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Extreme Cold Warning 1, NWS Twin Cities, MN

January 17, 20259 counties in Wisconsin; 42 counties in Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this extreme cold warning at Jan 17, 2025, 2:13 PM CST for 9 counties in Wisconsin; 42 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Jan 20, 2025, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 34 hr. 50 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
Jan 17, 2025, 2:13 PM CST (20:13 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 20, 2025, 12:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 21, 2025, 10:00 AM CST
In force
34 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
All 51 counties

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

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 20 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:15 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 20, 9:55 AM CSTEXTREME COLD -352 Nne Canby, MNAWOS station KCNB Canby AP.
Jan 20, 10:35 AM CSTEXTREME COLD -364 S Granite Falls, MNAWOS station KGDB Granite Falls AP.
Jan 20, 1:35 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -463 Wsw Morris, MNAWOS station KMOX Morris AP.
Jan 20, 1:35 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -442 W Benson, MNAWOS station KBBB Benson AP.
Jan 20, 2:15 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -342 S Madison, MNAWOS station KDXX Madison AP.
Jan 20, 2:33 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -391 Ne Appleton, MNAWOS station KAQP Appleton AP.
Jan 20, 3:15 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -421 N Montevideo, MNAWOS station KMVE Montevideo AP.
Jan 20, 4:15 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -464 Ese Glenwood, MNAWOS station KGHW Glenwood AP.
Jan 20, 4:35 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -402 Se Little Falls, MNAWOS station KLXL Little Falls AP.
Jan 20, 4:53 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -462 Sw Alexandria, MNASOS station KAXN Alexandria MN ASOS.
Jan 20, 4:55 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -412 Wnw Olivia, MNAWOS station KOVL Olivia AP.
Jan 20, 5:15 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -372 Ene Redwood Falls, MNASOS station KRWF Redwood Falls AP.
Jan 20, 5:35 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -411 Sse Litchfield, MNAWOS station KLJF Litchfield AP.
Jan 20, 5:55 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -392 W New Ulm, MNAWOS station KULM New Ulm AP.
Jan 20, 5:56 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -383 Ese Fairmont, MNAWOS station KFRM Fairmont AP.
Jan 20, 6:15 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -381 E Maple Lake, MNAWOS station KMGG Maple Lake AP.
Jan 20, 6:15 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -374 E St. James, MNAWOS station KJYG St. James AP.
Jan 20, 6:55 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -402 Ssw Hutchinson, MNAWOS station KHCD Hutchinson AP.
Jan 20, 7:15 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -431 Ese Buffalo, MNAWOS station KCFE Buffalo AP.
Jan 20, 7:35 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -413 Wsw Waseca, MNAWOS station KACQ Waseca AP.
Jan 20, 7:53 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -392 E Richfield, MNASOS station KMSP Minneapolis-St. Paul AP.
Jan 20, 7:56 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -404 Nnw Eagle Lake, MNAWOS station KMKT Mankato AP.
Jan 20, 8:15 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -423 S Lakeville, MNAWOS station KLVN Lakeville AP.
Jan 20, 8:35 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -423 Nnw Owatonna, MNAWOS station KOWA Owatonna AP.
Jan 20, 8:53 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -436 E St. Cloud, MNASOS station KSTC St. Cloud AP.
Jan 20, 8:53 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -372 Sw Eden Prairie, MNASOS station KFCM Eden Prairie AP.
Jan 20, 8:53 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -372 W Brooklyn Center, MNASOS station KMIC Crystal AP.
Jan 20, 9:15 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -381 E Lake Elmo, MNAWOS station K21D Lake Elmo AP.
Jan 20, 9:15 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -371 Nne Inver Grove Heigh, MNAWOS station KSGS South St. Paul AP.
Jan 20, 9:55 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -372 W Bay City, WIAWOS station KRGK Red Wing AP.
Jan 20, 9:56 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -372 N Albert Lea, MNAWOS station KAEL Albert Lea AP.
Jan 20, 10:35 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -404 S Randolph, MNAWOS station KSYN Stanton AP.
Jan 20, 10:53 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -402 Ese St. Paul, MNASOS station KSTP St. Paul Dwtn AP.
Jan 20, 11:15 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -441 Sw Paynesville, MNAWOS station KPEX Paynesville AP.
Jan 20, 11:35 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -361 Se Blaine, MNAWOS station KANE Blaine AP.
Jan 20, 11:55 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -471 Ese Round Prairie, MNAWOS station K14Y Long Prairie AP.
Jan 20, 11:55 PM CSTEXTREME COLD -431 Wnw Camp Ripley, MNAWOS station KRYM Camp Ripley.
Jan 21, 2:35 AM CSTEXTREME COLD -412 N New Richmond, WIAWOS station KRNH New Richmond AP.
Jan 21, 2:58 AM CSTEXTREME COLD -391 Wsw Princeton, MNAWOS station KPNM Princeton AP.
Jan 21, 3:55 AM CSTEXTREME COLD -363 Sse Cedar Falls, WIAWOS station KLUM Menomonie AP.
Jan 21, 6:35 AM CSTEXTREME COLD -421 N Tony, WIAWOS station KRCX Tony AP.
Jan 21, 6:35 AM CSTEXTREME COLD -381 Se Chetek, WIAWOS station KY23 Chetek AP.
Jan 21, 6:56 AM CSTEXTREME COLD -394 Nne Eau Claire, WIASOS station KEAU Eau Claire AP.
Jan 21, 7:15 AM CSTEXTREME COLD -412 W Cambridge, MNAWOS station KCBG Cambridge AP.
Jan 21, 7:15 AM CSTEXTREME COLD -41Osceola, WIAWOS station KOEO Osceola AP.
Jan 21, 7:55 AM CSTEXTREME COLD -443 Sse Sauk Centre, MNAWOS station KD39 Sauk Centre AP.
Jan 21, 8:15 AM CSTEXTREME COLD -413 Se Cumberland, WIAWOS station KUBE Cumberland AP.
Jan 21, 8:15 AM CSTEXTREME COLD -361 Nne Rush City, MNASOS station KROS Rush City AP.
Jan 21, 8:55 AM CSTEXTREME COLD -401 Ene Mora, MNAWOS station KJMR Mora AP.
Jan 21, 8:55 AM CSTEXTREME COLD -314 Nw Faribault, MNAWOS station KFBL Faribault AP.

