Winter Storm Watch 2, NWS Twin Cities, MN

Anoka County, MN, Benton County, MN, Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Carver County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Chisago County, MN, Dakota County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Hennepin County, MN, Isanti County, MN, Kanabec County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Martin County, MN, McLeod County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Mille Lacs County, MN, Morrison County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Pope County, MN, Ramsey County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Rice County, MN, Scott County, MN, Sherburne County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Stearns County, MN, Steele County, MN, Stevens County, MN, Swift County, MN, Todd County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Washington County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Wright County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN, Barron County, WI, Chippewa County, WI, Dunn County, WI, Eau Claire County, WI, Pepin County, WI, Pierce County, WI, Polk County, WI, Rusk County, WI, Saint Croix County, WI

534 
WWUS43 KMPX 221506
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1006 AM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024

MNZ041>045-047>050-055-057-058-222315-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240322T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1200Z-240326T1200Z/
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
1006 AM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 14
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. High
  snowfall rates and blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ051>053-059>063-066-068>070-222315-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240322T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1200Z-240325T1500Z/
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
McLeod-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, 
Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
1006 AM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of central and east central Minnesota,
  including the Twin Cities metro area.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. High
  snowfall rates and blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ076-077-084-WIZ014>016-023-222315-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240322T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1200Z-240325T1500Z/
Le Sueur-Rice-Waseca-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, Waseca, Osceola, 
Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson
1006 AM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024

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

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

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. High
  snowfall rates and patchy blowing snow could significantly
  reduce visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ078-085-093-WIZ024>028-221615-
/O.EXP.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
1006 AM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...


$$

MNZ054-056-064-065-073-222315-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1200Z-240326T1200Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Madison, Montevideo, Granite Falls, 
Olivia, and Redwood Falls
1006 AM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS 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 45 mph.

* WHERE...Lac Qui Parle, Chippewa, Yellow Medicine, Renville and 
  Redwood Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. High
  snowfall rates and blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility.  

  PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ067-074-075-082-083-222315-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1200Z-240325T1500Z/
Sibley-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Including the cities of Gaylord, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, 
and Mankato
1006 AM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. High
  snowfall rates and patchy blowing snow could significantly
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

639 
WWUS43 KMPX 222027
WSWMPX

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

MNZ041>045-047>050-054>058-064-065-073-230430-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1200Z-240326T1200Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Mora, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, 
Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, 
Olivia, and Redwood Falls
327 PM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.  High
  snowfall rates and blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ051>053-059>063-066>070-074>077-082>084-WIZ014>016-023-230430-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1200Z-240325T1500Z/
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, 
Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson,
Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, 
New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson
327 PM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS 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 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and south central
  Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin, including
  the Twin Cities metro.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. High
  snowfall rates and patchy blowing snow could significantly
  reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

451 
WWUS43 KMPX 230238
WSWMPX

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

MNZ041>045-047>050-054>058-064-065-073-231200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1200Z-240326T1200Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Mora, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, 
Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, 
Olivia, and Redwood Falls
938 PM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. High
  snowfall rates and blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ051>053-059>063-066>070-074>077-082>084-WIZ014>016-023-231200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1200Z-240325T1500Z/
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, 
Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson,
Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, 
New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson
938 PM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS 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 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and south central
  Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin, including
  the Twin Cities metro.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. High
  snowfall rates and patchy blowing snow could significantly
  reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

522 
WWUS43 KMPX 230836
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
336 AM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...WINTER STORM ARRIVES SUNDAY BRINGING HEAVY WET SNOW AND STRONG
WIND...

.Light snow will develop Saturday night, but the main storm system
will arrive on Sunday. A heavy band of snow will develop across
northern Iowa Sunday morning, and lift up from the south. Snowfall
rates of 1 inch per hour are likely, with 2 inches per hour
possible. Winds will be out of the east at 25 to 35 mph, which
will lead to very low visibility. Snow will become more widespread
throughout the day on Sunday. Winter Storm Watches and Warnings 
are in effect during this time.

On Sunday night, warmer air will cause snow to change over to rain
across southern Minnesota, and this warm air will expand on
Monday. Areas in eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin could
also change over to rain. Areas in western Minnesota will likely
remain all snow. There is uncertainty on where the rain, snow 
line will set up. 

On Monday night and Tuesday, colder air will move in causing a
change over back to snow across much of the region. A couple more
inches of accumulation is possible, but the main concern is for
strong northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph to cause blowing snow 
across western Minnesota. The system will exit on Tuesday.

