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Winter Storm Warning 8, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this winter storm warning at Dec 8, 2025, 3:15 PM CST for 10 counties in Minnesota; 7 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Dec 9, 2025, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 16 hr. 15 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
- Dec 8, 2025, 3:15 PM CST (21:15 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 9, 2025, 12:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Dec 10, 2025, 3:46 AM CST
- In force
- 16 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
Counties Anoka County, MN, Benton County, MN, Chisago County, MN, Isanti County, MN, Kanabec County, MN, Mille Lacs County, MN, Morrison County, MN, Sherburne County, MN, Todd County, MN, Washington County, MN, Barron County, WI, Chippewa County, WI, Dunn County, WI, Eau Claire County, WI, Polk County, WI, Rusk County, WI, Saint Croix County, WI
The radar
The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 87 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 5:47 PM CST | SNOW 5 | Bradford, MN | |
| Dec 9, 6:30 PM CST | SNOW 5 | Ramsey, MN | |
| Dec 9, 7:13 PM CST | SNOW 4.5 | Ramsey, MN | |
| Dec 9, 7:45 PM CST | SNOW 6 | Isanti, MN | |
| Dec 9, 7:50 PM CST | SNOW 5.5 | 1 Nne Osceola, WI | |
| Dec 9, 9:00 PM CST | SNOW 5.3 | Blaine, MN | |
| Dec 9, 9:07 PM CST | SNOW 4.6 | Coon Rapids, MN | |
| Dec 9, 9:10 PM CST | SNOW 5.9 | 1 Sw Woodbury, MN | |
| Dec 9, 9:30 PM CST | SNOW 5 | Mora, MN | |
| Dec 9, 9:40 PM CST | SNOW 4.5 | 1 Ene Woodbury, MN | |
| Dec 9, 9:58 PM CST | SNOW 5.2 | 1 S Menomonie, WI | |
| Dec 9, 10:00 PM CST | SNOW 6.9 | 3 Ese Grandy, MN | |
| Dec 9, 10:15 PM CST | SNOW 5 | 2 Wsw Altoona, WI | |
| Dec 10, 12:00 AM CST | SNOW 5.1 | 3 Ssw Altoona, WI | Official snow report for the calendar day of December 9th. |
| Dec 10, 3:32 AM CST | SNOW 5 | Woodbury, MN |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 89 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 773 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 34 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 144 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 311 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
225 WWUS43 KMPX 082115 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 315 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...POTENTIAL FOR HEAVY, ACCUMULATING SNOW AND VERY GUSTY WINDS FROM CENTRAL MINNESOTA TO WESTERN WISCONSIN TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT... .A strong clipper system is forecast to bring accumulating, potentially heavy, snow to portions central and eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin Tuesday through Tuesday night. Snow is expected to start in central Minnesota early Tuesday afternoon and spread southeast into western Wisconsin by Tuesday evening. Currently, the most likely place for heaviest snow is along and north of Interstate 94 where a narrow band of 4 to 7 inches of snow is possible. Winds will also become strong with gusts of 30 to 40 mph possible. Snow will end from west to east during the morning hours of Wednesday. MNZ042>045-050>053-061-091215- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0008.251209T1800Z-251210T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0008.251209T1800Z-251210T1200Z/ Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago- Anoka- Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Long Prairie, Little Falls, Center City, Cambridge, and Blaine 315 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Todd, Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ WIZ014-091215- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0008.251209T2100Z-251210T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0008.251209T2100Z-251210T1500Z/ Polk- Including the cities of Osceola 315 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. A narrow band of 4 to 7 inches of snow is possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Polk County. * WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ041-049-091215- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0008.251209T1800Z-251210T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.251209T1800Z-251210T1200Z/ Douglas-Stearns- Including the cities of St Cloud and Alexandria 315 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, wintry mix possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Stearns and Douglas Counties. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ062-063-091215- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0008.251209T1800Z-251210T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.251209T2100Z-251210T1200Z/ Ramsey-Washington- Including the cities of Stillwater and St Paul 315 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Freezing drizzle possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Ramsey and Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ WIZ015-016-023>028-091215- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0008.251209T2100Z-251210T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.251209T2100Z-251210T1500Z/ Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Rice Lake, River Falls, Ladysmith, Durand, Hudson, Menomonie, Eau Claire, and Chippewa Falls 315 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Barron, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ047-048-055-057>059-066-091215- /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.251209T1800Z-251210T1200Z/ Stevens-Pope-Swift-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-McLeod- Including the cities of Monticello, Litchfield, Hutchinson, Morris, Willmar, Benson, and Glenwood 315 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 to 5 inches and a glaze of ice possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Wright, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ060-068>070-077-078-085-091215- /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.251209T2100Z-251210T1200Z/ Hennepin-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Steele- Including the cities of Shakopee, Victoria, Faribault, Minneapolis, Red Wing, Owatonna, Hastings, Chanhassen, and Chaska 315 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Scott, Rice, Steele, and Goodhue Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ054-056-064-065-067-073>076-082>084-091>093-091215- /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0009.251210T0300Z-251210T1800Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Sibley-Redwood- Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin- Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Fairmont, Montevideo, Madison, St James, Redwood Falls, Blue Earth, Granite Falls, Gaylord, Olivia, New Ulm, Albert Lea, Waseca, Le Sueur, St Peter, and Mankato 315 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Ground blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to two inches possible. Blowing and drifting snow could lead to significantly reduced visibility Tuesday night. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Renville, Sibley, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan, Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ BPH
