Alert archive / Minnesota / Blizzard Warnings in 2025
Blizzard Warning 3, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this blizzard warning at Mar 18, 2025, 4:08 AM CDT for 12 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Mar 19, 2025, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 13 hr. 10 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 18, 2025, 4:08 AM CDT (09:08 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 19, 2025, 5:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 19, 2025, 6:28 PM CDT
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
Counties Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Martin County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Rice County, MN, Steele County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Watonwan County, MN
The radar
The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 90 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:12 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 12:20 PM CDT | SNOW 2.5 | 8 Ne Myrtle, MN | 2.5 inches of snowfall since 8 AM with thunder reported 1 mile south of Interstate 90 on Freeborn Mower county line. Reported via Facebook. |
| Mar 19, 12:30 PM CDT | BLIZZARD | 9 S Fairmont, MN | Public works reported whiteout conditions near the Iowa border. |
| Mar 19, 1:30 PM CDT | BLIZZARD | 3 E Twin Lakes, MN | Blizzard conditions across the county, especially near the Iowa border. |
| Mar 19, 1:40 PM CDT | BLIZZARD | 1 E Blue Earth, MN | Dispatch confirmed blizzard conditions across the county. |
| Mar 19, 3:05 PM CDT | SNOW 8 | Blue Earth, MN | Storm total snow measured the following morning. Time estimated via radar. |
| Mar 19, 3:30 PM CDT | SNOW 3 | 1 Se Lemond, MN | Visibility 1/8th mile. |
| Mar 19, 3:30 PM CDT | SNOW 4.4 | Ellendale, MN | Storm total snow measured the following morning. Time estimated via radar. |
| Mar 19, 3:30 PM CDT | SNOW 6 | Wells, MN | Storm total snow measured the following morning. Time estimated via radar. |
| Mar 19, 4:00 PM CDT | SNOW 6 | 1 Sw Albert Lea, MN | Storm total snow measured the following morning. Time estimated via radar. |
| Mar 19, 4:52 PM CDT | SNOW 9.5 | 2 Ne Bricelyn, MN |
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, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 89 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2036 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 57 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 89 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 109 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
331 WWUS43 KMPX 180908 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 408 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...HEAVY SNOW AND STRONG WINDS LIKELY ON WEDNESDAY WITH BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA... .A band of heavy snow will develop across the region early Wednesday morning and last through Wednesday evening. This will start as rain, and quickly transition to a heavy, wet snow, with snowfall rates of an inch per hour or greater at times. Amounts around 4 to 9 inches are expected under the axis of heaviest snow, with isolated pockets up to a foot possible. In addition to the heavy snow, northerly winds of 30 to 40 mph will develop causing blowing and drifting snow. In south central Minnesota, wind gusts could exceed 45 mph, which could lead to whiteout conditions. A Blizzard Warning has been issued in areas where there is high confidence of heavy snowfall and significant blowing snow impacts. There will likely be a very tight gradient of snowfall amounts on the northwestern edge of the system. A Winter Weather Advisory was issued to cover the threat of lesser accumulations and blowing snow impacts. For the same reason, the southern extent of the Twin Cities metro and western Wisconsin remain in a Winter Storm Watch due to uncertainty in where the main band of heavy snow will develop. MNZ074>078-082>085-091>093-182115- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0004.250319T0600Z-250320T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.250319T1000Z-250320T0000Z/ Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca- Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Albert Lea, Mankato, Owatonna, New Ulm, St Peter, Fairmont, St James, Le Sueur, Red Wing, Faribault, Blue Earth, and Waseca 408 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Rice, Steele, Waseca, Watonwan, and Goodhue Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ060>062-065>068-073-182115- /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.250319T0900Z-250320T0000Z/ Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Redwood- Including the cities of Chaska, Hutchinson, Chanhassen, Victoria, St Paul, Redwood Falls, Minneapolis, Blaine, Olivia, and Gaylord 408 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...McLeod, Renville, Sibley, Anoka, Carver, Hennepin, Ramsey, and Redwood Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ063-069-070-WIZ015-016-023>028-182115- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0004.250319T0900Z-250320T0300Z/ Washington-Scott-Dakota-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin- Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Stillwater, Shakopee, Hudson, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, River Falls, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Menomonie, Durand, and Hastings 408 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Dakota, Scott, and Washington Counties. In Wisconsin, Barron, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ BED
7 follow-up statements
