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Blizzard Warning 4, NWS Twin Cities, MN

March 14, 202642 counties in Minnesota; 9 counties in Wisconsin

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this blizzard warning at Mar 14, 2026, 2:36 AM CDT for 42 counties in Minnesota; 9 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Mar 14, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 36 hr. 60 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
Mar 14, 2026, 2:36 AM CDT (07:36 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 14, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 16, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
All 51 counties

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

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 20 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:35 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
Mar 14, 10:30 PM CDTSNOW 2.52 Wsw Victoria, MN
Mar 14, 10:41 PM CDTSNOW 3.52 Se Maple Grove, MNCorrects previous snow report from 2 SE Maple Grove.
Mar 14, 10:41 PM CDTSNOW 3.52 Se Maple Grove, MN
Mar 15, 12:00 AM CDTSNOW 4Eau Claire, WI
Mar 15, 12:30 AM CDTSNOW 3.43 W St. Paul, MN
Mar 15, 1:00 AM CDTSNOW 5Chanhassen Nws, MN
Mar 15, 1:00 AM CDTSNOW 5Msp Airport, MN
Mar 15, 1:10 AM CDTSNOW 5.13 E Eagan, MNCorrects previous snow report from 3 E Eagan.
Mar 15, 1:10 AM CDTSNOW 5.13 E Eagan, MN
Mar 15, 1:13 AM CDTSNOW 3.8Menomonie, WI. 42 precip gauge catch.
Mar 15, 1:45 AM CDTSNOW 5Prior Lake, MN
Mar 15, 2:00 AM CDTSNOW 5.51 W Elko New Market, MN1.7 inches fell between 1 AM and 2 AM.
Mar 15, 4:00 AM CDTSNOW 81 W Elko New Market, MN1.3 inches between 3 and 4 AM.
Mar 15, 5:00 AM CDTSNOW 41 Ese St. Cloud, MNCO-OP Observer station SCSM5 St Cloud.
Mar 15, 5:00 AM CDTSNOW 61 Nw New Ulm, MNCocorahs station MN-BW-2 New Ulm 0.8 NW.
Mar 15, 5:30 AM CDTSNOW 33 Se Garfield, MN
Mar 15, 5:30 AM CDTSNOW 53 N Kimball, MNCO-OP Observer station KIMM5 Kimball 3N.
Mar 15, 5:30 AM CDTSNOW 61 Ssw Jordan, MNCO-OP Observer station JORM5 Jordan 1SSW.
Mar 15, 5:30 AM CDTSNOW 7.5Apple Valley, MN
Mar 15, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 33 Ene Montgomery, MNCocorahs station MN-RC-1 Montgomery 3ENE.
Mar 15, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 3.11 Nne North Branch, MNCocorahs station MN-CG-16 North Branch 1NNW.
Mar 15, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 3.52 E Alexandria, MNCocorahs station MN-DS-41 Alexandria 1.6 E.
Mar 15, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 3.52 Nw Roseville, MNCocorahs station MN-RM-15 Roseville 2WNW.
Mar 15, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 3.81 Ese Olivia, MNCocorahs station MN-RV-26 Olivia 0.9 ESE.
Mar 15, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 3.82 Sw Long Prairie, MNCO-OP Observer station LNGM5 Long Prairie.
Mar 15, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 4.32 S Stillwater, MNCocorahs station MN-WG-98 Oak Park Heights 0.7 WSW.
Mar 15, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 4.55 Nw Red Wing, MNCO-OP Observer station RDWM5 Red Wing Lock and Dam.
