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Blizzard Warning 3, NWS Twin Cities, MN

February 18, 20266 counties in Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this blizzard warning at Feb 18, 2026, 10:28 AM CST for 6 counties in Minnesota. It was in force for 8 hr. 3 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
Feb 18, 2026, 10:28 AM CST (16:28 UTC)
Expired
Feb 18, 2026, 6:00 PM CST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN

Counties Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 113 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 18, 12:53 PM CSTBLIZZARD2 Ene Redwood Falls, MNVisibilities 1/4 mile or less and wind gusts greater than 35 mph since 953 AM. Peak wind gust 58 mph. ASOS station KRWF Redwood Falls AP.
Feb 18, 12:55 PM CSTBLIZZARD4 S Granite Falls, MNVisibility 1/8 to 1/4 mile and wind gusts greater than 35 mph since 7 AM. Peak wind gust 49 mph. AWOS station KGDB Granite Falls AP.
Feb 18, 1:55 PM CSTBLIZZARD2 Wnw Olivia, MNVisibility 1/4 mile or less and wind gusts greater than 35 mph since 1030 AM. Peak gust 44 mph. AWOS station KOVL Olivia AP.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 4.5 hours before the alert went out and 110 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2026-02-18Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2026-02-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -138 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
599 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
20 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-138 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-68 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

358 
WWUS43 KMPX 181628
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1028 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS OCCURRING IN YELLOW MEDICINE, REDWOOD, AND
BROWN COUNTIES...

.Snow continues to develop across southern and western Minnesota.
Visibilities have dropped to less than 1/4 mile in some areas south
of the Minnesota River where gusts of 50 to 55 mph are occurring.
This is leading to blizzard conditions from Granite Falls to Redwood
Falls and New Ulm. A BLizzard Warning has been issued for these
areas. Farther north, light to moderate snow continues which will
result in travel impacts into this evening. A Winter Weather Advisory
remains in effect south of I-94 in Minnesota, except along I-90 where
much drier air should prevent much snow from reaching the ground.

MNZ064-073-074-190000-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260219T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.260218T1628Z-260219T0000Z/
Yellow Medicine-Redwood-Brown-
Including the cities of New Ulm, Granite Falls, and Redwood Falls
1028 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Brown, Redwood, and Yellow Medicine Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday
  morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree
  branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ082>085-190300-
/O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260219T0300Z/
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-
Including the cities of St James, Waseca, Owatonna, and Mankato
1028 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Blue Earth, Steele, Waseca, and Watonwan Counties.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ041-047>049-054>058-065-190300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260219T0300Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Madison, St Cloud, Benson,
Glenwood, Montevideo, Willmar, Olivia, Litchfield, and Morris
1028 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Kandiyohi, Meeker, Renville, Stearns, Chippewa, Douglas,
  Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ059-060-062-063-066>070-075>078-190300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260219T0300Z/
Wright-Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Shakopee, Hutchinson, Faribault, St Paul,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Le Sueur, Hastings, Gaylord, Monticello,
Minneapolis, Victoria, St Peter, Red Wing, and Stillwater
1028 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting
  as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...McLeod, Sibley, Wright, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey,
  Scott, Washington, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Rice, and Goodhue Counties.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Borghoff
3 follow-up statements
744 
WWUS43 KMPX 181819
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1219 PM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS OCCURRING ALONG THE MINNESOTA RIVER IN
SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA...

.Snow continues across southern and western Minnesota. Visibilities
remain less than 1/4 mile in areas along the Minnesota River where
gusts of 45 to 55 mph are occurring. This is leading to blizzard
conditions from Granite Falls and Olivia to Redwood Falls, New Ulm,
and Mankato. A Blizzard Warning is in effect for these areas. Farther
north, light to moderate snow continues which will result in travel
impacts into this evening. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in
effect south of I-94 in Minnesota, except along I-90 where much drier
air should prevent much snow from reaching the ground.

MNZ065-075-083-190000-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260219T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
Renville-Nicollet-Blue Earth-
Including the cities of St Peter, Mankato, and Olivia
1219 PM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 3
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Renville, Blue Earth, and Nicollet Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday
  evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ064-073-074-190000-
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
Yellow Medicine-Redwood-Brown-
Including the cities of New Ulm, Granite Falls, and Redwood Falls
1219 PM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 2
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Brown, Redwood, and Yellow Medicine Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday
  evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ041-047>049-054>058-190300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260219T0300Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Madison, St Cloud, Benson,
Glenwood, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, and Morris
1219 PM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Kandiyohi, Meeker, Stearns, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui
  Parle, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

MNZ059-060-062-063-066>070-076>078-082-084-085-190300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260219T0300Z/
Wright-Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Waseca-Steele-
Including the cities of Shakopee, Hutchinson, Faribault, Owatonna, St
Paul, St James, Chanhassen, Chaska, Le Sueur, Hastings, Gaylord,
Monticello, Minneapolis, Victoria, Red Wing, Waseca, and Stillwater
1219 PM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...McLeod, Sibley, Wright, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey,
  Scott, Washington, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, Waseca, Watonwan, and
  Goodhue Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

Borghoff
278 
WWUS43 KMPX 182316
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
516 PM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS OCCURRING ALONG THE MINNESOTA RIVER IN
SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA...