MNZ041>045-047>050-054>058-231645-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1200Z-240326T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0005.240324T1500Z-240326T1200Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Mora, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, 
Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, and Litchfield
336 AM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 14
  inches. Winds gusting 30 to 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Tuesday. The heaviest snow
  will be Sunday afternoon and evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. High 
  snowfall rates and patchy blowing snow could significantly 
  reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a heavy wet snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WIZ025-027-028-231645-
/O.EXB.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1500Z-240325T1500Z/
Dunn-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Menomonie, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
336 AM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 
  inches possible. Winds could gust 30 to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Dunn, Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. High
  snowfall rates and patchy blowing snow could significantly
  reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a heavy wet snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ078-085-WIZ024-026-231645-
/O.EXB.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1500Z-240325T0600Z/
Goodhue-Steele-Pierce-Pepin-
Including the cities of Red Wing, Owatonna, River Falls, 
and Durand
336 AM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7
  inches possible. Winds could gust 30 to 35 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Goodhue and Steele Counties. In 
  Wisconsin, Pierce and Pepin Counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. High
  snowfall rates and patchy blowing snow could significantly
  reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a heavy wet snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ091>093-231645-
/O.EXB.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1500Z-240325T0000Z/
Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
336 AM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

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

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 
  to 6 inches possible. Winds could gust 30 to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Martin, Faribault and Freeborn Counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. High snowfall rates 
  and patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is uncertainty on whether you'll see
  a heavy snow or a cold rain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ064-065-073-231645-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1500Z-240326T1200Z/
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Granite Falls, Olivia, and Redwood Falls
336 AM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14
  inches possible. Winds could gust 30 to 40 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. High 
  snowfall rates and blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a heavy wet snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MNZ051>053-059>063-066>070-074>077-082>084-WIZ014>016-023-231645-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1500Z-240325T1500Z/
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, 
Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson,
Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, 
New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson
336 AM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW 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 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and south central 
  Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin, including 
  the Twin Cities metro.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. High
  snowfall rates and patchy blowing snow could significantly
  reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a heavy wet snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

jrb

943 
WWUS43 KMPX 231814
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
114 PM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...WINTER STORM ARRIVES SUNDAY BRINGING HEAVY WET SNOW AND STRONG
WIND...

.Light snow will develop tonight, but the main storm system will 
arrive on Sunday. A heavy band of snow will develop across 
northern Iowa Sunday morning, and lift up from the south. Snowfall
rates of 1 inch per hour are likely, with 2 inches per hour 
possible. Winds will be out of the east at 25 to 35 mph, which 
will lead to very low visibility. Snow will become more widespread
throughout the day on Sunday. A Winter Storm Warning is now in
effect for areas along and north a line extending from New Ulm to
Red Wing in Minnesota and all of west-central Wisconsin.

On Sunday night, warmer air will cause snow to change over to
rain across southern Minnesota, and this warm air will expand on
Monday. Areas in eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin could
also change over to rain. Areas in western Minnesota will likely
remain all snow. There is uncertainty on where the rain, snow
line will set up.

On Monday night and Tuesday, colder air will move in causing a
change over back to snow across much of the region. A couple more
inches of accumulation is possible, but the main concern is for
strong northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph to cause blowing snow
across western Minnesota. The system will exit on Tuesday.

MNZ059>063-068>070-240215-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1500Z-240325T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.WS.W.0005.240324T1500Z-240325T0900Z/
Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul,
Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
114 PM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 
  inches. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Twin Cities metro area.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. High snowfall rates 
  and patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a heavy wet snow.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ065-073-240215-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1500Z-240326T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.WS.W.0005.240324T1500Z-240325T0300Z/
Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Olivia and Redwood Falls
114 PM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM CDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7
  inches. Winds could gust up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Renville and Redwood Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. High snowfall rates 
  and patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a heavy wet snow.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ066-067-074>077-WIZ028-240215-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1500Z-240325T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.WS.W.0005.240324T1500Z-240325T0300Z/
McLeod-Sibley-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Gaylord, New Ulm, St Peter, 
Le Sueur, Faribault, and Eau Claire
114 PM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM CDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. High snowfall rates 
  and patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a heavy wet snow.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ078-WIZ024-026-240215-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1500Z-240325T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.WS.W.0005.240324T1500Z-240325T0300Z/
Goodhue-Pierce-Pepin-
Including the cities of Red Wing, River Falls, and Durand
114 PM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM CDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Goodhue County. In Wisconsin, Pierce and 
  Pepin Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. High snowfall rates 
  and patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a heavy wet snow.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ051>053-WIZ014>016-023-025-027-240215-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1500Z-240325T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.WS.W.0005.240324T1500Z-240325T1200Z/
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Dunn-Chippewa-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, 
Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, Menomonie, 
and Chippewa Falls
114 PM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 
  10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. High snowfall rates
  and patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a heavy wet snow.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ064-240215-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1500Z-240326T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KMPX.WS.W.0005.240324T1500Z-240326T1200Z/
Yellow Medicine-
Including the city of Granite Falls
114 PM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 15
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Yellow Medicine County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. High
  snowfall rates and patchy blowing snow could significantly
  reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a heavy wet snow.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ058-240215-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0005.240324T1500Z-240325T0900Z/
Meeker-
Including the city of Litchfield
114 PM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM
CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Meeker County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. High snowfall rates 
  and patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a heavy wet snow.

