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Blizzard Warning 4, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this blizzard warning at Dec 18, 2025, 4:40 PM CST for 12 counties in Minnesota. It was in force for 4 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 18, 2025, 4:40 PM CST (22:40 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 18, 2025, 8:58 PM CST
- In force
- 4 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
Counties Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Martin County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Rice County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Steele County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Watonwan County, MN
The radar
The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 91 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:39 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 10.7 hours before the alert went out and 90 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
- 1041 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 48 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -204 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 58 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
735 WWUS43 KMPX 182240 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 440 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUING IN SOUTHERN MN FOR THE REST OF THIS EVENING... MNZ067-074-075-082-083-091-092-190400- /O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.251218T2240Z-251219T0400Z/ Sibley-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault- Including the cities of St James, Gaylord, Blue Earth, Fairmont, Mankato, St Peter, and New Ulm 440 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Sibley, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Martin, Nicollet, and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday 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. && $$ MNZ076-077-084-085-093-190400- /O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.251218T2240Z-251219T0400Z/ Le Sueur-Rice-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn- Including the cities of Owatonna, Albert Lea, Le Sueur, Waseca, and Faribault 440 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Freeborn, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, and Waseca Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ041-042-047>049-054>058-064>066-073-190000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Redwood- Including the cities of Madison, Glenwood, Hutchinson, Benson, Morris, St Cloud, Montevideo, Litchfield, Alexandria, Willmar, Redwood Falls, Long Prairie, Granite Falls, and Olivia 440 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Stearns, Todd, Redwood, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-078-190300- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago- Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Goodhue- Including the cities of Shakopee, Princeton, Stillwater, Mora, Little Falls, Center City, Red Wing, Chaska, Elk River, Monticello, Hastings, Cambridge, Sauk Rapids, Blaine, Victoria, St Paul, Chanhassen, and Minneapolis 440 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ WIZ014>016-023>028-190600- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0600Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Menomonie, Eau Claire, Osceola, River Falls, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Hudson 440 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ Dunleavy
3 follow-up statements
876 WWUS43 KMPX 182349 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 549 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUING IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA FOR THE REST OF THIS EVENING... MNZ041-042-047>049-054>058-064>066-073-190100- /O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Redwood- Including the cities of Granite Falls, Redwood Falls, Hutchinson, Morris, Alexandria, Montevideo, Olivia, Long Prairie, St Cloud, Madison, Glenwood, Litchfield, Benson, and Willmar 549 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... With snow fall ending, we've see conditions improve across western and central Minnesota. However, gusty winds will continue to lead occasional reductions in visibility due to blowing snow. In addition, with temperatures heading below zero tonight, patchy icy conditions can be expected on roads through the rest of the night. $$ MNZ067-074>077-082>085-091>093-190400- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251219T0400Z/ Sibley-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca- Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Faribault, Fairmont, Le Sueur, New Ulm, Blue Earth, Waseca, Mankato, Owatonna, Gaylord, Albert Lea, St Peter, and St James 549 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Sibley, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Rice, Steele, Waseca, and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday 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. && $$ MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-078-190300- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago- Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Goodhue- Including the cities of Hastings, Cambridge, Blaine, Chanhassen, Chaska, Monticello, St Paul, Stillwater, Minneapolis, Center City, Red Wing, Mora, Shakopee, Elk River, Little Falls, Sauk Rapids, Victoria, and Princeton 549 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ WIZ014>016-023>028-190600- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0600Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Menomonie, Ladysmith, Durand, Osceola, Hudson, Rice Lake, Chippewa Falls, River Falls, and Eau Claire 549 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MPG
821 WWUS43 KMPX 190205 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 805 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WEATHER CONDITIONS SLOWLY IMPROVING... MNZ067-074-082-091-190315- /O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251219T0400Z/ Sibley-Brown-Watonwan-Martin- Including the cities of New Ulm, Gaylord, Fairmont, and St James 805 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... With the snow ending, visibilities have improved significantly. However, some blowing and drifting of snow will continue tonight resulting in patchy areas of icy roads and temporarily reduced visibilities. $$ MNZ075>077-083>085-092-093-190400- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251219T0400Z/ Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault- Freeborn- Including the cities of Waseca, St Peter, Owatonna, Blue Earth, Mankato, Faribault, Albert Lea, and Le Sueur 805 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Blue Earth, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Rice, Steele, and Waseca Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. && $$ MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-078-190315- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago- Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Goodhue- Including the cities of Hastings, Chanhassen, Elk River, Cambridge, Victoria, Red Wing, Monticello, Little Falls, St Paul, Mora, Shakopee, Center City, Stillwater, Sauk Rapids, Minneapolis, Chaska, Blaine, and Princeton 805 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ WIZ014>016-023>028-190600- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0600Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Rice Lake, Osceola, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Chippewa Falls, Durand, Menomonie, and Eau Claire 805 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MPG
652 WWUS43 KMPX 190258 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 858 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 MNZ075>077-083>085-092-093-190400- /O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251219T0400Z/ Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault- Freeborn- Including the cities of Waseca, St Peter, Owatonna, Blue Earth, Mankato, Faribault, Albert Lea, and Le Sueur 858 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... Blizzard conditions have ended, though some patchy blowing snow will continue through the night. $$ MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-078-190400- /O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago- Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Goodhue- Including the cities of Hastings, Chanhassen, Elk River, Cambridge, Victoria, Red Wing, Monticello, Little Falls, St Paul, Mora, Shakopee, Center City, Stillwater, Sauk Rapids, Minneapolis, Chaska, Blaine, and Princeton 858 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... The threat has ended. $$ WIZ014>016-023>028-190600- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0600Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Rice Lake, Osceola, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Chippewa Falls, Durand, Menomonie, and Eau Claire 858 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MPG
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.