.Snow continues across southern and western Minnesota. Visibilities
remain less than 1/4 mile in areas along the Minnesota River where
gusts of 45 to 55 mph are occurring. This is leading to blizzard
conditions from Granite Falls and Olivia to Redwood Falls, New Ulm,
and Mankato. A Blizzard Warning is in effect for these areas. Farther
north, light to moderate snow continues which will result in travel
impacts into this evening. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in
effect south of I-94 in Minnesota, except along I-90 where much drier
air should prevent much snow from reaching the ground. In addition, a
Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for portions of western
Wisconsin, mainly surrounding the I-94 corridor as travel conditions
have deteriorated.

MNZ082-190030-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260219T0300Z/
Watonwan-
Including the cities of St James
516 PM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Additional snowfall is no longer expected and winds will continue to
diminish. Therefore, the Winter Weather Advisory for Watonwan county
has been cancelled.

$$

MNZ064-065-073>075-083-190030-
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Blue Earth-
Including the cities of St Peter, Granite Falls, Redwood Falls,
Mankato, New Ulm, and Olivia
516 PM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Renville, Blue Earth, Brown, Nicollet, Redwood, and Yellow
  Medicine Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday
  evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WIZ023>028-190300-
/O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260219T0300Z/
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Chippewa Falls, Hudson, River Falls, Eau
Claire, Durand, and Menomonie
516 PM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of gusty winds and falling
  snow will reduce visibility and cause slippery travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ041-047>049-054>058-190300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260219T0300Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Including the cities of Morris, Montevideo, St Cloud, Glenwood,
Litchfield, Benson, Willmar, Madison, and Alexandria
516 PM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Kandiyohi, Meeker, Stearns, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui
  Parle, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of gusty winds and falling
  snow will reduce visibility and cause slippery travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ059-060-062-063-066>070-076>078-084-085-190300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260219T0300Z/
Wright-Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Chanhassen, Le Sueur, Red Wing,
Chaska, Owatonna, St Paul, Hastings, Stillwater, Minneapolis,
Victoria, Faribault, Monticello, Gaylord, Shakopee, and Waseca
516 PM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting
  as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...McLeod, Sibley, Wright, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey,
  Scott, Washington, 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 Wednesday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of gusty winds and falling
  snow will reduce visibility and cause slippery travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1
or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or
visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$

JPC
619 
WWUS43 KMPX 190009
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
609 PM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

...BANDS OF HEAVY SNOW CONTINUE TO LIFT NORTH OVER SOUTHERN AND
EASTERN MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN WISCONSIN THIS EVENING...

.Snow continues across southern and eastern Minnesota into western
Wisconsin. Bands of snow, some heavy at times, will result in travel
impacts through this evening. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in
effect south of I-94 and north and east of the Minnesota River in
Minnesota. In addition, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect
for portions of western Wisconsin, mainly surrounding the I-94
corridor as travel conditions have deteriorated.

MNZ064-065-073>075-083-190115-
/O.EXP.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Blue Earth-
Including the cities of St Peter, Granite Falls, Redwood Falls,
Mankato, New Ulm, and Olivia
609 PM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Visibilities are no longer expected to drop to as low as 1/4 mile and
winds are continuing to diminish. In addition, bands of snow are
lifting north and out of the blizzard warning counties. Therefore,
the Blizzard Warning has been allowed to expire.

$$

MNZ041-047>049-054>058-190300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260219T0300Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Including the cities of Morris, Montevideo, St Cloud, Glenwood,
Litchfield, Benson, Willmar, Madison, and Alexandria
609 PM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Kandiyohi, Meeker, Stearns, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui
  Parle, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of gusty winds and falling
  snow will reduce visibility and cause slippery travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ059-060-062-063-066>070-076>078-084-085-WIZ023>028-190300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260219T0300Z/
Wright-Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Chanhassen, Chippewa Falls, Owatonna,
Hastings, Minneapolis, Faribault, Shakopee, Waseca, Eau Claire,
Durand, Gaylord, Hutchinson, Hudson, Chaska, St Paul, Stillwater, Red
Wing, Le Sueur, River Falls, Menomonie, Victoria, and Monticello
609 PM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of gusty winds and falling
  snow will reduce visibility and cause slippery travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1
or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or
visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$

JPC

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 18, 2:25 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMPXBlue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Dakota, Douglas and 24 more30 hr

Nearby

Blizzard Warnings in Minnesota, 2026Every blizzard warning in 2026

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.