Mar 15, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 5.11 Sse Woodbury, MNCocorahs station MN-WG-88 Woodbury 0.3 NNW.
Mar 15, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 5.26 Sw Haugen, WICocorahs station WI-BR-53 Rice Lake 6.9 WNW.
Mar 15, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 5.33 Sw Chanhassen, MNCocorahs station MN-CV-53 Chanhassen 1.7 S.
Mar 15, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 5.42 Se Lexington, MNCocorahs station MN-RM-277 Shoreview 2.5 N.
Mar 15, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 62 Wnw Faribault, MNCocorahs station MN-RC-89 Faribault 1.2 W.
Mar 15, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 63 Se Roseville, MNCocorahs station MN-RM-308 Saint Paul 2.7 NNW.
Mar 15, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 74 N Hector, MNCocorahs station MN-RV-27 Hector 4.3 N.
Mar 15, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 7Woodbury, MN
Mar 15, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 7.22 Nne Dennison, MNCocorahs station MN-GH-33 Dennison 2.0 NNE.
Mar 15, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 82 W Hastings, MNCocorahs station MN-DK-104 Hastings 1.6 NW.
Mar 15, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 9.51 W Elko New Market, MN
Mar 15, 6:00 AM CDTSNOW 9.6Plato, MNCocorahs station MN-MC-17 Plato 0.3 ENE.
Mar 15, 6:20 AM CDTSNOW 51 Sse Mound, MNCocorahs station MN-HN-354 Mound 1.0 SE.
Mar 15, 6:20 AM CDTSNOW 7.22 Nne Dennison, MN
Mar 15, 6:20 AM CDTSNOW 88 S Lonsdale, MN
Mar 15, 6:22 AM CDTSNOW 7.8Hastings, MNCorrects previous snow report from Hastings.
Mar 15, 6:22 AM CDTSNOW 7.8Hastings, MN
Mar 15, 6:30 AM CDTSNOW 3.57 Ne Tilden, WICO-OP Observer station JIMW3 Jim Falls 3NW.
Mar 15, 6:30 AM CDTSNOW 4.81 Sse Chisago City, MNCocorahs station MN-CG-70 Chisago City 1.6 ENE.
Mar 15, 6:30 AM CDTSNOW 7.7Savage, MNCocorahs station MN-SC-81 Savage 0.7 E.
Mar 15, 6:30 AM CDTSNOW 92 N Apple Valley, MN
Mar 15, 6:35 AM CDTSNOW 8.3Waseca, MN
Mar 15, 6:37 AM CDTSNOW 6Faribault, MNCorrects previous snow report from Faribault.
Mar 15, 6:37 AM CDTSNOW 6Faribault, MN
Mar 15, 6:38 AM CDTSNOW 6.5Faribault, MN
Mar 15, 6:49 AM CDTSNOW 3.33 Ese Monticello, MNCocorahs station MN-WR-150 Monticello 2.3 E.
Mar 15, 6:50 AM CDTSNOW 6.6Bird Island, MNCocorahs station MN-RV-13 Bird Island 0.3 SW.
Mar 15, 6:55 AM CDTSNOW 3.9New Richmond, WICocorahs station WI-SC-55 New Richmond 0.4 ESE.
Mar 15, 6:59 AM CDTSNOW 2.77 Wsw Vineland, MNCocorahs station MN-MR-20 Hillman 8.3 N.
Mar 15, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 211 Ne Watson, MNCocorahs station MN-CP-15 Montevideo 12.6 NNE.
Mar 15, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 21 Ene Melrose, MNCO-OP Observer station MLRM5 Melrose.
Mar 15, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 2Rush City, MNCocorahs station MN-CG-89 Rush City 0.3 SSW.
Mar 15, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 2.56 Ne Cushing, MNCocorahs station MN-MR-41 Cushing 6.1 NE.

