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Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Twin Cities, MN

March 5, 202215 counties in Minnesota; Polk County, Wisconsin

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this winter storm warning at Mar 5, 2022, 3:22 PM CST for 15 counties in Minnesota; Polk County, Wisconsin. It was in force for 15 hr. 7 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
Mar 5, 2022, 3:22 PM CST (21:22 UTC)
Expired
Mar 6, 2022, 6:00 AM CST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN

Counties Anoka County, MN, Brown County, MN, Carver County, MN, Chisago County, MN, Hennepin County, MN, Isanti County, MN, Kanabec County, MN, McLeod County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Sherburne County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Wright County, MN, Polk County, WI

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 33 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:26 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
Mar 6, 3:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.21 Ne Maple Grove, MNSENT VIA FACEBOOK MESSENGER.
Mar 6, 4:30 AM CSTSNOW 4.12 Wnw Richfield, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-HN-78 RICHFIELD 1WNW.
Mar 6, 5:45 AM CSTSNOW 4Watertown, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-CV-8 WATERTOWN 0.5 NNW.
Mar 6, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 31 Nne North Branch, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-CG-16 NORTH BRANCH 1NNW.
Mar 6, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 3.12 Wsw Chanhassen, MN
Mar 6, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 3.3Msp Airport, MN
Mar 6, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 51 Ese Minneapolis, MNCO-OP OBSERVER STATION LSAM5 MINNEAPOLIS LOWER ST. ANTHONY.

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 12:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 31 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2022-03-05Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2022-03-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 355 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
452 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
355 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
440 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

367 
WWUS43 KMPX 052122
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
322 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

.OVERVIEW... A wintry mix of freezing rain and snow will develop
late this afternoon into the evening. Precipitation will likely
start off as freezing rain and sleet, and then transition over to
snow this evening. A swath of one tenth to one quarter of an inch
of ice accumulation is possible from roughly Redwood County
through Kanabec, Chisago, & Polk Counties. Additionally, two to
four inches of snow is also possible across these area, and a
Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the combined impacts of ice
and snow. Lesser snow and ice totals to the northwest and
southwest of this swath will still cause minor travel impacts,
where a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect.

MNZ049-060930-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220306T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.220306T0000Z-220306T1000Z/
Stearns-
Including the city of St Cloud
322 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Stearns County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ044-050-060930-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220306T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.220306T0000Z-220306T1000Z/
Mille Lacs-Benton-
Including the cities of Princeton and Sauk Rapids
322 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Mille Lacs and Benton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ082-083-060600-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220306T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.220306T0000Z-220306T0600Z/
Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Including the cities of St James and Mankato
322 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

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

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Watonwan and Blue Earth Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ041-042-052230-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220306T0600Z/
Douglas-Todd-
Including the cities of Alexandria and Long Prairie
322 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Forecast snowfall amounts have decreased.

$$

MNZ043-052230-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220306T0900Z/
Morrison-
Including the city of Little Falls
322 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Forecast snowfall amounts have decreased.

$$

MNZ068-060930-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220306T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0003.220306T0000Z-220306T1000Z/
Carver-
Including the cities of Chanhassen, Chaska, and Victoria
322 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Carver County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ045-051>053-WIZ014-060930-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220306T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0003.220306T0000Z-220306T1000Z/
Kanabec-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Polk-
Including the cities of Mora, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, 
and Osceola
322 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze.

* WHERE...In Wisconsin, Polk County. In Minnesota, Kanabec, 
  Sherburne, Isanti and Chisago Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ060-061-060930-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-220306T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0003.220306T0000Z-220306T1000Z/
Hennepin-Anoka-
Including the cities of Minneapolis and Blaine
322 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Hennepin and Anoka Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ058-065>067-073>075-060600-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220306T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0003.220305T2122Z-220306T0600Z/
Meeker-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Litchfield, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, and St Peter
322 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ059-060930-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220306T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0003.220306T0000Z-220306T1000Z/
Wright-
Including the city of Monticello
322 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze.

