Winter Weather Advisory 21, NWS Twin Cities, MN

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

297 
WWUS43 KMPX 180750
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
150 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...GUSTY WINDS, BLOWNG SNOW, AND ICY FLASH FREEZE CONDITIONS TODAY...

.Light snow, gusty northwest winds of 40 to 50 mph, & plummeting
temperatures develop today behind an Arctic front. While snow
accumulations will likely only be an inch or less, low visibility is
expected as the gusty winds blow around the falling snow. Localized &
brief bursts of heavier snow & whiteout conditions are also possible
with sporadic snow squalls during the afternoon.

Temperatures plummet behind the front into the single digits & below
zero through the afternoon & evening. This may lead to flash freeze
conditions, where any snow & residual moisture quickly freezes onto
untreated roads & surfaces. These icy flash freeze conditions will be
most impactful during the evening commute.

MNZ041-042-047>049-182000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.251218T1200Z-251219T0000Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Including the cities of Morris, Long Prairie, Alexandria, Glenwood,
and St Cloud
150 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility
  in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads
  and surfaces.

* WHERE...Stearns, Todd, Douglas, Pope, and Stevens Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
  Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511mn.org for road conditions.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-182000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.251218T1500Z-251219T0300Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Victoria, St Paul, Princeton, Center City,
Mora, Cambridge, Monticello, Hastings, Minneapolis, Shakopee, Chaska,
Stillwater, Little Falls, Blaine, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, and
Chanhassen
150 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility
  in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads
  and surfaces.

* WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, Carver,
  Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Ramsey,
  Scott, and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511mn.org for road conditions.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

WIZ014>016-023>025-027-028-182000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.251218T1800Z-251219T0600Z/
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Chippewa Falls, Hudson, Rice Lake, Osceola,
Menomonie, Ladysmith, River Falls, and Eau Claire
150 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility
  in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads
  and surfaces.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511wi.gov for road conditions.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

PV

648 
WWUS43 KMPX 181411
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
811 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...GUSTY WINDS, BLOWNG SNOW, AND ICY FLASH FREEZE CONDITIONS TODAY...

.Light snow, gusty northwest winds of 40 to 50 mph, & plummeting
temperatures develop today behind an Arctic front. While snow
accumulations will likely only be an inch or less, low visibility is
expected as the gusty winds blow around the falling snow. Localized &
brief bursts of heavier snow & whiteout conditions are also possible
with sporadic snow squalls during the afternoon.

Temperatures plummet behind the front into the single digits & below
zero through the afternoon & evening. This may lead to flash freeze
conditions, where any snow & residual moisture quickly freezes onto
untreated roads & surfaces. These icy flash freeze conditions will be
most impactful during the evening commute.

MNZ054>058-064>067-073-190000-
/O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-
Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Willmar, Madison, Montevideo,
Litchfield, Gaylord, Benson, Redwood Falls, Olivia, and Granite Falls
811 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility
  in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads
  and surfaces.

* WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Sibley, Redwood,
  Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
  Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511mn.org for road conditions.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

MNZ041-042-047>049-190000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Including the cities of St Cloud, Glenwood, Morris, Alexandria, and
Long Prairie
811 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility
  in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads
  and surfaces.

* WHERE...Stearns, Todd, Douglas, Pope, and Stevens Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
  Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511mn.org for road conditions.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-190215-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.251218T1500Z-251219T0300Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Victoria, Stillwater, Center City, Blaine,
Elk River, Cambridge, St Paul, Sauk Rapids, Monticello, Shakopee,
Little Falls, Minneapolis, Chaska, Mora, Chanhassen, Hastings, and
Princeton
811 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility
  in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads
  and surfaces.

* WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, Carver,
  Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Ramsey,
  Scott, and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
  Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511mn.org for road conditions.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

WIZ014>016-023>025-027-028-190215-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.251218T1800Z-251219T0600Z/
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Osceola, Ladysmith, Hudson, Eau Claire, Rice
Lake, River Falls, Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls
811 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility
  in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads
  and surfaces.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511wi.gov for road conditions.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

ETA

649 
WWUS43 KMPX 181643
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1043 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...GUSTY WINDS, BLOWNG SNOW, AND ICY FLASH FREEZE CONDITIONS TODAY...