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 00:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 17 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Minneapolis, MN at 00:00Z on 2026-03-14Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2026-03-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -137 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
1761 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
118 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-137 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-27 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

584 
WWUS43 KMPX 140736
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
236 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...POWERFUL WINTER STORM ON TRACK TO BRING EXTREME SNOW ACCUMULATIONS
AND STRONG WINDS...
...A WINTRY MIX OF RAIN, FREEZING RAIN, AND SLEET LATE TONIGHT ACROSS
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA...
...TRAVEL MAY BECOME IMPOSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...

.A major winter storm will move across the Upper Midwest starting
late this afternoon and lasting through Sunday evening.

The first concern is heavy snow with a broad area of 12 to 18 inches
expected across central Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A narrow
swath within the broader area may approach 2 feet in parts of far
east central Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. Rates of 2 to 2.5
inches per hour are likely late tonight. A wintry mix of rain,
freezing rain, and sleet is now expected to work north into southern
Minnesota tonight. A half inch of sleet and a tenth of an inch of ice
are expected from New Ulm to Red Wind and south. The wintry mix will
turn to all snow Sunday morning.

The second concern is increasing winds on Sunday. Even though the
snow will be tapering off gradually throughout Sunday, northwest
winds will increase to 30 to 40 mph. Some gusts of 50 to 55 mph are
possible. The combination of falling snow, blowing snow, and gusty
winds will reduce visibility and create blizzard conditions late
Sunday morning through Sunday evening across western and southern
Minnesota.

Travel is expected to become very difficult or impossible late
tonight through Sunday evening. In addition, the amount of water in
the snowpack will make it very heavy, leading to the potential for
infrastructure damage and a health hazard for those shoveling.

MNZ047-048-054>057-064-065-141945-
/O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.260315T1500Z-260316T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0001.260314T2100Z-260315T1500Z/
Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow
Medicine-Renville-
Including the cities of Granite Falls, Olivia, Montevideo, Glenwood,
Willmar, Morris, Madison, and Benson
236 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10
AM CDT SUNDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations between 10 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high
  as 35 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected.
  Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as
  high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Kandiyohi, Renville, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Pope,
  Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10
  AM CDT Sunday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM
  CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very
  difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could
  significantly reduce visibility. 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.

Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in
place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are
closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable.

&&

$$

MNZ058-066-141945-
/O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.260315T1500Z-260316T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0001.260314T2100Z-260315T1500Z/
Meeker-McLeod-
Including the cities of Hutchinson and Litchfield
236 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10
AM CDT SUNDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations between 11 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high
  as 35 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected.
  Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting
  as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...McLeod and Meeker Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10
  AM CDT Sunday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM
  CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very
  difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could
  significantly reduce visibility. 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.

Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in
place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are
closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable.

&&

$$

MNZ067-074>077-082>085-141945-
/O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.260315T1500Z-260316T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0001.260315T0000Z-260315T1500Z/
Sibley-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Steele-
Including the cities of Owatonna, St James, Gaylord, St Peter,
Faribault, Mankato, Waseca, New Ulm, and Le Sueur
236 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
CDT SUNDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation
  expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches, sleet
  accumulations around one half of an inch, and ice accumulations
  around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For
  the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow
  accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50
  mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10
  AM CDT Sunday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM
  CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very
  difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. 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.

Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in
place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are
closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable.

&&

$$

MNZ073-141945-
/O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.260315T1500Z-260316T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0001.260315T0000Z-260315T1500Z/
Redwood-
Including the cities of Redwood Falls
236 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
CDT SUNDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation
  expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches, sleet
  accumulations around one third of an inch, and ice accumulations
  around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For
  the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Additional
  accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50
  mph.

* WHERE...Redwood County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10
  AM CDT Sunday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM
  CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very
  difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. 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.

Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in
place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are
closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable.

&&

$$

MNZ091>093-141945-
/O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.260315T1800Z-260316T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0001.260315T0900Z-260315T1800Z/
Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Fairmont, Albert Lea, and Blue Earth
236 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM CDT SUNDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 4 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation
  expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches, sleet
  accumulations around one quarter of an inch, and ice accumulations
  up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For
  the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow
  accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55
  mph.

* WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, and Martin Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 4 AM to 1 PM CDT Sunday.
  For the Blizzard Warning, from 1 PM Sunday to 4 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and
  power lines.