* WHERE...Wright County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ063-WIZ024-060930-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.220306T0000Z-220306T1000Z/
Washington-Pierce-
Including the cities of Stillwater and River Falls
322 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 
  two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...In Wisconsin, Pierce County. In Minnesota, Washington 
  County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ076-077-060600-
/O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.220306T0000Z-220306T0600Z/
Le Sueur-Rice-
Including the cities of Le Sueur and Faribault
322 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

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

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 
  one inch.

* WHERE...Le Sueur and Rice Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ062-069-070-WIZ015-023-025-060930-
/O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.220306T0000Z-220306T1000Z/
Ramsey-Scott-Dakota-Barron-St. Croix-Dunn-
Including the cities of St Paul, Shakopee, Hastings, Rice Lake, 
Hudson, and Menomonie
322 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ047-048-054>057-064-060600-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220306T0600Z/
Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, and Granite Falls
322 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

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

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of one tenth to two 
  tenths of an inch.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
079 
WWUS43 KMPX 060727
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
127 AM CST Sun Mar 6 2022

...QUICK BURST OF HEAVY SNOW FOR EASTERN MINNESOTA AND PORTIONS OF
WESTERN WISCONSIN THROUGH 4AM...

.A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through 4 AM from Carver
and Wright counties in Minnesota, northeast to Polk county in 
Wisconsin and Kanabec county in Minnesota. This includes Carver, 
Hennepin, and Anoka counties in the Twin Cities metro area. A 
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for a row of counties 
on either side of the warning.

Precipitation has transitioned to all snow, with snow expected
the rest of the night. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches
are expected tonight. 

MNZ045-051>053-059>061-068-WIZ014-061000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220306T1000Z/
Kanabec-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Carver-
Polk-
Including the cities of Mora, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, 
Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, 
and Osceola
127 AM CST Sun Mar 6 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches on
  top of the glaze of ice received earlier in the night.

* WHERE...Wright County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ044-049-050-061000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220306T1000Z/
Mille Lacs-Stearns-Benton-
Including the cities of Princeton, St Cloud, and Sauk Rapids
127 AM CST Sun Mar 6 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches on top of
  the glaze of ice received earlier in the night. Winds gusting 
  as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Stearns County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ062-069-070-WIZ015-023-025-061000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220306T1000Z/
Ramsey-Scott-Dakota-Barron-St. Croix-Dunn-
Including the cities of St Paul, Shakopee, Hastings, Rice Lake, 
Hudson, and Menomonie
127 AM CST Sun Mar 6 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches on top
  of the glaze of ice received earlier in the night. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ063-WIZ024-061000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-220306T1000Z/
Washington-Pierce-
Including the cities of Stillwater and River Falls
127 AM CST Sun Mar 6 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...In Wisconsin, Pierce County. In Minnesota, Washington 
  County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$
553 
WWUS43 KMPX 060821
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
221 AM CST Sun Mar 6 2022

...QUICK BURST OF HEAVY SNOW FOR EASTERN MINNESOTA AND PORTIONS
OF WESTERN WISCONSIN THROUGH 6AM...

.A Winter Storm Warning remains is now effect through 6 AM from 
Carver and Wright counties in Minnesota, northeast to Polk county 
in Wisconsin and Kanabec county in Minnesota. This includes 
Carver, Hennepin, and Anoka counties in the Twin Cities metro 
area. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from Scott and Dakota
counties in Minnesota to Barron county in Wisconsin through 6am as
well.

A band of very heavy snow, with snowfall rates at times exceeding
2 inches per hour is moving into the eastern Twin Cities metro
area early this morning. This band of snow is expected to put down
a quick 3 to 5 inches of snow within the warning area. In the
advisory to the east, this snow band is expected to weaken, with
snow amounts in the advisory expected to be in the 1 to 3 inch
range.

This heavy snow is falling on top of a slush from last night that
is freezing up. This will result in treacherous travel conditions
the rest of the night front the Twin Cities to the northeast and
east through rest of tonight.

MNZ045-051>053-059>061-068-WIZ014-061200-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220306T1200Z/
Kanabec-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Carver-
Polk-
Including the cities of Mora, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, 
Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, 
and Osceola
221 AM CST Sun Mar 6 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches 
  on top of the glaze of ice received earlier in the night.

