Winter Storm Warning 9, NWS Twin Cities, MN

385 
WWUS43 KMPX 040341
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1041 PM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...COMPLEX PROLONGED WINTER STORM TO BRING MULTIPLE PRECIPITATION
TYPES AND BLOWING SNOW ACROSS PORTIONS OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL
MINNESOTA TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

.A strengthening weather system will impact the area beginning
Tuesday morning in western Minnesota, spreading north and
eastwards throughout the day and into Wednesday. Snow will be the
initial precipitation type, with snow eventually becoming mixed
with sleet, freezing rain, and rain depending on the area. Winds
will increase significantly later on Tuesday and into Wednesday,
resulting in significant visibility reductions and areas of
blowing snow at times, mainly in western Minnesota. Ice
accumulations coupled with strengthening winds could also result
in falling tree branches or power lines.

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect starting at 6AM for portions
of west-central Minnesota where the combination of falling snow, 
ice, sleet, and winds will produce the greatest overall impacts to
travel and infrastructure. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in
effect for areas that will see more mixed precipitation and lower
overall accumulation, but will still be impacted by the 
combination of mixed precipitation and winds.

MNZ041-042-047-041200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0009.230404T1100Z-230406T0000Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, and Morris
1041 PM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO
7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light
  glaze. Winds gusting near 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring 
  down tree branches.

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.

&&

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MNZ054>057-064-065-073-041200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.230404T1100Z-230405T1200Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Redwood-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, and Redwood Falls
1041 PM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO
7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. 
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Lac Qui Parle, Swift, Chippewa, Kandiyohi and Yellow 
  Medicine Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to 7 AM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute. Strong winds 
  could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

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MNZ043>045-048>050-041200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.230404T1100Z-230406T0000Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Pope-Stearns-Benton-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Glenwood, 
St Cloud, and Sauk Rapids
1041 PM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO
7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an
  inch. Winds gusting near 45 mph.

* WHERE...Morrison, Mille Lacs, Pope, Stearns and Benton 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

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

802 
WWUS43 KMPX 040855
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
355 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...COMPLEX PROLONGED WINTER STORM TO BRING MULTIPLE PRECIPITATION
TYPES AND BLOWING SNOW ACROSS PORTIONS OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL
MINNESOTA THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

.A strengthening weather system will impact the area beginning
this morning in western Minnesota, spreading north and eastwards 
throughout the day and into Wednesday. Snow will be the initial 
precipitation type, with snow eventually becoming mixed with 
sleet, freezing rain, and rain depending on the area. Winds will 
increase significantly later today and even more so on Wednesday,
resulting in significant visibility reductions and areas of 
blowing snow at times, mainly in western Minnesota. Ice 
accumulations coupled with strengthening winds could also result 
in falling tree branches or power lines.

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect starting at 6AM for
Stevens, Douglas and Todd counties where the combination of 
falling snow, ice, sleet, and winds will produce the greatest 
overall impacts to travel and infrastructure. A Winter Weather 
Advisory remains in effect east of the Warning for areas along 
and west of a line from Redwood Falls to St Cloud to Mora, where 
more mixed precipitation and lower overall accumulation will 
still be impacted by the combination of wintry precipitation and 
winds.

MNZ041-042-047-041800-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0009.230404T1100Z-230406T0600Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, and Morris
355 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 4 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of around 
  one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ058-041800-
/O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.230404T1400Z-230406T0600Z/
Meeker-
Including the city of Litchfield
355 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  1 to 2 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an 
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Meeker County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 1 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ064-065-073-041800-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.230404T1400Z-230406T0600Z/
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Granite Falls, Olivia, and Redwood Falls
355 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 1 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an 
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Yellow Medicine, Renville and Redwood Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 1 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

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MNZ048-049-054>057-041800-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.230404T1500Z-230406T0600Z/
Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Including the cities of Glenwood, St Cloud, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, and Willmar
355 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 1 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an 
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 1 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-050-041800-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.230404T1600Z-230406T0600Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, 
and Sauk Rapids
355 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 1 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an 
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec and Benton Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 1 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$

998 
WWUS43 KMPX 041951
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
251 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...CONTINUED LIGHT WINTRY PRECIPITATION WILL RESULT IN SLICK
TRAVEL CONDITIONS OVERNIGHT AND INTO WEDNESDAY...

.Our first major round of precipitation has ended, with the snow
that fell in western Minnesota followed by freezing drizzle
resulting in a lack of blowable snow. A wintry mix of snow, sleet,
and freezing rain will continue to be present across much of the
area tonight and into Wednesday, however we will likely be
impacted by a dry slot which will keep accumulations towards the
lower end of the expected ranges. Winds are still expected to
increase tomorrow and through Thursday, however the threat for
blowing snow has diminished and has led to a reduced overall
threat. Icy travel conditions are still likely in areas that see
freezing drizzle/rain overnight, including during the morning
commute tomorrow.

The three counties that were in a Winter Storm Warning have been
downgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory due to a lack of blowable
snow and a reduction in the threat for blowing snow overall. The
Advisory has also been trimmed by 6 hours as precipitation largely
ends by tomorrow evening. The main threat is now considered the
freezing precipitation overnight and the travel impacts through
tomorrow morning's commute.

MNZ041-042-047-050400-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230406T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-230406T0000Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, and Morris
251 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 1 
  to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds 
  gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-048>050-054>058-064-065-073-050400-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-230406T0000Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Pope-Stearns-Benton-Lac Qui Parle-
Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Glenwood, 
St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, and Redwood Falls
251 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an 
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

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TDH