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>050-054>057-240215-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0005.240324T1500Z-240326T1200Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Mora, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, 
Madison, Benson, Montevideo, and Willmar
114 PM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO
7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 
  17 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. High
  snowfall rates and patchy blowing snow could significantly
  reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  morning or evening commute on Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a heavy wet snow.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ082>084-240215-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1500Z-240325T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.240324T1500Z-240325T0000Z/
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Including the cities of St James, Mankato, and Waseca
114 PM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches.  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Watonwan, Blue Earth and Waseca Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. High snowfall rates
  and patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a heavy wet snow.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ085-240215-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1500Z-240325T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.240324T1500Z-240325T0000Z/
Steele-
Including the city of Owatonna
114 PM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Steele County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. High snowfall rates
  and patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a heavy wet snow.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ091>093-240215-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0002.240324T1500Z-240325T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.240324T1500Z-240325T0000Z/
Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
114 PM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Martin, Faribault and Freeborn Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. High snowfall rates
  and patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a heavy wet snow.

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.

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
105 AM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Snow is expected tonight. The heaviest area has shifted south
  a bit and amounts have increased with some 5 or 6 inch totals
  likely along and just south of I-94. The Winter Weather
  Advisory was expanded to a few more counties south/west.

- Confidence is increasing quickly for a significant winter
  storm late Saturday night into Monday night or Tuesday.

- Biggest change today with the weekend system has been a shift
  of the track a bit to the east, with the rain/snow line also
  shifting east. Snowfall totals over a foot appear likely
  across a large portion of Minnesota and northern Wisconsin.

- The snow will be wet and heavy near the rain/snow line, making
  it difficult to move.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 300 PM CDT Thu Mar 21 2024

TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...

A band of light snow south of I-94 has been battling dry air for
much of the day, but snow has been reaching the ground across west
central MN. Visibilities there have been as low as 3/4 mile at
times, signaling some light accumulation likely occurred. The main
event is gathering itself over Montana and southern and western
North Dakota this afternoon. By early evening (~7 PM) it will expand
eastward into west central MN, and by mid to late evening (9-10 PM)
will begin reaching eastern MN and western WI. The large scale
picture of this system's evolution hasn't changed a whole lot, but
the guidance today has focused the core of the heaviest totals a
little farther south of where it was last night. Areas just south of
I-94 are now expected to be the winners of some of the higher
totals of 5 or 6 inches. This is largely a function of how long
the snow will persist more so than its intensity. Elsewhere, 2-
4 inches remains a solid bet. The back edge of the snow will
clear the area late tonight or early Friday morning, making for
a rather slow morning commute.

High pressure will settle over the Upper Midwest Friday afternoon
into Saturday. Winds will ease Friday evening and clear skies with
fresh snowpack could send temperatures into the single digits in the
favored colder locations.

SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...

A deep trough over the West Coast with a very strong 150-175 kt
upper jet rounding the base of that trough will come ashore the
northern Baja and Arizona Saturday night. Surface low pressure will
spawn on the Colorado Front Range by early Sunday. A deep, strong
low level southerly flow will transport 0.75-1.0 inch pwats
northward to Iowa late Saturday night into Monday. Broad upper lift
will result in widespread precip development well north of the
surface system beginning late Saturday night across the Plains.
There may be a lighter band displaced from the main development of
precipitation from North Dakota to southern Minnesota Saturday, but
this likely wouldn't amount to much. The slug of moisture will
continue east to the Upper Midwest by Sunday and remain in place
until the surface low tracks northeast to Wisconsin early Tuesday. A
continuous stream of deep moisture transported on a 50-60 kt LLJ,
and strong forcing on the nose of this jet across the southern half
of MN, will lead to nearly continuous moderate to heavy snow across
the region Sunday and Monday.

