and Martin 
  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...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ041-042-049-150000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220115T0000Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stearns-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, and St Cloud
954 AM CST Fri Jan 14 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Douglas, Stearns and Todd Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

&&

$$

MNZ059-060-068>070-076>078-085-150000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220115T0300Z/
Wright-Hennepin-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Steele-
Including the cities of Monticello, Minneapolis, Chanhassen, 
Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
Red Wing, and Owatonna
954 AM CST Fri Jan 14 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

&&

$$
896 
WWUS43 KMPX 150008
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
608 PM CST Fri Jan 14 2022

...SNOW ENDS THIS EVENING...

.Snow will end this evening as the storm system slides to the 
south. Plan on slippery roads and slow travel into Saturday
morning.

MNZ047-048-054>058-150115-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220115T0300Z/
Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, and Litchfield
608 PM CST Fri Jan 14 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The snow has ended across the region, but slippery roads will
continue overnight.

$$

MNZ041-042-049-150115-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220115T0000Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stearns-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, and St Cloud
608 PM CST Fri Jan 14 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The snow has ended across the region, but slippery roads will
continue overnight.

$$

MNZ064>067-073>075-082-150300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220115T0300Z/
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Watonwan-
Including the cities of Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, 
Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, and St James
608 PM CST Fri Jan 14 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Another inch of snow is possible.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ083-084-091>093-150300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220115T0300Z/
Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Mankato, Waseca, Fairmont, Blue Earth, 
and Albert Lea
608 PM CST Fri Jan 14 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Another inch of snow is possible.

* WHERE...Waseca, Blue Earth, Faribault, Freeborn and Martin 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ059-060-068>070-076>078-085-150300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220115T0300Z/
Wright-Hennepin-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Steele-
Including the cities of Monticello, Minneapolis, Chanhassen, 
Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
Red Wing, and Owatonna
608 PM CST Fri Jan 14 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Light snow ending this evening.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

jrb
612 
WWUS43 KMPX 150309
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
909 PM CST Fri Jan 14 2022

MNZ064>067-073>075-082>084-091>093-150415-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220115T0300Z/
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, 
Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
909 PM CST Fri Jan 14 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The accumulating snow has ended across the region, but drifting
snow and slippery roads will continue overnight.

$$

MNZ059-060-068>070-076>078-085-150415-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220115T0300Z/
Wright-Hennepin-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Steele-
Including the cities of Monticello, Minneapolis, Chanhassen, 
Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
Red Wing, and Owatonna
909 PM CST Fri Jan 14 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The accumulating snow has ended across the region, but drifting
snow and slippery roads will continue overnight.

$$

jrb

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 13, 2:35 PM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMPXCarver, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Hennepin, Le Sueur and 6 more30 hr

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in Minnesota, 2022Every winter storm warning 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.