.Light snow, gusty northwest winds of 40 to 50 mph, & plummeting
temperatures develop today behind an Arctic front. While snow
accumulations will likely only be an inch or less, low visibility is
expected as the gusty winds blow around the falling snow. Localized &
brief bursts of heavier snow & whiteout conditions are also possible
with sporadic snow squalls during the afternoon.

Temperatures plummet behind the front into the single digits & below
zero through the afternoon & evening. This may lead to flash freeze
conditions, where any snow & residual moisture quickly freezes onto
untreated roads & surfaces. These icy flash freeze conditions will be
most impactful during the evening commute.

MNZ074-075-082-083-091-092-190000-
/O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of St Peter, New Ulm, Fairmont, Mankato, Blue
Earth, and St James
1043 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility
  in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads
  and surfaces.

* WHERE...Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Martin, Nicollet, and
  Watonwan Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
  Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511mn.org for road conditions.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

MNZ076>078-084-085-093-190300-
/O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Owatonna, Waseca, Faribault, Albert Lea, Le
Sueur, and Red Wing
1043 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility
  in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads
  and surfaces.

* WHERE...Freeborn, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, Waseca, and Goodhue
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
  Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511mn.org for road conditions.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

WIZ026-190600-
/O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.251218T1800Z-251219T0600Z/
Pepin-
Including the cities of Durand
1043 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility
  in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads
  and surfaces.

* WHERE...Pepin County.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511wi.gov for road conditions.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

MNZ041-042-047>049-054>058-064>067-073-190000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Gaylord, Long Prairie,
Montevideo, St Cloud, Litchfield, Olivia, Glenwood, Redwood Falls,
Granite Falls, Willmar, Hutchinson, Morris, Benson, and Madison
1043 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility
  in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads
  and surfaces.

* WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Sibley, Stearns, Todd,
  Redwood, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift,
  and Yellow Medicine Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511mn.org for road conditions.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-190300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of St Paul, Elk River, Victoria, Mora, Chaska,
Minneapolis, Cambridge, Blaine, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Center City,
Shakopee, Monticello, Sauk Rapids, Little Falls, Hastings, and
Princeton
1043 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility
  in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads
  and surfaces.

* WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, Carver,
  Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Ramsey,
  Scott, and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
  Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511mn.org for road conditions.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

WIZ014>016-023>025-027-028-190600-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.251218T1800Z-251219T0600Z/
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, Eau Claire, Rice
Lake, Hudson, Ladysmith, Osceola, and River Falls
1043 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility
  in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads
  and surfaces.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511wi.gov for road conditions.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

ETA

735 
WWUS43 KMPX 182240
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
440 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUING IN SOUTHERN MN FOR THE REST OF THIS
EVENING...

MNZ067-074-075-082-083-091-092-190400-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.251218T2240Z-251219T0400Z/
Sibley-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of St James, Gaylord, Blue Earth, Fairmont,
Mankato, St Peter, and New Ulm
440 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
  become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile
  due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected
  and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.
  Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will
  impact the Thursday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down
  tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions.

&&

$$

MNZ076-077-084-085-093-190400-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.251218T2240Z-251219T0400Z/
Le Sueur-Rice-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Owatonna, Albert Lea, Le Sueur, Waseca, and
Faribault
440 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Freeborn, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, and Waseca Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
  become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile
  due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected
  and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.
  Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could
  significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will
  impact the Thursday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down
  tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions.

&&

$$

MNZ041-042-047>049-054>058-064>066-073-190000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Redwood-
Including the cities of Madison, Glenwood, Hutchinson, Benson,
Morris, St Cloud, Montevideo, Litchfield, Alexandria, Willmar,
Redwood Falls, Long Prairie, Granite Falls, and Olivia
440 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility
  in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads
  and surfaces.

* WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Stearns, Todd,
  Redwood, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift,
  and Yellow Medicine Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. Strong winds
  could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511mn.org for road conditions.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-078-190300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Shakopee, Princeton, Stillwater, Mora, Little
Falls, Center City, Red Wing, Chaska, Elk River, Monticello,
Hastings, Cambridge, Sauk Rapids, Blaine, Victoria, St Paul,
Chanhassen, and Minneapolis
440 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility
  in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads
  and surfaces.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. Gusty winds
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511mn.org for road conditions.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

WIZ014>016-023>028-190600-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0600Z/
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Menomonie, Eau Claire,
Osceola, River Falls, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Hudson
440 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility
  in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads
  and surfaces.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511wi.gov for road conditions.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

Dunleavy

876 
WWUS43 KMPX 182349
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
549 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUING IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA FOR THE REST
OF THIS EVENING...

MNZ041-042-047>049-054>058-064>066-073-190100-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Redwood-
Including the cities of Granite Falls, Redwood Falls, Hutchinson,
Morris, Alexandria, Montevideo, Olivia, Long Prairie, St Cloud,
Madison, Glenwood, Litchfield, Benson, and Willmar
549 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

With snow fall ending, we've see conditions improve across western
and central Minnesota. However, gusty winds will continue to lead
occasional reductions in visibility due to blowing snow. In addition,
with temperatures heading below zero tonight, patchy icy conditions
can be expected on roads through the rest of the night.

$$

MNZ067-074>077-082>085-091>093-190400-
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251219T0400Z/
Sibley-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Faribault, Fairmont, Le Sueur, New Ulm, Blue
Earth, Waseca, Mankato, Owatonna, Gaylord, Albert Lea, St Peter, and
St James
549 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Sibley, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur,
  Martin, Nicollet, Rice, Steele, Waseca, and Watonwan Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
  become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile
  due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected
  and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.
  Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will
  impact the Thursday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down
  tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions.

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-078-190300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Hastings, Cambridge, Blaine, Chanhassen,
Chaska, Monticello, St Paul, Stillwater, Minneapolis, Center City,
Red Wing, Mora, Shakopee, Elk River, Little Falls, Sauk Rapids,
Victoria, and Princeton
549 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility
  in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads
  and surfaces.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. Gusty winds
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511mn.org for road conditions.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

WIZ014>016-023>028-190600-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0600Z/
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Menomonie, Ladysmith, Durand, Osceola,
Hudson, Rice Lake, Chippewa Falls, River Falls, and Eau Claire
549 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility
  in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads
  and surfaces.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511wi.gov for road conditions.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

MPG

821 
WWUS43 KMPX 190205
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
805 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WEATHER CONDITIONS SLOWLY IMPROVING...

MNZ067-074-082-091-190315-
/O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251219T0400Z/
Sibley-Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of New Ulm, Gaylord, Fairmont, and St James
805 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

With the snow ending, visibilities have improved significantly.
However, some blowing and drifting of snow will continue tonight
resulting in patchy areas of icy roads and temporarily reduced
visibilities.

$$

MNZ075>077-083>085-092-093-190400-
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251219T0400Z/
Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of Waseca, St Peter, Owatonna, Blue Earth,
Mankato, Faribault, Albert Lea, and Le Sueur
805 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Blue Earth, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Rice,
  Steele, and Waseca Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
  become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile
  due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected
  and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.
  Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree
  branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions.

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-078-190315-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Hastings, Chanhassen, Elk River, Cambridge,
Victoria, Red Wing, Monticello, Little Falls, St Paul, Mora,
Shakopee, Center City, Stillwater, Sauk Rapids, Minneapolis, Chaska,
Blaine, and Princeton
805 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility
  in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads
  and surfaces.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511mn.org for road conditions.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

WIZ014>016-023>028-190600-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0600Z/
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Rice Lake, Osceola, Ladysmith, Hudson, River
Falls, Chippewa Falls, Durand, Menomonie, and Eau Claire
805 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility
  in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads
  and surfaces.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511wi.gov for road conditions.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

MPG

652 
WWUS43 KMPX 190258
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
858 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

MNZ075>077-083>085-092-093-190400-
/O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251219T0400Z/
Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of Waseca, St Peter, Owatonna, Blue Earth,
Mankato, Faribault, Albert Lea, and Le Sueur
858 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Blizzard conditions have ended, though some patchy blowing snow will
continue through the night.