6 follow-up statements
673 WWUS43 KMPX 090405 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1005 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...POTENTIAL FOR HEAVY, ACCUMULATING SNOW AND VERY GUSTY WINDS FROM CENTRAL MINNESOTA TO WESTERN WISCONSIN TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT... .A strong clipper system is forecast to bring accumulating, potentially heavy, snow to portions central and eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin Tuesday through Tuesday night. Snow is expected to start in central Minnesota early Tuesday afternoon and spread southeast into western Wisconsin by Tuesday evening. Currently, the most likely place for heaviest snow is along and north of Interstate 94 where a narrow band of 4 to 7 inches of snow is possible. Along and south of I-94, a wintry mix is possible at times, which will lower snowfall amounts. Winds will also become strong with gusts of 30 to 40 mph possible. The strongest winds will be across western and southern Minnesota. Depending on if rain falls, and how the snow pack settles, blowing snow and blizzard conditions could be possible. Snow will end from west to east during the morning hours of Wednesday. WIZ015-016-027-091615- /O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.251209T2100Z-251210T1500Z/ /O.EXA.KMPX.WS.W.0008.251209T2100Z-251210T1500Z/ Barron-Rusk-Chippewa- Including the cities of Chippewa Falls, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith 1005 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Barron, Rusk, and Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ042>045-050>053-061-091615- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0008.251209T1800Z-251210T1200Z/ Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago- Anoka- Including the cities of Cambridge, Mora, Center City, Blaine, Princeton, Little Falls, Elk River, Sauk Rapids, and Long Prairie 1005 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Todd, Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ WIZ014-091615- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0008.251209T2100Z-251210T1500Z/ Polk- Including the cities of Osceola 1005 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Polk County. * WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ041-047>049-055-057>059-066-091615- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.251209T1800Z-251210T1200Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Swift-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-McLeod- Including the cities of Willmar, Monticello, Hutchinson, Litchfield, Glenwood, St Cloud, Benson, Alexandria, and Morris 1005 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to 4 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Stearns, Wright, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ060-062-063-068>070-077-078-085-091615- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.251209T2100Z-251210T1200Z/ Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Steele- Including the cities of Owatonna, Chanhassen, Faribault, Hastings, Red Wing, Stillwater, St Paul, Minneapolis, Victoria, Shakopee, and Chaska 1005 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 to 45 mph. * WHERE...Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Rice, Steele, and Goodhue Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ WIZ023>026-028-091615- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.251209T2100Z-251210T1500Z/ St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Menomonie, Hudson, River Falls, Eau Claire, and Durand 1005 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ054-056-064-065-067-073>076-082>084-091>093-091615- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0009.251210T0300Z-251210T1800Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Sibley-Redwood- Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin- Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Gaylord, Waseca, Madison, Montevideo, Redwood Falls, Mankato, St James, Albert Lea, Blue Earth, New Ulm, Le Sueur, Olivia, St Peter, Fairmont, and Granite Falls 1005 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible from strong winds and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations up to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Renville, Sibley, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan, Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ JRB
270 WWUS43 KMPX 090842 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 242 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...POTENTIAL FOR HEAVY, ACCUMULATING SNOW AND VERY GUSTY WINDS FROM CENTRAL MINNESOTA TO WESTERN WISCONSIN TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT... .A strong clipper system is forecast to bring accumulating, potentially heavy, snow to portions central and eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin Tuesday through Tuesday night. Snow is expected to start in central Minnesota early Tuesday afternoon and spread southeast into western Wisconsin by Tuesday evening. Currently, the most likely place for heaviest snow is along and north of Interstate 94 where a narrow band of 4 to 7 inches of snow is possible. Along and south of I-94, a wintry mix is possible at times, which will lower snowfall amounts. Winds will also become strong with gusts of 30 to 40 mph possible. The strongest winds will be across western and southern Minnesota. Depending on if rain falls, and how the snow pack settles, blowing snow and blizzard conditions could be possible. Snow will end from west to east during the morning hours of Wednesday. MNZ063-092045- /O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.251209T2100Z-251210T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KMPX.WS.W.0008.251209T1800Z-251210T1200Z/ Washington- Including the cities of Stillwater 242 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Washington County. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ WIZ023-025-028-092045- /O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.251209T2100Z-251210T1500Z/ /O.EXA.KMPX.WS.W.0008.251209T2100Z-251210T1500Z/ St. Croix-Dunn-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Menomonie, Eau Claire, and Hudson 242 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Dunn, Eau Claire, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ042>045-050>053-061-092045- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0008.251209T1800Z-251210T1200Z/ Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago- Anoka- Including the cities of Center City, Cambridge, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Little Falls, Long Prairie, Princeton, Mora, and Blaine 242 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Todd, Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ WIZ014>016-027-092045- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0008.251209T2100Z-251210T1500Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-Chippewa- Including the cities of Chippewa Falls, Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith 242 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, and Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ041-047>049-055-057>059-066-092045- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.251209T1800Z-251210T1200Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Swift-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-McLeod- Including the cities of St Cloud, Willmar, Hutchinson, Litchfield, Morris, Monticello, Glenwood, Alexandria, and Benson 242 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Stearns, Wright, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ060-062-068>070-077-078-085-092045- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.251209T2100Z-251210T1200Z/ Hennepin-Ramsey-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Steele- Including the cities of Hastings, Chaska, Faribault, Shakopee, Victoria, Chanhassen, Red Wing, Minneapolis, Owatonna, and St Paul 242 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Rice, Steele, and Goodhue Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ WIZ024-026-092045- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.251209T2100Z-251210T1500Z/ Pierce-Pepin- Including the cities of Durand and River Falls 242 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Pepin and Pierce Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ054-056-064-065-067-073>076-082>084-091>093-092045- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0009.251210T0300Z-251210T1800Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Sibley-Redwood- Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin- Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of New Ulm, St Peter, Fairmont, Blue Earth, Madison, St James, Olivia, Montevideo, Waseca, Albert Lea, Mankato, Le Sueur, Gaylord, Granite Falls, and Redwood Falls 242 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Renville, Sibley, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan, Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ CTG
101 WWUS43 KMPX 091933 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 133 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...POTENTIAL FOR HEAVY, ACCUMULATING SNOW AND VERY GUSTY WINDS THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY TOMORROW MORNING... .A strong clipper system is bringing a variety of winter impacts to much of Minnesota and Wisconsin through early tomorrow morning. Heavy snowfall with rates exceeding 1 inch per hour will be possible generally along and north of I-94. Snowfall totals here will range from 4 to 7 inches by tomorrow morning. Snowfall amounts taper off along and south of I-94, where 3 to 5 inches of snow is expected along with wind gusts of 35 to 40 MPH. Here, freezing rain and/or a rain-snow mix will cut down on snowfall totals and likely lead to a sharp gradient in amounts, but little to no ice accumulation is expected. Finally, across southwestern and southern Minnesota, a wintry mix may produce around an inch of snow, but very gusty winds approaching 55 MPH at times overnight could lead to ground blizzard conditions. Snow will end from west to east with winds subsiding by mid morning. MNZ042>045-050>053-061-063-100800- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-251210T1200Z/ Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago- Anoka-Washington- Including the cities of Long Prairie, Mora, Stillwater, Little Falls, Center City, Sauk Rapids, Blaine, Princeton, Elk River, and Cambridge 133 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Todd, Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ WIZ014>016-023-025-027-028-100800- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0008.251209T2100Z-251210T1500Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Dunn-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Eau Claire, Hudson, Chippewa Falls, and Menomonie 133 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ054-056-064-065-067-073>076-082>084-091>093-100800- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0009.251210T0300Z-251210T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.251210T0300Z-251210T1200Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Sibley-Redwood- Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin- Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Mankato, Redwood Falls, Fairmont, Blue Earth, Albert Lea, Waseca, Le Sueur, Granite Falls, Gaylord, Montevideo, Madison, Olivia, St Peter, New Ulm, and St James 133 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Renville, Sibley, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan, Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause rapid reductions in visibility due to blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ041-047>049-055-057>059-066-100800- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251210T1200Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Swift-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-McLeod- Including the cities of Hutchinson, St Cloud, Benson, Willmar, Glenwood, Litchfield, Morris, Alexandria, and Monticello 133 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Stearns, Wright, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute. Strong winds could cause rapid reductions in visibility due to blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ060-062-068>070-077-078-085-100800- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.251209T2100Z-251210T1200Z/ Hennepin-Ramsey-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Steele- Including the cities of Minneapolis, Hastings, Victoria, Chaska, St Paul, Chanhassen, Faribault, Owatonna, Red Wing, and Shakopee 133 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Rice, Steele, and Goodhue Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and lead to areas of blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ WIZ024-026-100800- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.251209T2100Z-251210T1500Z/ Pierce-Pepin- Including the cities of Durand and River Falls 133 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Pepin and Pierce Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ Dye