As the surface low nears Monday afternoon and passes through Monday
night, milder air could lift in and lead to rain mixing with the
snow. The trend over the past few model runs has been to shift the
track southeast, which would result in more snow than in previous
forecasts across southern/eastern MN and WI. The consensus is now a
track over southeastern MN, which is ideal for heavy snow locally.
Yesterday the track was more over the Twin Cities metro with much
milder air in the 40s reaching areas as far west as eastern and
central MN. Low clustering has also tightened in ensembles, and the
faster solutions (GFS) have slowed while the slower solutions
(ECMWF) have become more progressive. Hence, confidence is
increasing but there may be some shifting yet to go at this range.
Given the track forecast as it stands now, believe NBM temperatures
Monday may be too warm with the presence of widespread moderate to
heavy precip continuing and NNE low level flow. Some bias correction
may be contaminating these numbers too. Lowered temps a bit closer
to the wetbulb temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. Even with these
temperatures, p-type could be an issue and any small changes in the
eventual track could bring significant changes. Whether or not it
turns to rain or a mix of rain/snow Monday, the main takeaway here
is what ever accumulates will be very wet and heavy and quite
difficult to move. Blowing snow remains a possibility, especially
earlier in the event when higher snow ratios are expected, and where
precip type remains all snow.

As for accumulation numbers, it's fairly safe to say a lot of the
region will surpass 12 inches. Details beyond that at this point
have yet to be worked out. There are a lot of driving factors that
could influence total snow, the largest being the storm track and
thus any potential turn over to rain. Compaction of wet snow as the
depth increases is another. Adding up 6 hour snow totals for 2 days
(as our storm total maps do) will yield a higher storm total number
than will ever be seen on the ground as a depth due to the
compaction. It will be a challenge to message this going forward.

Boiling it all down, this will be a highly impactful storm.
Winter Storm Watches are likely to be issued soon.

MID TO LATE NEXT WEEK...

The trough will lift out Wednesday and ridging will build across the
Plains. Another system passing through the Rockies and may develop
into another system to watch late week.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1259 AM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024

Snow will continue overnight, gradually ending from west to east
this morning. Expect generally IFR conditions, with occasional
LIFR at times. Winds will be light out of the east, becoming
more northwest on Friday. The northwest winds will bring drier
air across the region and VFR conditions this afternoon.

KMSP...
Steady snow will continue for the next few hours. Could have
visbys drop to near 1 mile, but overall expect generally 2 mile
visibility, with improving conditions later this morning as the
snow ends. Northeast winds will become northwest later today as
drier air moves across the region.

/OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/
SAT...VFR. Wind N 5-10kts.
SUN...IFR/LIFR +SN likely. Wind E 25G30-40kts
MON...IFR Likely. Chance LIFR/+SN early. RA/SN mix likely
afternoon-evening. Wind ENE 15G25-30kts.

&&

.MPX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MN...Winter Weather Advisory until 10 AM CDT this morning for
     Benton-Carver-Chippewa-Dakota-Douglas-Freeborn-Goodhue-
     Hennepin-Kanabec-Kandiyohi-Lac Qui Parle-Le Sueur-McLeod-
     Meeker-Mille Lacs-Morrison-Pope-Ramsey-Renville-Rice-
     Scott-Sibley-Stearns-Steele-Stevens-Swift-Todd-Waseca-
     Wright.
     Winter Storm Warning until 10 AM CDT this morning for Anoka-
     Chisago-Isanti-Sherburne-Washington.
WI...Winter Weather Advisory until 10 AM CDT this morning for
     Barron-Chippewa-Dunn-Eau Claire-Pepin-Pierce-Polk-Rusk-
     St. Croix.

&&

DISCUSSION...Borghoff
AVIATION...JRB

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
323 PM CDT Thu Mar 21 2024

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
222030-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
323 PM CDT Thu Mar 21 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Widespread snow is expected tonight. Accumulations of 2 to 4
inches are likely, with a band of 4 to 6 inches along and just
south of I-94. Consult the Winter Weather Message for additional
information.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

A major winter storm will impact the Upper Midwest Sunday through
early Tuesday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are expected with
significant snow accumulation. The snow may mix with or turn to
rain across southern Minnesota into western Wisconsin for a time
Monday, resulting in a very wet and heavy snowpack.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters and snowfall observers are encouraged to report snowfall
amounts to the National Weather Service.

Borghoff

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
110 AM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0100 AM     Snow             Hugo                    45.17N 92.99W
03/22/2024  M3.5 inch        Washington         MN   Public

            still snowing.

&&

JRB