$$

MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-078-190400-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Hastings, Chanhassen, Elk River, Cambridge,
Victoria, Red Wing, Monticello, Little Falls, St Paul, Mora,
Shakopee, Center City, Stillwater, Sauk Rapids, Minneapolis, Chaska,
Blaine, and Princeton
858 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

The threat has ended.

$$

WIZ014>016-023>028-190600-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0600Z/
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Rice Lake, Osceola, Ladysmith, Hudson, River
Falls, Chippewa Falls, Durand, Menomonie, and Eau Claire
858 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility
  in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads
  and surfaces.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511wi.gov for road conditions.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

MPG

399 
WWUS43 KMPX 190547
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1147 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

WIZ014>016-023>028-190700-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0600Z/
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Durand, Ladysmith, Osceola, River Falls,
Hudson, Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, Rice Lake, and Eau Claire
1147 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

Conditions have improved, so the advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

NDC

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1200 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Light rain, with a chance for light snow & freezing drizzle,
  spreads across the region this evening and overnight.

- Light snow, gusty northwest winds up to 50 mph, & plummeting
  temperatures develop Thursday morning.

- Mostly dry and near normal conditions expected after a cold
  Friday morning.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 330 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

Winds have calmed down this morning after gusting near 30 mph
late last night. Slight ridging slides through the Northern
Plains for the first half of the day, allowing temperatures to
warm above freezing again. We don't look to get as warm as
yesterday, though winds will pick up out of the south during the
afternoon, increasing both temps and dewpoints into the 30s.
Part of this warm up is influenced by the Pacific maritime
airmass advected east ahead of the anomalously deep low near the
Canadian/US border. The latest suite of guidance projects high
confidence for a sub-990 mb low as it moves east near the
Canada/Minnesota border, owing to the increase in winds along
the tightened pressure gradient. Expect widespread gusts near
25-30 mph by this evening.

There are a number of aspects to this system that make it an
interesting one to message. The bottom line is that while
precipitation will generally be light (around 0.1 to 0.2 inches
of QPF), there could still be a number of impacts. Let's break
it down.

Timing and Precipitation Type: The onset of precipitation has
trended later, starting closer to 6-7pm rather than mid
afternoon. This leans in the favor of temperatures being warm
enough for most folks to see all rain this evening. There will
still be a short window for freezing drizzle across western
Wisconsin where temperatures do not warm as quickly. Rain will
end from west to east with a prolonged period of quiet weather
as a broad dry slot covers the region. Snow showers on the
backside of the system will then move in from west to east late
Thursday morning into the afternoon. Forecast soundings show a
relatively deep (~5-8k ft) DGZ as the front initially moves
through, suggesting some periods of heavier snowfall rates are
possible. Overall though, amounts are expected to be light
(around an inch or less) due to the limited moisture. Snow is
expected to end across western Wisconsin by Thursday night.

Falling Temperatures: The high on Thursday will likely come
around midnight and then continue to fall through the entirety
of the day, dropping nearly 40 degrees by midnight Friday. This
could lead to slick travel conditions with any falling snow or
melting snowpack quickly icing on roadways. One aspect that
might mitigate flash freeze concerns are the breezy winds --
gusts as strong 40 to 50 mph would help dry the melted snow
before it has a chance to ice back up.

Breezy Winds and Blowing Snow: Winds begin to increase across
western Minnesota early Thursday morning as the arctic front
moves through. Expect sustained winds near 30 mph and gusts up
to 50 mph. These breezy conditions spread east throughout the
day, though remain strongest across western Minnesota (roughly
extending from Douglas County down through Martin County).
Because of high confidence in this setup, a Wind Advisory has
been issued. A High Wind Warning is not expected, though the
extreme western portions of Lac Qui Parle and Yellow Medicine
counties may see gusts approaching Warning criteria. These
breezy winds in combination with any falling snow could lead to
difficult travel conditions, especially considering the
potential for flash freeze as well.