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 12:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 17 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2025-01-17Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2025-01-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 358 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1157 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
58 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
358 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
490 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

642 
WWUS73 KMPX 172013
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
213 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2025

MNZ041-047-048-055-180615-
/O.NEW.KMPX.EC.W.0001.250120T0600Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.250119T0000Z-250120T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250118T0100Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Swift-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, Benson, and Alexandria
213 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT 
CST SUNDAY NIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY NIGHT TO NOON 
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind 
  chills as low as 35 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 44 below expected.

* WHERE...Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CST this evening. For the 
  Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM Saturday to midnight CST Sunday 
  Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Sunday Night to 
  noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Very cold 
  temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MNZ042-043-180615-
/O.NEW.KMPX.EC.W.0001.250120T0600Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.250119T0000Z-250120T0600Z/
Todd-Morrison-
Including the cities of Little Falls and Long Prairie
213 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT 
CST SUNDAY NIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY NIGHT TO NOON 
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 35 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously 
  cold wind chills as low as 42 below expected.

* WHERE...Morrison and Todd Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM Saturday to 
  midnight CST Sunday Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 
  midnight Sunday Night to noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 
  Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged 
  exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

MNZ054-056-057-064-065-073-180615-
/O.NEW.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.250119T0300Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250118T0100Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Granite Falls, Olivia, Madison,
Montevideo, Willmar, and Redwood Falls
213 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO NOON CST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds around 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind 
  chills as low as 35 below expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CST this evening. For the 
  Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM Saturday to noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Very cold 
  temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-049>053-058>063-066>070-074>078-082>085-091>093-
WIZ014>016-023>028-180615-
/O.NEW.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.250119T0300Z-250121T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Meeker-
Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-
Scott-Dakota-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue
Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of St James, St Cloud, Victoria, Stillwater,
Albert Lea, Center City, Hudson, Menomonie, Elk River, Sauk
Rapids, Le Sueur, Mankato, Gaylord, St Paul, Eau Claire, Durand,
Red Wing, Blue Earth, Blaine, Owatonna, Hutchinson, Mora, Waseca,
Faribault, New Ulm, St Peter, Chaska, Osceola, Fairmont,
Chanhassen, Hastings, Rice Lake, Chippewa Falls, River Falls,
Shakopee, Ladysmith, Princeton, Litchfield, Monticello,
Cambridge, and Minneapolis
213 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO NOON CST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM Saturday to noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 
  Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged 
  exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

Dye
17 follow-up statements
647 
WWUS73 KMPX 180257
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
857 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2025

MNZ041>043-047-048-055-181200-
/O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0001.250120T0600Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.250119T0000Z-250120T0600Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Swift-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Alexandria, Little Falls,
Benson, Morris, and Glenwood
857 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 
MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY NIGHT 
TO NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 35 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 44 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Morrison, Todd, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM Saturday to 
  midnight CST Sunday Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 
  midnight Sunday Night to noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Very cold temperatures 
  can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-049>054-056>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-
023>028-181200-
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.250119T0300Z-250121T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac
Qui Parle-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-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Redwood Falls, Stillwater, St Paul, New
Ulm, Shakopee, Monticello, Faribault, Albert Lea, Chippewa Falls,
Montevideo, Center City, Willmar, Blaine, Hutchinson, St Cloud,
Elk River, Owatonna, Menomonie, Chanhassen, Osceola, Litchfield,
Waseca, Hudson, Madison, Princeton, St James, Durand,
Minneapolis, River Falls, Gaylord, Chaska, St Peter, Red Wing,
Mankato, Mora, Ladysmith, Le Sueur, Cambridge, Hastings, Granite
Falls, Eau Claire, Blue Earth, Olivia, Fairmont, Rice Lake,
Victoria, and Sauk Rapids
857 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM Saturday to noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Very cold temperatures 
  can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