809 WWUS43 KMPX 181827 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 127 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...HEAVIEST SNOW SHIFTING SOUTH WITH WINTER STORM... .The narrow band of heavier snow has shifted south, and the gradient has tightened up. As a result, areas across central Minnesota will see less snow, so the Blizzard Warning was replaced with a Winter Weather Advisory for Le Sueur, Nicollet, Brown, Watonwan, Rice, and Goodue counties. Areas to the south and east of those counties have a higher chance of seeing whiteout conditions from heavy snow and strong wind, so a blizzard warning remains in effect for those locations. In Pepin and Eau Claire Counties, the Winter Storm Watch was replaced with a Winter Storm Warning. As for timing, snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will develop Wednesday morning and last into early Wednesday afternoon. Northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph will accompany the snow, with occasional gusts near 45 mph along I-90. MNZ074>076-082-083-190230- /O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.250319T1000Z-250320T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.250319T0900Z-250320T0000Z/ Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth- Including the cities of New Ulm, Le Sueur, St James, St Peter, and Mankato 127 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 45 mph. * WHERE...Blue Earth, Brown, Le Sueur, Nicollet, and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ077-078-190230- /O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.250319T1000Z-250320T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.250319T1200Z-250320T0000Z/ Rice-Goodhue- Including the cities of Red Wing and Faribault 127 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 5 inches and sleet accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Rice and Goodhue Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ060>062-065>068-073-181930- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.250319T0900Z-250320T0000Z/ Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Redwood- Including the cities of Victoria, Redwood Falls, St Paul, Gaylord, Hutchinson, Blaine, Chanhassen, Minneapolis, Chaska, and Olivia 127 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snowfall amounts have shifted south, but gusty north winds of 30 to 40 mph are still expected. $$ MNZ063-WIZ015-023-181930- /O.CAN.KMPX.WS.A.0004.250319T0900Z-250320T0300Z/ Washington-Barron-St. Croix- Including the cities of Stillwater, Rice Lake, and Hudson 127 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED... Snowfall amounts have shifted south, but gusty north winds of 30 to 40 mph are still expected. $$ WIZ026-028-190230- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0004.250319T0900Z-250320T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0004.250319T1200Z-250320T0000Z/ Pepin-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Eau Claire and Durand 127 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 7 inches. The highest amounts will be in the southeast part of the county. Winds gusting as high as 30 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Eau Claire and Pepin Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ084-085-091>093-190230- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.250319T1000Z-250320T0000Z/ Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, Waseca, and Albert Lea 127 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches and north winds gusting 35 to 45 mph. * WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, Martin, Steele, and Waseca Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ069-070-WIZ016-024-025-027-190230- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0004.250319T0900Z-250320T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.250319T1200Z-250320T0000Z/ Scott-Dakota-Rusk-Pierce-Dunn-Chippewa- Including the cities of Hastings, River Falls, Shakopee, Menomonie, Ladysmith, and Chippewa Falls 127 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Dakota and Scott Counties. In Wisconsin, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, and Pierce Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ JRB
927 WWUS43 KMPX 182226 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 526 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...HEAVIEST SNOW SHIFTING SOUTH WITH WINTER STORM... .The narrow band of heavier snow has shifted south, and the gradient has tightened up. As a result, areas across central Minnesota will see less snow, so the Blizzard Warning was replaced with a Winter Weather Advisory for Le Sueur, Nicollet, Brown, Watonwan, Rice, and Goodhue counties. Areas to the south and east of those counties have a higher chance of seeing whiteout conditions from heavy snow and strong wind, so a blizzard warning remains in effect for those locations. In Pepin and Eau Claire Counties, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect. As for timing, snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will develop Wednesday morning and last into early Wednesday afternoon. Northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph will accompany the snow, with occasional gusts near 45 mph along I-90. MNZ084-085-091>093-190630- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.250319T1000Z-250320T0000Z/ Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Owatonna, Albert Lea, Blue Earth, Fairmont, and Waseca 526 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches and north winds gusting 35 to 45 mph. * WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, Martin, Steele, and Waseca Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ WIZ026-028-190630- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0004.250319T1200Z-250320T0000Z/ Pepin-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Durand and Eau Claire 526 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. The highest amounts will be in the southeast part of the county. Winds gusting as high as 30 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Eau Claire and