* WHERE...Wright County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ062-069-070-WIZ015-023-025-061200-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220306T1200Z/
Ramsey-Scott-Dakota-Barron-St. Croix-Dunn-
Including the cities of St Paul, Shakopee, Hastings, Rice Lake, 
Hudson, and Menomonie
221 AM CST Sun Mar 6 2022

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

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches on top of
  the glaze of ice received earlier in the night. 

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ063-WIZ024-061200-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-220306T1200Z/
Washington-Pierce-
Including the cities of Stillwater and River Falls
221 AM CST Sun Mar 6 2022

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

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

* WHERE...In Wisconsin, Pierce County. In Minnesota, Washington 
  County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ044-049-050-061000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220306T1000Z/
Mille Lacs-Stearns-Benton-
Including the cities of Princeton, St Cloud, and Sauk Rapids
221 AM CST Sun Mar 6 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches on top 
  of the glaze of ice received earlier in the night. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Stearns County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$
362 
WWUS43 KMPX 060950
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
350 AM CST Sun Mar 6 2022

...QUICK BURST OF HEAVY SNOW FOR EASTERN MINNESOTA AND PORTIONS
OF WESTERN WISCONSIN THROUGH 6AM...

.A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through 6 AM from 
Carver and Wright counties in Minnesota, northeast to Polk county 
in Wisconsin and Kanabec county in Minnesota. This includes 
Carver, Hennepin, and Anoka counties in the Twin Cities metro 
area. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from Scott and Dakota
counties in Minnesota to Barron county in Wisconsin through 6am 
as well.

A band of very heavy snow, with snowfall rates at times exceeding
2 inches per hour is moving into the eastern Twin Cities metro
area early this morning. This band of snow is expected to put
down a quick 3 to 5 inches of snow within the warning area. In
the advisory to the east, this snow band is expected to weaken,
with snow amounts in the advisory expected to be in the 1 to
3 inch range.

This heavy snow is falling on top of a slush from last night that
is freezing up. This will result in treacherous travel conditions
the rest of the night front the Twin Cities to the northeast and
east through rest of tonight.

MNZ044-049-050-061100-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220306T1000Z/
Mille Lacs-Stearns-Benton-
Including the cities of Princeton, St Cloud, and Sauk Rapids
350 AM CST Sun Mar 6 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

$$

MNZ045-051>053-059>061-068-WIZ014-061200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220306T1200Z/
Kanabec-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Carver-
Polk-
Including the cities of Mora, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, 
Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, 
and Osceola
350 AM CST Sun Mar 6 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches 
  on top of the glaze of ice received earlier in the night.

* WHERE...Wright County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ062-069-070-WIZ015-023-025-061200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220306T1200Z/
Ramsey-Scott-Dakota-Barron-St. Croix-Dunn-
Including the cities of St Paul, Shakopee, Hastings, Rice Lake, 
Hudson, and Menomonie
350 AM CST Sun Mar 6 2022

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

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches on top 
  of the glaze of ice received earlier in the night.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ063-WIZ024-061200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-220306T1200Z/
Washington-Pierce-
Including the cities of Stillwater and River Falls
350 AM CST Sun Mar 6 2022

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

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

* WHERE...In Wisconsin, Pierce County. In Minnesota, Washington 
  County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
256 
WWUS43 KMPX 061227
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
627 AM CST Sun Mar 6 2022

MNZ045-051>053-059>061-068-WIZ014-061330-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220306T1200Z/
Kanabec-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Carver-
Polk-
Including the cities of Mora, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, 
Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, 
and Osceola
627 AM CST Sun Mar 6 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...


$$

MNZ062-069-070-WIZ015-023-025-061330-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220306T1200Z/
Ramsey-Scott-Dakota-Barron-St. Croix-Dunn-
Including the cities of St Paul, Shakopee, Hastings, Rice Lake, 
Hudson, and Menomonie
627 AM CST Sun Mar 6 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...


$$

MNZ063-WIZ024-061330-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-220306T1200Z/
Washington-Pierce-
Including the cities of Stillwater and River Falls
627 AM CST Sun Mar 6 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 5, 3:15 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMPXAnoka, Hennepin12 hr
Mar 5, 3:22 PM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMPXBlue Earth, Washington, Watonwan15 hr

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in Minnesota, 2022Winter Storm Warnings in Wisconsin, 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.