JPC
161 
WWUS73 KMPX 180858
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
258 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

MNZ041>043-047-048-055-181700-
/O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0001.250120T0600Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.250119T0000Z-250120T0600Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Swift-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Morris, Glenwood, and Benson
258 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY
NIGHT TO NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as
  low as 35 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning,
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected.

* WHERE...Douglas, Todd, Morrison, Stevens, Pope and Swift 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening 
  to midnight CST Sunday night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, 
  from midnight Sunday night to noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to 
  these temperatures. An extended period of freezing 
  temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves
or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing
and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-
ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground
pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-049>054-056>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-
023>028-181700-
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.250119T0300Z-250121T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Lac Qui Parle-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-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, 
Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Madison, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, 
Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, 
Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, 
Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, Albert Lea, Osceola, Rice Lake, 
Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
258 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hypothermia is possible if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$
290 
WWUS73 KMPX 181720
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1120 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

MNZ041>043-047-048-055-191000-
/O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0001.250120T0600Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.250119T0000Z-250120T0600Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Swift-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Glenwood, Benson,
Alexandria, Little Falls, and Morris
1120 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY NIGHT 
TO NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 35 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 44 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Morrison, Todd, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 
  midnight CST Sunday Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 
  midnight Sunday Night to noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Very cold temperatures 
  can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-049>054-056>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-
023>028-191000-
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.250119T0300Z-250121T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac
Qui Parle-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-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of St Cloud, Chippewa Falls, Hastings,
Victoria, Faribault, Menomonie, Owatonna, Elk River, Granite
Falls, Mora, St Peter, St Paul, Chanhassen, Le Sueur, Monticello,
River Falls, Albert Lea, New Ulm, Blue Earth, Osceola, Durand,
Sauk Rapids, Olivia, Litchfield, Red Wing, Madison, Shakopee,
Redwood Falls, St James, Mankato, Hutchinson, Princeton, Hudson,
Cambridge, Chaska, Eau Claire, Montevideo, Waseca, Willmar,
Stillwater, Fairmont, Rice Lake, Blaine, Ladysmith, Center City,
Minneapolis, and Gaylord
1120 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Very cold temperatures 
  can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

BPH
780 
WWUS73 KMPX 190054
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
654 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

MNZ041>043-047-048-055-190900-
/O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0001.250120T0600Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250120T0600Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Swift-
Including the cities of Benson, Long Prairie, Little Falls,
Glenwood, Morris, and Alexandria
654 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY 
NIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY NIGHT 
TO NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 35 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 44 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Morrison, Todd, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until midnight CST Sunday 
  Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Sunday Night to 
  noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Very cold temperatures 
  can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-049>054-056>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-
023>028-190900-
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.250119T0300Z-250121T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac
Qui Parle-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-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of St Cloud, Blue Earth, Madison, Red Wing,
Hutchinson, Le Sueur, Monticello, Ladysmith, Hastings, Menomonie,
Osceola, Sauk Rapids, Chanhassen, Montevideo, Mora, Willmar,
Shakopee, Mankato, Albert Lea, Rice Lake, Princeton, Minneapolis,
Durand, Faribault, Center City, Waseca, St James, Fairmont,
Olivia, Chaska, Gaylord, Elk River, Redwood Falls, St Paul, St
Peter, Eau Claire, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Chippewa Falls,
Hudson, River Falls, Owatonna, Stillwater, Blaine, Victoria,
Cambridge, and New Ulm
654 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Very cold temperatures 
  can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

JPC
737 
WWUS73 KMPX 190510
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1110 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

MNZ041>043-047-048-055-191400-
/O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0001.250120T0600Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250120T0600Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Swift-
Including the cities of Benson, Long Prairie, Little Falls,
Glenwood, Morris, and Alexandria
1110 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY 
NIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY NIGHT 
TO NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 35 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 44 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Morrison, Todd, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until midnight CST Sunday 
  Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Sunday Night to 
  noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Very cold temperatures 
  can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-049>054-056>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-
023>028-191400-
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac
Qui Parle-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-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of St Cloud, Blue Earth, Madison, Red Wing,
Hutchinson, Le Sueur, Monticello, Ladysmith, Hastings, Menomonie,
Osceola, Sauk Rapids, Chanhassen, Montevideo, Mora, Willmar,
Shakopee, Mankato, Albert Lea, Rice Lake, Princeton, Minneapolis,
Durand, Faribault, Center City, Waseca, St James, Fairmont,
Olivia, Chaska, Gaylord, Elk River, Redwood Falls, St Paul, St
Peter, Eau Claire, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Chippewa Falls,
Hudson, River Falls, Owatonna, Stillwater, Blaine, Victoria,
Cambridge, and New Ulm
1110 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Very cold temperatures 
  can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

