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Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Twin Cities, MN

March 21, 20245 counties in Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this winter storm warning at Mar 21, 2024, 10:09 PM CDT for 5 counties in Minnesota. It was in force for 5 hr. 1 report 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 21, 2024, 10:09 PM CDT (03:09 UTC)
Expired
Mar 22, 2024, 3:24 AM CDT
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN

Counties Anoka County, MN, Chisago County, MN, Isanti County, MN, Sherburne County, MN, Washington County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 63 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:08 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 22, 1:00 AM CDTSNOW 3.5Hugo, MNstill snowing.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 00:00Z, 3.2 hours before the alert went out and 64 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 2024-03-22Temperature 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 2024-03-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 32 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
838 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
52 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
32 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
97 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

728 
WWUS43 KMPX 220309
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1009 PM CDT Thu Mar 21 2024

MNZ051-052-061-221115-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240322T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0004.240322T0309Z-240322T1500Z/
Sherburne-Isanti-Anoka-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, and Blaine
1009 PM CDT Thu Mar 21 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches. Storm total of 3 to 7 inches.

* WHERE...Sherburne, Isanti and Anoka Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning 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.

&&

$$

MNZ041>045-047>050-053>060-062-063-065>070-221115-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240322T1500Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Wright-Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-
Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Mora, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, 
Center City, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, 
Monticello, Minneapolis, St Paul, Stillwater, Olivia, Hutchinson,
Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
1009 PM CDT Thu Mar 21 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning 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.

&&

$$

MNZ076>078-084-085-093-WIZ014>016-023>028-221115-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240322T1500Z/
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Waseca, 
Owatonna, Albert Lea, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, 
River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
1009 PM CDT Thu Mar 21 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
676 
WWUS43 KMPX 220436
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1136 PM CDT Thu Mar 21 2024

MNZ053-063-221245-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240322T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KMPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240322T1500Z/
Chisago-Washington-
Including the cities of Center City and Stillwater
1136 PM CDT Thu Mar 21 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3
  inches, with total amounts near 6 to 7 inches.

* WHERE...Chisago and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning 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.

&&

$$

MNZ051-052-061-221245-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240322T1500Z/
Sherburne-Isanti-Anoka-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, and Blaine
1136 PM CDT Thu Mar 21 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5
  inches. Storm total of 5 to 7 inches.

* WHERE...Sherburne, Isanti and Anoka Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning 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.

&&

$$

MNZ041>045-047>050-054>060-062-065>070-221245-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240322T1500Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-
Hennepin-Ramsey-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Mora, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, 
Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, 
Minneapolis, St Paul, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, 
Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
1136 PM CDT Thu Mar 21 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning 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.

&&

$$

MNZ076>078-084-085-093-WIZ014>016-023>028-221245-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240322T1500Z/
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Waseca, 
Owatonna, Albert Lea, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, 
River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
1136 PM CDT Thu Mar 21 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning 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.

&&

$$

jrb
146 
WWUS43 KMPX 220824
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
324 AM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024

MNZ051>053-061-063-221630-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240322T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1200Z-240325T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240322T1500Z/
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Anoka-Washington-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, 
Blaine, and Stillwater
324 AM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow ending this morning.
  For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow 
  accumulations of 6 to 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Sherburne, Isanti, Chisago, Anoka and Washington 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this 
  morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning 
  through Monday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain could mix in with snow at times, which
  would affect snowfall totals.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ054-056-065-221630-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240322T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1200Z-240326T1200Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Renville-
Including the cities of Madison, Montevideo, and Olivia
324 AM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Lac Qui Parle, Chippewa and Renville Counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Tuesday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ067-221630-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240322T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1200Z-240325T1500Z/
Sibley-
Including the city of Gaylord
324 AM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Sibley County.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain could mix in with snow at times, which
  would affect snowfall totals.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ041>045-047>050-055-057-058-221630-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1200Z-240326T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240322T1500Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Swift-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Mora, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Benson,
Willmar, and Litchfield
324 AM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow ending this
  morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total
  snow accumulations of 6 to 14 inches possible. Winds could gust
  as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this 
  morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning 
  through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of
  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. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ059-060-062-066-068>070-221630-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1200Z-240325T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240322T1500Z/
Wright-Hennepin-Ramsey-McLeod-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Monticello, Minneapolis, St Paul, 
Hutchinson, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
324 AM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow ending this
  morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total
  snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches possible. Winds could gust
  as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this 
  morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning 
  through Monday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain could mix in with snow at times, which
  would affect snowfall totals.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ076-077-084-WIZ014>016-023-221630-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1200Z-240325T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240322T1500Z/
Le Sueur-Rice-Waseca-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, Waseca, Osceola, 
Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson
324 AM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow ending this
  morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total
  snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches possible. Winds could gust
  as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this 
  morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning 
  through Monday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain could mix in with snow at times, which
  would affect snowfall totals.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ078-085-093-WIZ024>028-221500-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240322T1500Z/
Goodhue-Steele-Freeborn-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Red Wing, Owatonna, Albert Lea, 
River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
324 AM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of one to two 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning 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.

&&

$$

MNZ064-073-221630-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1200Z-240326T1200Z/
Yellow Medicine-Redwood-
Including the cities of Granite Falls and Redwood Falls
324 AM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 14
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Yellow Medicine and Redwood Counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Tuesday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ074-075-082-083-221630-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1200Z-240325T1500Z/
Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St Peter, St James, and Mankato
324 AM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Brown, Nicollet, Watonwan and Blue Earth Counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

jrb

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 22, 3:24 AM CDTWinter Storm WatchMPXAnoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa and 36 more34 hr

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Sources

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