660 WWUS43 KMPX 100100 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 700 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...ACCUMULATING SNOW AND VERY GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING... .A strong clipper system is bringing a variety of winter impacts to much of Minnesota and Wisconsin through early Wednesday morning. Heavy snowfall with rates exceeding 1 inch per hour will be possible generally east of Interstate 35. Total snowfall amounts near and north of Interstate 94 will range 5-8 inches. Snowfall amounts taper off along and south of Interstate 94, where 3 to 5 inches of snow is expected along with wind gusts of 35 to 40 MPH. Some patchy freezing drizzle is possible at times over central-southern Minnesota, but little to no ice accumulation is expected. Finally, across southwestern and southern Minnesota, a wintry mix may produce around an inch of snow, but very gusty winds approaching 55 MPH at times overnight could lead to ground blizzard conditions. A break in the precipitation will occur late this evening followed by another round of light snow during the early morning hours, with little additional accumulation. Winds will diminish through the day Wednesday. MNZ042>045-050>053-061-063-101200- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-251210T1200Z/ Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago- Anoka-Washington- Including the cities of Stillwater, Sauk Rapids, Blaine, Mora, Long Prairie, Princeton, Little Falls, Cambridge, Elk River, and Center City 700 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Todd, Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ WIZ014>016-023-025-027-028-101300- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-251210T1500Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Dunn-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Ladysmith, Eau Claire, Osceola, Hudson, Rice Lake, Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls 700 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ041-047>049-055-057>059-066-101200- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251210T1200Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Swift-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-McLeod- Including the cities of Glenwood, Alexandria, Hutchinson, Willmar, Monticello, Benson, Morris, Litchfield, and St Cloud 700 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Stearns, Wright, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute. Strong winds could cause rapid reductions in visibility due to blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ060-062-068>070-077-078-085-101200- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251210T1200Z/ Hennepin-Ramsey-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Steele- Including the cities of Chanhassen, Shakopee, Minneapolis, Victoria, St Paul, Hastings, Faribault, Red Wing, Chaska, and Owatonna 700 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Rice, Steele, and Goodhue Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and lead to areas of blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ WIZ024-026-101300- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251210T1500Z/ Pierce-Pepin- Including the cities of River Falls and Durand 700 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Pepin and Pierce Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ054-056-064-065-067-073>076-082>084-091>093-101200- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.251210T0300Z-251210T1200Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Sibley-Redwood- Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin- Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Granite Falls, New Ulm, Albert Lea, Redwood Falls, Waseca, Madison, Gaylord, Montevideo, Olivia, Le Sueur, Fairmont, St Peter, Mankato, St James, and Blue Earth 700 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of around 1 inch and ice accumulations of a glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Renville, Sibley, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan, Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause rapid reductions in visibility due to blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ JPC
703 WWUS43 KMPX 100346 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 946 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...ACCUMULATING SNOW AND VERY GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING... .A strong clipper system is bringing a variety of winter impacts to much of Minnesota and Wisconsin through early Wednesday morning. Heavy snowfall with rates exceeding 1 inch per hour will be possible in portions of western Wisconsin into the early morning hours. Total snowfall amounts near and north of Interstate 94 will range 5-8 inches. Snowfall amounts taper off along and south of Interstate 94, where 3 to 5 inches of snow is expected along with wind gusts of 35 to 40 MPH. Some patchy freezing drizzle is possible at times over central-southern Minnesota, but little to no ice accumulation is expected. Finally, across southwestern and southern Minnesota, a wintry mix may produce around an inch of snow, but very gusty winds approaching 55 MPH at times overnight could lead to ground blizzard conditions. A break in the precipitation will occur late this evening followed by another round of light snow during the early morning hours, with little additional accumulation. Winds will diminish through the day Wednesday. MNZ042>045-050>053-061-063-101200- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-251210T1200Z/ Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago- Anoka-Washington- Including the cities of Stillwater, Sauk Rapids, Blaine, Mora, Long Prairie, Princeton, Little Falls, Cambridge, Elk River, and Center City 946 