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.

Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in
place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are
closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable.

&&

$$

MNZ041>045-141945-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0001.260314T2100Z-260316T0300Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-
Including the cities of Princeton, Alexandria, Little Falls, Long
Prairie, and Mora
236 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10
PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations between 8 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40
  mph.

* WHERE...Morrison, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Douglas Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds
  could bring down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ049-051-059>063-068>070-078-141945-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0001.260314T2100Z-260316T0900Z/
Stearns-Sherburne-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-
Scott-Dakota-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Shakopee, Red Wing, Elk River, Victoria,
Monticello, Blaine, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Hastings, St Paul,
Minneapolis, St Cloud, and Chaska
236 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4
AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations between 12 and 18 inches, with locally higher amounts
  possible near the Twin Cities metro. Some sleet may mix in across
  the far south metro late tonight. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Sherburne, Stearns, Wright, Anoka, Carver, Dakota,
  Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, and Goodhue Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds
  could bring down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ050-052-053-141945-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0001.260314T2100Z-260316T0900Z/
Benton-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Center City, and Sauk Rapids
236 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4
AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations between 10 and 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40
  mph.

* WHERE...Benton, Chisago, and Isanti Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds
  could bring down tree branches.

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>016-141945-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0001.260315T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Polk-Barron-Rusk-
Including the cities of Ladysmith, Osceola, and Rice Lake
236 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations between 13 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40
  mph.

* WHERE...Barron, Polk, and Rusk Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Monday 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.

&&

$$

WIZ023>028-141945-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.260315T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Chippewa Falls, River Falls, Durand, Hudson,
Menomonie, and Eau Claire
236 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7
AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations between 15 and 20 inches, with locally higher amounts
  possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds
  could bring down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$

Borghoff
8 follow-up statements
365 
WWUS43 KMPX 141112
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
612 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...POWERFUL WINTER STORM ON TRACK TO BRING EXTREME SNOW ACCUMULATIONS
AND STRONG WINDS...
...A WINTRY MIX OF RAIN, FREEZING RAIN, AND SLEET LATE TONIGHT ACROSS
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA...
...TRAVEL MAY BECOME IMPOSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...

.A major winter storm will move across the Upper Midwest starting
late this afternoon and lasting through Sunday evening.

The first concern is heavy snow with a broad area of 12 to 18 inches
expected across central Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A narrow
swath within the broader area may approach 2 feet in parts of far
east central Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. Rates of 2 to 2.5
inches per hour are likely late tonight. A wintry mix of rain,
freezing rain, and sleet is now expected to work north into southern
Minnesota tonight. A half inch of sleet and a tenth of an inch of ice
are expected from New Ulm to Red Wing and south. The wintry mix will
turn to all snow Sunday morning.

The second concern is increasing winds on Sunday. Even though the
snow will be tapering off gradually throughout Sunday, northwest
winds will increase to 30 to 40 mph. Some gusts of 50 to 55 mph are
possible. The combination of falling snow, blowing snow, and gusty
winds will reduce visibility and create blizzard conditions late
Sunday morning through Sunday evening across western and southern
Minnesota.

Travel is expected to become very difficult or impossible late
tonight through Sunday evening. In addition, the amount of water in
the snowpack will make it very heavy, leading to the potential for
infrastructure damage and a health hazard for those shoveling.

MNZ047-048-054>058-064>066-142315-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.260314T2100Z-260315T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.260315T1500Z-260316T0900Z/
Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow
Medicine-Renville-McLeod-
Including the cities of Granite Falls, Litchfield, Olivia,
Montevideo, Glenwood, Willmar, Morris, Hutchinson, Madison, and
Benson
612 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations between 10 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high
  as 35 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected.
  Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as
  high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10
  AM CDT Sunday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM
  CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds
  could bring down tree branches. Whiteout conditions are expected
  and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

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.

Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in
place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are
closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable.