JPC
039 
WWUS73 KMPX 191141
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
541 AM CST Sun Jan 19 2025

MNZ041>043-047-048-055-192000-
/O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0001.250120T0600Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250120T0600Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Swift-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Benson, Long Prairie,
Glenwood, Morris, and Little Falls
541 AM CST Sun Jan 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST 
TONIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 35 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 40 below expected.

* WHERE...Morrison, Todd, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. 
  For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 
  Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged 
  exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-049>054-056>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-
023>028-192000-
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac
Qui Parle-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-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Rice Lake, Fairmont, Elk
River, Princeton, Victoria, Le Sueur, Chanhassen, St Peter,
Minneapolis, St James, Mankato, Osceola, Sauk Rapids, Redwood
Falls, Blaine, Chaska, Madison, Faribault, Center City, Willmar,
Hastings, Eau Claire, Montevideo, Granite Falls, Waseca, Albert
Lea, Blue Earth, Shakopee, Menomonie, St Paul, Litchfield,
Chippewa Falls, St Cloud, Hudson, Stillwater, Durand, Ladysmith,
New Ulm, Red Wing, River Falls, Owatonna, Gaylord, Mora, Olivia,
Hutchinson, and Monticello
541 AM CST Sun Jan 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Very cold 
  temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

PV
815 
WWUS73 KMPX 192020
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
220 PM CST Sun Jan 19 2025

WIZ014>016-023-025-027-028-201000-
/O.EXB.KMPX.EC.W.0001.250121T0600Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T0600Z/
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Dunn-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Menomonie, Ladysmith, Hudson, Eau Claire,
Chippewa Falls, Rice Lake, and Osceola
220 PM CST Sun Jan 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY 
NIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MONDAY NIGHT TO NOON 
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 35 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 40 below expected.

* WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, and St. 
  Croix Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until midnight CST Monday 
  Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Monday Night to 
  noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Very cold temperatures 
  can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

&&

$$

MNZ041>043-047-048-055-201000-
/O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0001.250120T0600Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250120T0600Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Swift-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Morris, Glenwood,
Alexandria, Little Falls, and Benson
220 PM CST Sun Jan 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST 
TONIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 35 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 40 below expected.

* WHERE...Morrison, Todd, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. 
  For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Very cold temperatures 
  can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-049>054-056>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ024-026-201000-
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac
Qui Parle-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-Pierce-Pepin-
Including the cities of Shakopee, Princeton, Durand, St Paul,
Sauk Rapids, Le Sueur, Owatonna, St James, Blue Earth,
Minneapolis, Waseca, Monticello, Elk River, Mora, River Falls,
Cambridge, St Peter, Faribault, Granite Falls, Gaylord,
Montevideo, Willmar, Chaska, St Cloud, Center City, Hastings, Red
Wing, New Ulm, Mankato, Litchfield, Hutchinson, Stillwater,
Fairmont, Madison, Redwood Falls, Victoria, Chanhassen, Albert
Lea, Olivia, and Blaine
220 PM CST Sun Jan 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 40 below.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Very cold temperatures 
  can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

BPH
902 
WWUS73 KMPX 200044
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
644 PM CST Sun Jan 19 2025

MNZ044-045-049>053-061-063-200845-
/O.UPG.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KMPX.EC.W.0001.250120T0600Z-250121T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Anoka-
Washington-
Including the cities of Center City, St Cloud, Princeton,
Cambridge, Elk River, Sauk Rapids, Blaine, Stillwater, and Mora
644 PM CST Sun Jan 19 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected.

* WHERE...Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, 
  Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

MNZ041>043-047-048-055-200845-
/O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0001.250120T0600Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250120T0600Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Swift-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris,
Glenwood, Little Falls, and Benson
644 PM CST Sun Jan 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST 
TONIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 35 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 40 below expected.

* WHERE...Morrison, Todd, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. 
  For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Very cold temperatures 
  can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

WIZ014>016-023-025-027-028-200845-
/O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0001.250121T0600Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T0600Z/
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Dunn-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Ladysmith, Chippewa Falls, Osceola, Rice
Lake, Eau Claire, Menomonie, and Hudson
644 PM CST Sun Jan 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY 
NIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MONDAY NIGHT 
TO NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 35 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 40 below expected.

* WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, and St. 
  Croix Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until midnight CST Monday 
  Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Monday Night to 
  noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Very cold temperatures 
  can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

&&

$$

MNZ054-056>060-062-064>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ024-026-200845-
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Ramsey-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Pierce-Pepin-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Litchfield, Blue Earth,
Chanhassen, St James, Hutchinson, Hastings, Albert Lea, St Paul,
Gaylord, Durand, Fairmont, New Ulm, Olivia, River Falls,
Monticello, Shakopee, Granite Falls, Le Sueur, Chaska, Owatonna,
Madison, Mankato, Faribault, St Peter, Waseca, Red Wing, Redwood
Falls, Willmar, Montevideo, and Victoria
644 PM CST Sun Jan 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Very cold temperatures 
  can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

JPC
378 
WWUS73 KMPX 200454
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1054 PM CST Sun Jan 19 2025

MNZ041>043-047-048-055-201300-
/O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0001.250120T0600Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250120T0600Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Swift-
Including the cities of Morris, Alexandria, Long Prairie,
Glenwood, Little Falls, and Benson
1054 PM CST Sun Jan 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST 
TONIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 35 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 40 below expected.

* WHERE...Morrison, Todd, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. 
  For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Very cold temperatures 
  can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

WIZ014>016-023-025-027-028-201300-
/O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0001.250121T0600Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T0600Z/
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Dunn-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Eau Claire, Hudson, Rice Lake, Ladysmith,
Osceola, Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls
1054 PM CST Sun Jan 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY 
NIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MONDAY NIGHT 
TO NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 35 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 40 below expected.

* WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, and St. 
  Croix Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until midnight CST Monday 
  Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Monday Night to 
  noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Very cold temperatures 
  can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-049>053-061-063-201300-
/O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0001.250120T0600Z-250121T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Anoka-
Washington-
Including the cities of Princeton, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Blaine,
Elk River, Mora, Center City, Cambridge, and Stillwater
1054 PM CST Sun Jan 19 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected.

* WHERE...Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, 
  Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

MNZ054-056>060-062-064>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ024-026-201300-
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Ramsey-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Pierce-Pepin-
Including the cities of Fairmont, Red Wing, Litchfield, Chaska,
New Ulm, Victoria, Le Sueur, River Falls, Granite Falls, Waseca,
Albert Lea, Faribault, Montevideo, Hastings, St Peter, Blue
Earth, Owatonna, Madison, St Paul, Shakopee, Gaylord, Mankato,
Chanhassen, Hutchinson, Willmar, Durand, Olivia, Minneapolis,
Monticello, Redwood Falls, and St James
1054 PM CST Sun Jan 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Very cold temperatures 
  can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

JPC
134 
WWUS73 KMPX 200605
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1205 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

MNZ041>043-047-048-055-201415-
/O.EXP.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250120T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Swift-
Including the cities of Morris, Alexandria, Little Falls,
Glenwood, Long Prairie, and Benson
1205 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 41 below.

* WHERE...Morrison, Todd, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

WIZ014>016-023-025-027-028-201415-
/O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0001.250121T0600Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T0600Z/
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Dunn-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Ladysmith, Chippewa Falls, Hudson, Rice
Lake, Osceola, Menomonie, and Eau Claire
1205 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST 
TONIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 35 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 40 below expected.

* WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, and St. 
  Croix Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. 
  For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-049>053-061-063-201415-
/O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Anoka-
Washington-
Including the cities of Princeton, Stillwater, Sauk Rapids, Mora,
Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, St Cloud, and Blaine
1205 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected.

* WHERE...Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, 
  Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

MNZ054-056>060-062-064>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ024-026-201415-
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Ramsey-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Pierce-Pepin-
Including the cities of Durand, Victoria, Chanhassen, Red Wing,
Owatonna, Hastings, Olivia, Le Sueur, Monticello, Mankato, St
Peter, Albert Lea, Waseca, Litchfield, New Ulm, Faribault,
Willmar, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, Granite Falls, St James,
Hutchinson, Fairmont, River Falls, Montevideo, Madison, Redwood
Falls, Blue Earth, Minneapolis, and St Paul
1205 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

@NWSTwinCities
934 
WWUS73 KMPX 200757
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
157 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

MNZ078-WIZ024-026-201600-
/O.EXA.KMPX.EC.W.0001.250121T0600Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T0600Z/
Goodhue-Pierce-Pepin-
Including the cities of Red Wing, River Falls, and Durand
157 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 36 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 37 below expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. 
  For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

WIZ014>016-023-025-027-028-201600-
/O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0001.250121T0600Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T0600Z/
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Dunn-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Osceola, Eau Claire, Rice Lake, Hudson,
Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, and Ladysmith
157 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST 
TONIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 35 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 40 below expected.

* WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, and St. 
  Croix Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. 
  For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

&&

$$

MNZ041>045-047>053-055-061-063-201600-
/O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Swift-Anoka-Washington-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Mora, Cambridge, Morris,
Glenwood, Elk River, Princeton, Little Falls, Benson, St Cloud,
Sauk Rapids, Blaine, Stillwater, Long Prairie, and Center City
157 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 41 below.

* WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Anoka, 
  Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Washington, Douglas, Pope, 
  Stevens, and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

MNZ054-056>060-062-064>070-073>077-082>085-091>093-201600-
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Ramsey-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Monticello, Blue Earth, Madison, Waseca,
Shakopee, Hutchinson, St James, Faribault, Victoria, Chaska,
Mankato, Minneapolis, Fairmont, Olivia, Willmar, St Peter, New
Ulm, Albert Lea, Redwood Falls, Granite Falls, Owatonna,
Hastings, Litchfield, Chanhassen, Montevideo, Le Sueur, St Paul,
and Gaylord
157 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 38 below.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 
  Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged 
  exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

@NWSTwinCities
405 
WWUS73 KMPX 201949
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
149 PM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

MNZ078-WIZ024-026-211000-
/O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0001.250121T0600Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T0600Z/
Goodhue-Pierce-Pepin-
Including the cities of River Falls, Durand, and Red Wing
149 PM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST 
TONIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 35 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 37 below expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. 
  For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

WIZ014>016-023-025-027-028-211000-
/O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0001.250121T0600Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T0600Z/
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Dunn-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Hudson, Rice Lake, Menomonie, Chippewa
Falls, Osceola, Ladysmith, and Eau Claire
149 PM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST 
TONIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 35 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 37 below expected.

* WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, and St. 
  Croix Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. 
  For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

&&

$$

MNZ041>045-047>053-055-061-063-211000-
/O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Swift-Anoka-Washington-
Including the cities of Mora, Blaine, Sauk Rapids, Benson, Long
Prairie, Little Falls, Morris, Stillwater, Center City, Glenwood,
St Cloud, Elk River, Alexandria, Cambridge, and Princeton
149 PM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below.

* WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Anoka, 
  Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Washington, Douglas, Pope, 
  Stevens, and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

MNZ054-056>060-062-064>070-073>077-082>085-091>093-211000-
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Ramsey-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Victoria, St James, Montevideo, Albert
Lea, Le Sueur, Olivia, Litchfield, New Ulm, Mankato, Hutchinson,
St Paul, Madison, Willmar, Gaylord, Shakopee, St Peter,
Faribault, Hastings, Granite Falls, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue
Earth, Monticello, Redwood Falls, Minneapolis, Waseca,
Chanhassen, and Chaska
149 PM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 
  Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged 
  exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

TDH
019 
WWUS73 KMPX 202251
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
451 PM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

MNZ054-056>060-062-064>070-073>077-082>085-091>093-210700-
/O.UPG.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KMPX.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Ramsey-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Chanhassen, Waseca, Mankato, Fairmont,
Victoria, Albert Lea, Olivia, St James, Hastings, Owatonna,
Gaylord, Minneapolis, Granite Falls, Willmar, Monticello,
Madison, Litchfield, Hutchinson, Montevideo, Faribault, Chaska,
St Peter, Le Sueur, New Ulm, Redwood Falls, St Paul, Shakopee,
and Blue Earth
451 PM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 37 below.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

MNZ078-WIZ024-026-210700-
/O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0001.250121T0600Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T0600Z/
Goodhue-Pierce-Pepin-
Including the cities of Durand, Red Wing, and River Falls
451 PM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST 
TONIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 35 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 37 below expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. 
  For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

WIZ014>016-023-025-027-028-210700-
/O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0001.250121T0600Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T0600Z/
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Dunn-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Chippewa Falls, Osceola, Rice Lake, Eau
Claire, Menomonie, Ladysmith, and Hudson
451 PM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST 
TONIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 35 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 37 below expected.

* WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, and St. 
  Croix Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. 
  For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

&&

$$

MNZ041>045-047>053-055-061-063-210700-
/O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Swift-Anoka-Washington-
Including the cities of Sauk Rapids, Stillwater, Alexandria,
Princeton, Cambridge, Blaine, Center City, St Cloud, Morris, Elk
River, Mora, Benson, Little Falls, Glenwood, and Long Prairie
451 PM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below.

* WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Anoka, 
  Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Washington, Douglas, Pope, 
  Stevens, and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

JPC
584 
WWUS73 KMPX 202349
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
549 PM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

MNZ078-WIZ014>016-023>028-210800-
/O.CAN.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMPX.EC.W.0001.250120T2349Z-250121T1800Z/
Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau
Claire-
Including the cities of Chippewa Falls, Red Wing, Osceola, Rice
Lake, Eau Claire, Menomonie, River Falls, Ladysmith, Hudson, and
Durand
549 PM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 37 below.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Goodhue County. In Wisconsin, Barron, Polk, 
  Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