Pepin Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ074>076-082-083-190630- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.250319T0900Z-250320T0000Z/ Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth- Including the cities of Le Sueur, New Ulm, St James, Mankato, and St Peter 526 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 45 mph. * WHERE...Blue Earth, Brown, Le Sueur, Nicollet, and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ069-070-077-078-WIZ016-024-025-027-190630- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.250319T1200Z-250320T0000Z/ Scott-Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Rusk-Pierce-Dunn-Chippewa- Including the cities of Faribault, Menomonie, River Falls, Hastings, Ladysmith, Shakopee, Chippewa Falls, and Red Wing 526 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Dakota, Scott, Rice, and Goodhue Counties. In Wisconsin, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, and Pierce Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ PV
787 WWUS43 KMPX 190806 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 306 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...HEAVIEST SNOW CONTINUES SHIFTING SOUTH WITH WINTER STORM... .The narrow band of heavier snow has shifted south, and the gradient has tightened up. As a result, areas across Minnesota and west central Wisconsin will see less snow, warnings and advisories have shifted south as well. The greatest risk area remains along I-90 as this is the most likely area to have the overlap between snow falling at high enough rates and the high winds for blizzard conditions. For the Winter Storm Warning in Eau Claire this is mainly for the eastern portion of the county and not the City of Eau Claire. MNZ084-191615- /O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.250319T1000Z-250320T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.250319T1000Z-250320T0000Z/ Waseca- Including the cities of Waseca 306 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Waseca County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ WIZ026-191615- /O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0004.250319T1200Z-250320T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.250319T1200Z-250320T0000Z/ Pepin- Including the cities of Durand 306 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Pepin County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ074>076-082-190915- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.250319T0900Z-250320T0000Z/ Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan- Including the cities of St James, New Ulm, St Peter, and Le Sueur 306 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snowfall amounts have shifted south, but gusty north winds of 30 to 40 mph snow accumulations under an inch are still expected. $$ MNZ069-070-WIZ016-024-025-190915- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.250319T1200Z-250320T0000Z/ Scott-Dakota-Rusk-Pierce-Dunn- Including the cities of Menomonie, Ladysmith, Shakopee, River Falls, and Hastings 306 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snowfall amounts have shifted south, but gusty north winds of 30 to 40 mph and snow accumulations under 2 inches are still expected. $$ MNZ085-091>093-191615- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.250319T1000Z-250320T0000Z/ Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Blue Earth, Fairmont, Albert Lea, and Owatonna 306 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, Martin, and Steele Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ WIZ028-191615- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0004.250319T1200Z-250320T0000Z/ Eau Claire- Including the cities of Eau Claire 306 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Eau Claire County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ083-191615- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.250319T1000Z-250320T0000Z/ Blue Earth- Including the cities of Mankato 306 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to three inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Blue Earth County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ077-078-WIZ027-191615- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.250319T1200Z-250320T0000Z/ Rice-Goodhue-Chippewa- Including the cities of Red Wing, Chippewa Falls, and Faribault 306 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Rice and Goodhue Counties. In Wisconsin, Chippewa County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ NDC
252 WWUS43 KMPX 191505 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1005 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED ALONG THE I-90 CORRIDOR THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... .HEAVIEST SNOW CONTINUES SHIFTING SOUTH WITH WINTER STORM... .The narrow band of heavier snow has shifted south, and the gradient has tightened up. As a result, areas across Minnesota and west central Wisconsin will see less snow, warnings and advisories have shifted south as well. The greatest risk area remains along I-90 as this is the most likely area to have the overlap between snow falling at high enough rates and the high winds for blizzard conditions. WIZ028-192315- /O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.250319T2000Z-250320T0000Z/ Eau Claire- Including the cities of Eau Claire 1005 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Eau Claire County. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ077-WIZ027-191615- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/ Rice-Chippewa- Including the cities of Chippewa Falls and Faribault 1005 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... With snowfall amounts expected to remain under 1 inch across Rice Chippewa counties, they have been removed from the Winter Weather Advisory $$ MNZ085-091>093-192315- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/ Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Fairmont, Blue Earth, Owatonna, and Albert Lea 1005 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, Martin, and Steele Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ078-WIZ026-192315- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/ Goodhue-Pepin- Including the cities of Red Wing and Durand 1005 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Goodhue County. In Wisconsin, Pepin County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ083-084-192315- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/ Blue Earth-Waseca- Including the cities of Mankato and Waseca 1005 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Blue Earth and Waseca Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MPG