&&

$$

MNZ067-073>077-082>085-142315-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.260315T0000Z-260315T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.260315T1500Z-260316T0900Z/
Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-
Including the cities of Owatonna, St James, Gaylord, Redwood Falls,
St Peter, Faribault, Mankato, Waseca, New Ulm, and Le Sueur
612 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation
  expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches, sleet
  accumulations around one half of an inch, and ice accumulations
  around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For
  the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow
  accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50
  mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10
  AM CDT Sunday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM
  CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down
  tree branches. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make
  travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

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.

Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in
place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are
closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable.

&&

$$

MNZ091>093-142315-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.260315T0900Z-260315T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.260315T1800Z-260316T0900Z/
Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Fairmont, Albert Lea, and Blue Earth
612 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM CDT
SUNDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 4 AM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation
  expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches, sleet
  accumulations around one quarter of an inch, and ice accumulations
  up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For
  the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow
  accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55
  mph.

* WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, and Martin Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 4 AM to 1 PM CDT Sunday.
  For the Blizzard Warning, from 1 PM Sunday to 4 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause
  extensive damage to trees and power lines. Whiteout conditions are
  expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially
  life-threatening.

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.

Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in
place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are
closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable.

&&

$$

MNZ041>045-142315-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.260314T2100Z-260316T0300Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-
Including the cities of Princeton, Alexandria, Little Falls, Long
Prairie, and Mora
612 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations between 8 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40
  mph.

* WHERE...Morrison, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Douglas Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds
  could bring down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ049>053-059>063-068>070-078-142315-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.260314T2100Z-260316T0900Z/
Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-
Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Shakopee, Red Wing, Elk River, Victoria, Sauk
Rapids, Monticello, Blaine, Cambridge, Stillwater, Chanhassen, St
Paul, Minneapolis, Chaska, Hastings, St Cloud, and Center City
612 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations between 12 and 18 inches, with locally higher amounts
  possible near the Twin Cities metro. Some sleet may mix in across
  the far south metro late tonight. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright, Anoka, Carver, Chisago,
  Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, and Goodhue
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds
  could bring down tree branches.

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>028-142315-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0001.260315T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Ladysmith, Chippewa Falls, River Falls, Rice
Lake, Durand, Osceola, Hudson, Menomonie, and Eau Claire
612 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7
AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations between 15 and 20 inches, with locally higher amounts
  possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds
  could bring down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$

Borghoff
804 
WWUS43 KMPX 141808
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
108 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...HISTORIC MARCH WINTER STORM ON TRACK TO BRING EXTREME SNOW
ACCUMULATIONS AND STRONG WINDS...
...A WINTRY MIX OF RAIN, FREEZING RAIN, AND SLEET LATE TONIGHT ACROSS
SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA...
...TRAVEL MAY BECOME IMPOSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...

.A historic March winter storm will move across the Upper Midwest
starting this evening and lasting into Sunday night.

Heavy snow with a broad area of 12 to 18 inches expected across
central Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A narrow swath within the
broader area may approach 2 feet in parts of far east central
Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. Rates of 2 to 2.5 inches per
hour are likely late tonight into Sunday morning. A wintry mix of
rain, freezing rain, and sleet is expected to work north into I-90
corridor of southern Minnesota tonight. A half inch of sleet and a
tenth of an inch of ice are expected along the I-90 corridor. The
wintry mix will turn to all snow Sunday morning.

Winds will increase on Sunday. Even though the snow will be tapering
off gradually throughout Sunday, northwest winds will increase to 35
to 45 mph. Some gusts of 50 to 55 mph are possible across the
Minnesota River Valley. The combination of falling snow, blowing
snow, and gusty winds will reduce visibility and create blizzard
conditions late tonight through Sunday evening across central and
southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

Travel is expected to become very difficult or impossible late
tonight through Sunday evening. In addition, the amount of water in
the snowpack will make it very heavy, leading to the potential for
infrastructure damage and a health hazard for those shoveling.