&&

$$

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>077-082>085-091>093-210800-
/O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
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-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-
Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Chanhassen, Waseca, Mankato, St Cloud,
Morris, Benson, Fairmont, Little Falls, Victoria, Albert Lea,
Olivia, St James, Cambridge, Center City, Hastings, Owatonna,
Gaylord, Minneapolis, Granite Falls, Willmar, Monticello,
Alexandria, Princeton, Madison, Litchfield, Stillwater,
Hutchinson, Montevideo, Long Prairie, Faribault, Sauk Rapids,
Chaska, St Peter, Le Sueur, New Ulm, Redwood Falls, Blaine, St
Paul, Elk River, Mora, Glenwood, Shakopee, and Blue Earth
549 PM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

JPC
627 
WWUS73 KMPX 210032
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
632 PM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-210845-
/O.EXT.KMPX.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250121T1600Z/
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-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Chippewa Falls, Rice Lake, Eau Claire,
Chanhassen, Waseca, Mankato, Ladysmith, St Cloud, Morris, Benson,
Fairmont, Little Falls, Victoria, Albert Lea, Olivia, St James,
Cambridge, Center City, Hastings, Owatonna, Gaylord, Minneapolis,
Granite Falls, Willmar, Red Wing, Monticello, Osceola,
Alexandria, Princeton, Madison, River Falls, Litchfield,
Stillwater, Hutchinson, Montevideo, Long Prairie, Faribault,
Durand, Sauk Rapids, Chaska, St Peter, Le Sueur, New Ulm,
Menomonie, Redwood Falls, Blaine, St Paul, Elk River, Mora,
Hudson, Glenwood, Shakopee, and Blue Earth
632 PM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills will drop to between 35 and 40 
  degrees below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

JPC
641 
WWUS73 KMPX 210312
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
912 PM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-211600-
/O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250121T1600Z/
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-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Chippewa Falls, Rice Lake, Eau Claire,
Chanhassen, Waseca, Mankato, Ladysmith, St Cloud, Morris, Benson,
Fairmont, Little Falls, Victoria, Albert Lea, Olivia, St James,
Cambridge, Center City, Hastings, Owatonna, Gaylord, Minneapolis,
Granite Falls, Willmar, Red Wing, Monticello, Osceola,
Alexandria, Princeton, Madison, River Falls, Litchfield,
Stillwater, Hutchinson, Montevideo, Long Prairie, Faribault,
Durand, Sauk Rapids, Chaska, St Peter, Le Sueur, New Ulm,
Menomonie, Redwood Falls, Blaine, St Paul, Elk River, Mora,
Hudson, Glenwood, Shakopee, and Blue Earth
912 PM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills will drop to between 35 and 40 
  degrees below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

JPC
847 
WWUS73 KMPX 211613
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1013 AM CST Tue Jan 21 2025

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-211715-
/O.EXP.KMPX.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250121T1600Z/
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-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Morris, Cambridge, Center City, Rice
Lake, St James, Long Prairie, Redwood Falls, Olivia, Chippewa
Falls, Chaska, Granite Falls, Montevideo, St Cloud, Hastings,
Ladysmith, Hudson, Sauk Rapids, Willmar, Fairmont, Menomonie,
Benson, New Ulm, Elk River, St Peter, Princeton, St Paul,
Mankato, Osceola, Red Wing, Litchfield, Faribault, Le Sueur,
River Falls, Blaine, Waseca, Shakopee, Hutchinson, Eau Claire,
Durand, Albert Lea, Madison, Stillwater, Little Falls, Glenwood,
Chanhassen, Mora, Monticello, Gaylord, Owatonna, Blue Earth,
Victoria, Alexandria, and Minneapolis
1013 AM CST Tue Jan 21 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

With temperatures warming into the single digits below zero 
alongside weaker winds compared to earlier this morning, wind chills 
have improved to the mid 20s below zero. Air temperatures are 
expected to further warm into the single digits above zero later 
this afternoon and evening, with wind chills recovering slower due 
to increasing southwesterly winds later today. Overall, we have 
warmed above the cold weather criteria both in air temperatures and 
wind chills across the region, and are not expected to see a return 
to the 30s below zero for wind chills.

$$

TDH

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this extreme cold warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Twin Cities, MN wrote its last area forecast discussion before this extreme cold warning went out at Jan 17, 12:18 PM CST, 1 hour 55 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Arctic front moves through today, bringing falling temperatures this afternoon and dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills from Saturday evening through Tuesday morning.
  • Northwest winds gusting to 40-45 mph possible this afternoon and evening from west central through south central MN.
  • No significant precipitation chances expected over at least the next 7 days.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 17, 12:18 PM CST, 1 hour 55 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1218 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Arctic front moves through today, bringing falling
  temperatures this afternoon and dangerously cold temperatures
  and wind chills from Saturday evening through Tuesday
  morning.

- Northwest winds gusting to 40-45 mph possible this afternoon
  and evening from west central through south central MN.