965 WWUS43 KMPX 191813 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 113 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED ALONG THE I-90 CORRIDOR THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... .Heavy snow, with blizzard conditions continues this afternoon in Faribault, Freeborn, and far southern Steele county in central Minnesota. Conditions in these counties will start to improve after 3pm as the snowfall moves away. With the snow ending, the Blizzard Warning was ended for Martin county, with the Winter Weather Advisory cancelled for Blue Earth county as well. MNZ091-191915- /O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/ Martin- Including the cities of Fairmont 113 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The snow has ended across Martin county, with visibility restrictions and blizzard conditions no longer being observed. $$ MNZ083-191915- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/ Blue Earth- Including the cities of Mankato 113 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... With the snow now finished in Blue Earth County, the Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled. $$ MNZ085-092-093-200000- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/ Steele-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Blue Earth, Owatonna, and Albert Lea 113 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, and Steele Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ078-WIZ026-200000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/ Goodhue-Pepin- Including the cities of Red Wing and Durand 113 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Goodhue County. In Wisconsin, Pepin County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ084-200000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/ Waseca- Including the cities of Waseca 113 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Waseca County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ WIZ028-200000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.250319T2000Z-250320T0000Z/ Eau Claire- Including the cities of Eau Claire 113 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches near Augusta. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Eau Claire County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MPG
929 WWUS43 KMPX 192144 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 444 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 MNZ085-092-192245- /O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/ Steele-Faribault- Including the cities of Owatonna and Blue Earth 444 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The snow has ended across Faribault and Steele counties, with visibility restrictions and blizzard conditions no longer being observed. $$ MNZ078-084-192245- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/ Goodhue-Waseca- Including the cities of Red Wing and Waseca 444 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The snow has ended for Waseca and Goodhue counties. $$ MNZ093-200000- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/ Freeborn- Including the cities of Albert Lea 444 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Freeborn County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ WIZ026-200000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/ Pepin- Including the cities of Durand 444 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Pepin County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ WIZ028-200000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/ Eau Claire- Including the cities of Eau Claire 444 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Eau Claire County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ CTG
553 WWUS43 KMPX 192328 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 628 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 MNZ093-200030- /O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/ Freeborn- Including the cities of Albert Lea 628 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. $$ WIZ026-200030- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/ Pepin- Including the cities of Durand 628 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. $$ WIZ028-200030- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/ Eau Claire- Including the cities of Eau Claire 628 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Eau Claire County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ CTG
The office that day
Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 4:08 AM CDT | Winter Weather Advisory | MPX | Anoka, Carver, Hennepin, McLeod, Ramsey, Redwood and 2 more | 9 hr |
| Mar 18, 1:27 PM CDT | Winter Weather Advisory | MPX | Blue Earth, Brown, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, Nicollet and 4 more | 29 hr |
| Mar 18, 2:50 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | MPX | Brown, Martin, Redwood, Watonwan, Yellow Medicine | 28 hr |
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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.