MNZ047-048-054>058-064>066-150615-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0001.260314T2100Z-260315T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.260315T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow
Medicine-Renville-McLeod-
Including the cities of Madison, Granite Falls, Montevideo,
Litchfield, Morris, Willmar, Benson, Hutchinson, Glenwood, and Olivia
108 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CDT
MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 10 and 17 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph Sunday
  afternoon and evening.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very
  difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could
  significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause extensive
  damage to trees and power lines.

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.

Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in
place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are
closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable.

&&

$$

MNZ067-073>077-082>085-150615-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0001.260315T0000Z-260315T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.260315T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-
Including the cities of Faribault, New Ulm, Mankato, Owatonna, St
James, Waseca, St Peter, Gaylord, Le Sueur, and Redwood Falls
108 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CDT
MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 5 inches from Brown to Steele counties to near 12 inches in
  Sibley county.  Sleet accumulations around one quarter of an inch,
  and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch will be possible
  near Waseca and Owatonna. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph Sunday
  afternoon and evening.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very
  difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and
  power lines.

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.

Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in
place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are
closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable.

&&

$$

MNZ091>093-150615-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0001.260315T0900Z-260315T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.260315T0900Z-260316T0900Z/
Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Albert Lea, Fairmont, and Blue Earth
108 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM CDT
MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 4 and 6 inches, sleet accumulations up to one tenth of an
  inch, and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds
  gusting as high as 55 mph Sunday afternoon and evening.

* WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, and Martin Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Sunday to 4 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and
  power lines.

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.

Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in
place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are
closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable.

&&

$$

MNZ041>045-150615-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.W.0001.260314T2100Z-260316T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.260315T0300Z-260316T0900Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Alexandria, Long Prairie,
Princeton, and Mora
108 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph Sunday
  afternoon and evening.

* WHERE...Morrison, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Douglas Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. 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.

&&

$$

MNZ049>053-059>063-068>070-078-150615-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.W.0001.260314T2100Z-260316T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.260315T0300Z-260316T0900Z/
Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-
Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Victoria, Center City, Shakopee, St Paul,
Cambridge, Chanhassen, Stillwater, Minneapolis, Chaska, Elk River,
Hastings, Red Wing, St Cloud, Blaine, Sauk Rapids, and Monticello
108 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 12 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph Sunday
  afternoon and evening.

* WHERE...Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright, Anoka, Carver, Chisago,
  Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, and Goodhue
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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.

&&

$$

WIZ014>016-023>028-150615-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WS.W.0001.260315T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.260315T0600Z-260316T1200Z/
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Chippewa Falls, Ladysmith, Hudson, Rice Lake,
Durand, Osceola, Eau Claire, River Falls, and Menomonie
108 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 12 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph Sunday
  afternoon and evening.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Monday morning 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 511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$

MPG
403 
WWUS43 KMPX 150804
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
304 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...VERY HEAVY SNOW HAS DEVELOPED ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AND IS
EXPECTED TO EXPAND INTO WESTERN WISCONSIN THIS MORNING...
...WINDS WILL INCREASE SIGNIFICANTLY THIS MORNING WITH WIDESPREAD
BLOWING SNOW AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...

.Heavy snow across southern Minnesota will expand northeast into west
central Wisconsin this morning. Additional accumulations of 12 to 18
inches are expected in this corridor. Snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches
per hour are possible through mid morning. Lighter snow to the
northwest will persist through the morning, then taper off from
northwest to southeast later this afternoon and evening.

Travel conditions will continue to deteriorate today. Despite the
snow tapering off gradually this afternoon, northwest winds will
increase to 30 to 40 mph. Some gusts near 60 mph are expected across
the Minnesota River Valley. The combination of falling snow, blowing
snow, and gusty winds will reduce visibility and create blizzard
conditions into tonight.