- No significant precipitation chances expected over at least
  the next 7 days.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 233 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2025

METARS early this morning have been reporting PRESFR, which means
pressure falling rapidly. These pressure falls are in response
to a trough/front moving east across the Dakotas that's
associated with a roughly 984mb low centered near Winnipeg. This
pressure trough is also associated with the thermal ridge ahead
of the well advertised arctic cold front that has been diving
south across the Canadian Prairies early this morning. That
front will move into the Alexandria region around noon, clearing
Albert Lea and Eau Claire areas around sunset. Strong CAA will
kick in behind this arctic front, CAA that does not look to
abate until Monday, when h85 temps bottom out near -32C. With
that strong CAA, will come the potential for some snow showers,
though forecast soundings from the RAP/NAM show a roughly 2-4
hour window where steep lapse rates line up with moisture in the
DGZ. However, the moisture looks fairly shallow, which looks to
really limit our snow squall potential, with that looking
better closer to the international border and surface low. In
addition to the snow potential, we'll see gusty northwest winds
develop with that CAA, with gusts of 40-45 mph in our typical
windy areas from west central through south central MN. We could
see some sporadic observations hit wind advisory levels, but
confidence in seeing prolonged and widespread wind gusts of 45
mph our higher is not high enough to issue a Wind Advisory.
Finally, if we had a typical mid-January snowpack out there,
this is a setup that would definitely warrant a Winter Weather
Advisory for blowing snow, but we don't have said snow pack, so
no winter weather headlines are needed at this time either.

As for the cold weather headlines, we start seeing Cold Weather
Advisory level apparent temperatures start showing up Saturday
evening that continue through Tuesday morning, with potential for
hitting Extreme Cold Warning levels Sunday night/Monday morning and
again Monday night/Tuesday morning. This will be the coldest airmass
we've seen since February of 2021, though the lack of snow cover may
result in highs being a few degrees warmer than currently
forecast Sunday and Monday if we see full sun on our mostly bare
ground both days. We did float the idea of issuing an Extreme
Cold Watch from Saturday evening through Tuesday morning, but
the consensus from our neighbors was to hold off on issuing any
cold weather headlines at this time.

By Monday night, we'll see our winds switching over to the west,
which will begin the process of pushing the arctic air out of the
area. It will still be cold on Tuesday, but by Wednesday, we will
start seeing highs back in the 20s, with temperatures back near
normal for the second half of next week. For precipitation,
chances look minimal given the dry nature of the airmass we'll
have, but we are seeing signs of a clipper moving though on
Wednesday, which could bring the potential for a couple of
rounds of light snow, first with the warm front Tuesday night
into Wednesday morning and again Wednesday evening with the cold
front. In both cases, accumulations would be very minor.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1210 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2025

Gusty northwest winds are beginning to pick up as a strong
Arctic front pushes through the region. Increased gusts a few
knots across the board to account for upstream obs. Cigs will
fall through the afternoon into MVFR territory. Left out any
-SN mention, but some flurries/brief snow showers are possible
through the evening. Winds will be slow to come down and have
left gusts of 20-25kts in from early tomorrow morning onward.
VFR conditions will return by early tomorrow morning.

KMSP...As mentioned above, bumped up winds a few knots for this
evening. VFR should hold until sometime after 00z and will
return prior to 12z.

/OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/
SUN...VFR. Wind NW 10-15kts.
MON...VFR. Wind NW 10-15G25kts.
TUE...VFR. Wind SW 10-15kts.

&&

.MPX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MN...None.
WI...None.

&&

DISCUSSION...MPG
AVIATION...Dye
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 17, 3:18 AM CST, 10 hours 55 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
318 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2025

MNZ041-047-048-054>058-064>067-073>077-082>085-091>093-180930-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-
Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-
Faribault-Freeborn-
318 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Minnesota...south central Minnesota...southwest Minnesota and
west central Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Northwest winds will gust to between 40 and 45 mph this afternoon
and evening from west central through south central Minnesota.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Very cold wind chills of 20 degrees below zero or colder are
expected Saturday evening through Tuesday. The coldest wind
chills, with values of 30 below zero or colder, are expected
Sunday night through Monday morning and again Monday night into
Tuesday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.

MNZ042>045-049>053-059>063-068>070-078-WIZ014>016-023>028-180930-
Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-
Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-
Dakota-Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
318 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Minnesota...east central Minnesota...southeast Minnesota...
northwest Wisconsin and west central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Very cold wind chills of 20 degrees below zero or colder are
expected Saturday evening through Tuesday. The coldest wind
chills, with values of 30 below zero or colder, are expected
Sunday night through Monday morning and again Monday night into
Tuesday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 17, 2:13 PM CSTCold Weather AdvisoryMPXBarron, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce and 3 more3 days
Jan 17, 12:29 PM CSTWind AdvisoryMPXChippewa, Douglas, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Pope, Redwood and 4 more7 hr

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.