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Todd, Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ WIZ014>016-023-025-027-028-101500- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-251210T1500Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Dunn-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Ladysmith, Eau Claire, Osceola, Hudson, Rice Lake, Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls 946 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ041-047>049-055-057>059-066-101200- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251210T1200Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Swift-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-McLeod- Including the cities of Glenwood, Alexandria, Hutchinson, Willmar, Monticello, Benson, Morris, Litchfield, and St Cloud 946 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations one one to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Stearns, Wright, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ054-056-064-065-067-073>076-082>084-091>093-101200- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251210T1200Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Sibley-Redwood- Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin- Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Granite Falls, New Ulm, Albert Lea, Redwood Falls, Waseca, Madison, Gaylord, Montevideo, Olivia, Le Sueur, Fairmont, St Peter, Mankato, St James, and Blue Earth 946 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of around one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Renville, Sibley, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan, Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause rapid reductions in visibility due to blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ060-062-068>070-077-078-085-101200- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251210T1200Z/ Hennepin-Ramsey-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Steele- Including the cities of Chanhassen, Shakopee, Minneapolis, Victoria, St Paul, Hastings, Faribault, Red Wing, Chaska, and Owatonna 946 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Rice, Steele, and Goodhue Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ WIZ024-026-101500- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251210T1500Z/ Pierce-Pepin- Including the cities of River Falls and Durand 946 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Pepin and Pierce Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause rapid reductions in visibility due to blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ JPC
139 WWUS43 KMPX 100946 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 346 AM CST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...ACCUMULATING SNOW AND VERY GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING... .As Tuesday's clipper system exits, another round of light snow has begun early this morning across portions of the southern half of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Little additional snowfall accumulation is expected. However, areas of reduced visibilities are possible from blowing snow this morning before winds diminish later today. MNZ042>045-050>053-061-063-101100- /O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-251210T1200Z/ Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago- Anoka-Washington- Including the cities of Elk River, Little Falls, Cambridge, Blaine, Long Prairie, Sauk Rapids, Center City, Stillwater, Princeton, and Mora 346 AM CST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. $$ WIZ014>016-023-025-027-028-101100- /O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-251210T1500Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Dunn-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Menomonie, Osceola, Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Hudson, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith 346 AM CST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. $$ MNZ041-049-057>060-062-066-068-101100- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251210T1200Z/ Douglas-Stearns-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Ramsey-McLeod- Carver- Including the cities of Willmar, Monticello, Chaska, Hutchinson, St Paul, Minneapolis, Litchfield, Chanhassen, Victoria, Alexandria, and St Cloud 346 AM CST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Areas of light snow are still possible Wednesday morning and afternoon. $$ MNZ047-048-055-101200- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251210T1200Z/ Stevens-Pope-Swift- Including the cities of Benson, Morris, and Glenwood 346 AM CST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ054-056-064-065-067-073>076-082>084-091>093-101200- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251210T1200Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Sibley-Redwood- Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin- Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Le Sueur, Waseca, Madison, Gaylord, Fairmont, Montevideo, Albert Lea, St James, Granite Falls, New Ulm, Blue Earth, Olivia, St Peter, Redwood Falls, and Mankato 346 AM CST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Renville, Sibley, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan, Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ069-070-077-078-085-101200- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251210T1200Z/ Scott-Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Steele- Including the cities of Hastings, Faribault, Red Wing, Owatonna, and Shakopee 346 AM CST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Dakota, Scott, Rice, Steele, and Goodhue Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ WIZ024-026-101500- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251210T1500Z/ Pierce-Pepin- Including the cities of Durand and River Falls 346 AM CST Wed Dec 10 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Pepin and Pierce Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ CTG
The office that day
Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 3:26 AM CST | Winter Storm Watch | MPX | Anoka, Benton, Chisago, Douglas, Isanti, Kanabec and 7 more | 12 hr |
| Dec 8, 3:15 PM CST | Winter Storm Watch | MPX | Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Faribault, Freeborn, Lac qui Parle and 9 more | 22 hr |
| Dec 8, 3:15 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | MPX | Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Dakota, Douglas and 27 more | 39 hr |
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