MNZ054-056>058-064>067-073>075-082>084-152015-
/O.EXT.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Including the cities of Willmar, Redwood Falls, Mankato, Montevideo,
Olivia, St James, Waseca, Madison, Litchfield, Hutchinson, New Ulm,
Gaylord, Granite Falls, and St Peter
304 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 5
  and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Sibley, Blue Earth,
  Brown, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan, Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui
  Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very
  difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning
  commute. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and
  power lines.

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.

Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in
place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are
closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable.

&&

$$

MNZ069-070-078-152015-
/O.EXT.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Scott-Dakota-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Shakopee, Hastings, and Red Wing
304 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between
  12 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Dakota, Scott, and Goodhue Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Monday morning 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. 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.

&&

$$

MNZ076-077-085-152015-
/O.EXT.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Le Sueur-Rice-Steele-
Including the cities of Faribault, Owatonna, and Le Sueur
304 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between
  12 and 18 inches. Sleet accumulations around one third of an inch
  in Steele County. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Monday morning 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. 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.

Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in
place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are
closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable.

&&

$$

WIZ014-152015-
/O.EXT.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
Polk-
Including the cities of Osceola
304 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 7
  and 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Polk County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. 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.

&&

$$

MNZ091>093-152015-
/O.EXT.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.260315T0900Z-260316T1200Z/
Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Blue Earth, Fairmont, and Albert Lea
304 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 7 and 10 inches, sleet accumulations around one quarter of
  an inch, and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds
  gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, and Martin Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very
  difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning
  commute. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and
  power lines.

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.

Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in
place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are
closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable.

&&

$$

MNZ041>045-047>050-055-152015-
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Swift-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Glenwood, Sauk
Rapids, Princeton, Mora, Benson, St Cloud, Little Falls, and Morris
304 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 2
  and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs,
  Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. 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.

&&

$$

MNZ051>053-059>063-068-152015-
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Carver-
Including the cities of Stillwater, Cambridge, Blaine, Chanhassen,
Center City, Minneapolis, Victoria, Elk River, Monticello, Chaska,
and St Paul
304 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 7
  and 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Hennepin,
  Isanti, Ramsey, and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. 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.

&&

$$

WIZ015-016-023>028-152015-
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Eau Claire, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls,
Durand, Rice Lake, Chippewa Falls, and Menomonie
304 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between
  13 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Monday morning 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. 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.

&&

$$

Borghoff
218 
WWUS43 KMPX 151705
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...INCREASING WIND SPEEDS WILL LEAD TO BLOWING SNOW AND BLIZZARD
CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...
...LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE AFTERNOON...

.Widespread snowfall amounts over 8 inches through this morning fell
along and south of a line from Rice Lake in Wisconsin, to the Twin
Cities, and Redwood Falls. An additional 3 to 6 inches of snow is
expected through the afternoon in these area.

Travel conditions will continue to deteriorate this afternoon as
northwest wind gusts increase to between 40 and 50 mph, with gusts to
55 mph possible along the I-90 corridor. The combination of falling
snow, blowing snow, and gusty winds will reduce visibility and create
blizzard conditions into tonight.

MNZ041>045-048>052-059-160515-
/O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0012.260315T1705Z-260316T0900Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Pope-Stearns-Benton-
Sherburne-Isanti-Wright-
Including the cities of Little Falls, St Cloud, Glenwood, Alexandria,
Cambridge, Long Prairie, Monticello, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River,
and Princeton
1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Isanti,
  Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Douglas, and Pope Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of 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.

&&

$$

MNZ047-055-160515-
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
Stevens-Swift-
Including the cities of Benson and Morris
1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Stevens and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. 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.

&&

$$

MNZ053-060>063-068-WIZ014-160515-
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Polk-
Including the cities of Osceola, St Paul, Victoria, Stillwater,
Center City, Chanhassen, Blaine, Minneapolis, and Chaska
1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1
  and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Hennepin, Ramsey, and
  Washington Counties. In Wisconsin, Polk County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility.