Friday morning will feel quite cold, with air temperatures near
or below zero and wind chill values on the order of -10 to -20
degrees below zero. A Cold Weather Advisory may be needed,
though we likely we'll come just short of criteria. Plus, we
will rebound pretty quickly as winds shift out of the south
again by Friday afternoon. Mostly zonal flow will keep the
extended forecast mostly dry and near normal temperatures for
late December standards. Winds also should remain relatively
lighter so long as no major winter systems develop across the
region.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1200 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

VFR through this afternoon with winds increasing out of the
southeast. A potent surface low is forecast to track east out
of the Dakotas and strengthen as it moves through through
northern MN tonight. A rather pronounced wind shear scenario is
forecast to develop in response to this evolution. Have included
several hours of LLWS at each terminal in conjunction with the
timing of strong southwesterly mid-level winds moving over the
strengthening southeasterly surface winds (forecast to gust
upwards of 35+ kts). A band of rain will move from west to east
ahead of the system's cold front and will likely produce MVFR
visibility for a couple hour period at each terminal. The 18z
TAFs capture the arrival time of rain at the western MN
terminals starting at roughly 2-3z, the eastern MN terminals
around 4-5z, and into western WI by 6-7z. A wedge of dry air in
the lowest level of the atmosphere may delay the onset of the
most persistent rain/lowest visibility. This round of
precipitation should be all rain for the majority of the
terminals, however strong cold advection may allow for a mix of
freezing drizzle to rain and snow across the WI terminals.
Confidence was highest in this at EAU, where at TEMPO for
freezing drizzle was included.

Winds are forecast to diminish slightly and ceilings will
improve following the passage of the cold front and conclusion
of rain/mixed precipitation. This is due to the system's dry
slot moving over the region by daybreak Thursday morning. The
second chapter of the dynamic system will bring wrap around snow
and strong WNW winds (Gusts 35-40+ kts) to the region late
morning into the afternoon. Snow accumulations generally should
remain at an inch or less, but the convective "burst" nature to
the snow showers will promote a period of up and down visibility
and the combination of strong winds, plummeting temperatures,
and falling snow may lead to the quick development of icy
conditions at all of the terminals through tomorrow afternoon.

KMSP...Main focus through the first portion of the TAF will be
the development of strong LLWS late afternoon through this
evening. Rain arrives around ~5z with a period of MVFR
visibility associated with the rain through roughly ~9/10z.
Should have a quiet period Thursday morning, followed by the
return of precipitation chances (this time in the form of snow)
which may accumulate up to 1" tomorrow afternoon. Have included
a PROB30 to capture the timing of snow impacts. This looks to be
one of those winter scenarios where MSP will be in and out of
the lower visibility as heavier bursts of snow showers move
through. Strong WNW winds are forecast to gust upwards of
35-40kts tomorrow afternoon.

/OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/
FRI...VFR. Wind SE 10-15G25kts.
SAT...VFR. Wind NW 10-15kts.
SUN...VFR. Wind W 5-15kts.

&&

.MPX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MN...Wind Advisory from 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday for Brown-
     Chippewa-Douglas-Kandiyohi-Lac Qui Parle-Martin-Pope-
     Redwood-Renville-Stevens-Swift-Watonwan-Yellow Medicine.
WI...None.

&&

DISCUSSION...BED
AVIATION...Strus

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
413 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

MNZ041-042-047>049-054>058-064>067-073>076-082>085-091>093-181015-
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-
Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-
Faribault-Freeborn-
413 AM CST Wed Dec 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.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

An Arctic front will bring plummeting temperatures, northwest
winds gusting to 50 mph, and light snow Thursday. Low visibility
from the blowing falling snow along with icy roads from flash
freeze conditions will lead to hazardous travel Thursday
afternoon and evening, especially for the evening commute.

Temperatures will continue to fall into Friday morning, where
wind chills below -20 degrees are possible across western and
central Minnesota.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.

MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-077-078-WIZ014>016-023>028-
181015-
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice-
Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-
Eau Claire-
413 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

A brief wintry mix of light snow and freezing drizzle is likely
across western Wisconsin Wednesday evening. Lower, but non-zero,
chances for freezing drizzle also exits farther west into eastern
Minnesota & the Twin Cities metro.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

An Arctic front will bring plummeting temperatures, northwest
winds gusting to 50 mph, and light snow Thursday. Low visibility
from the blowing falling snow along with icy roads from flash
freeze conditions will lead to hazardous travel Thursday
afternoon and evening, especially for the evening commute.

Temperatures will continue to fall into Friday morning, where
wind chills below -20 degrees are possible across western and
central Minnesota.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.