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. 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.

&&

$$

MNZ054-056>058-064>067-073>075-082>084-160515-
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Including the cities of Willmar, Montevideo, Litchfield, Granite
Falls, Waseca, Hutchinson, Madison, St Peter, Gaylord, Mankato,
Olivia, St James, Redwood Falls, and New Ulm
1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 4
  inches in south central Minnesota. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Sibley, Blue Earth,
  Brown, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan, Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui
  Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning
  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.

Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in
place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are
closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable.

&&

$$

MNZ069-070-076>078-085-WIZ015-016-023>028-160515-
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Steele-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Shakopee, Durand, Eau Claire, Hudson, Rice
Lake, Faribault, River Falls, Menomonie, Owatonna, Chippewa Falls,
Hastings, Le Sueur, Red Wing, and Ladysmith
1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3
  and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Dakota, Scott, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, and
  Goodhue Counties. In Wisconsin, Barron, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau
  Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the Monday morning 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. 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.

&&

$$

MNZ091>093-160515-
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Blue Earth, Albert Lea, and Fairmont
1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3
  and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, and Martin Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning
  commute. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and
  power lines.

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.

Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in
place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are
closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable.

&&

$$

MPG
844 
WWUS43 KMPX 152007
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
307 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS WILL LEAD TO BLOWING SNOW AND BLIZZARD
CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...
...LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW WILL END THIS EVENING...

.Widespread snowfall amounts over 8 inches through this morning fell
along and south of a line from Rice Lake in Wisconsin, to the Twin
Cities, and Redwood Falls. An additional 3 to 6 inches of snow is
expected through the afternoon in these area.

Travel conditions will be dangerous into this evening as northwest
wind gusts increase to between 40 and 50 mph, with gusts to 55 mph
possible along the I-90 corridor. The combination of falling snow,
blowing snow, and gusty winds will reduce visibility and create
blizzard conditions into tonight. The worst conditions are expected
in the Minnesota River Valley in southwest Minnesota, then from south
central Minnesota into western Wisconsin where widespread snowfall
amounts over 12 inches have been observed.

MNZ053-060>063-068-WIZ014-160600-
/O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0002.260315T2007Z-260316T0600Z/
Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Polk-
Including the cities of Osceola, St Paul, Victoria, Stillwater,
Center City, Chanhassen, Blaine, Minneapolis, and Chaska
307 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations
  up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Hennepin, Ramsey, and
  Washington Counties. In Wisconsin, Polk County.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 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.

&&

$$

MNZ067-WIZ015-160600-
/O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0002.260315T2007Z-260316T0600Z/
Sibley-Barron-
Including the cities of Gaylord and Rice Lake
307 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations
  up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Sibley County. In Wisconsin, Barron County.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring
  down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 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.

&&

$$

WIZ016-160815-
/O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0002.260315T2007Z-260316T0900Z/
Rusk-
Including the cities of Ladysmith
307 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations
  between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Rusk County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the Monday 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.

&&

$$

MNZ047-055-160600-
/O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/
Stevens-Swift-
Including the cities of Benson and Morris
307 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will lead to
  blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Stevens and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread 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.

&&

$$

MNZ056>058-065-066-160600-
/O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/
Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-McLeod-
Including the cities of Willmar, Montevideo, Litchfield, Hutchinson,
and Olivia
307 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, and Chippewa Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the Monday morning 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.

&&

$$

MNZ054-064-073>075-082>084-160815-
/O.EXT.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Yellow Medicine-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-
Blue Earth-Waseca-
Including the cities of Granite Falls, Waseca, Madison, St Peter,
Mankato, St James, Redwood Falls, and New Ulm
307 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Blue Earth, Brown, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan, Redwood, Lac
  Qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. 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.

Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in
place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are
closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable.

&&

$$

MNZ069-070-076>078-085-WIZ023>028-160815-
/O.EXT.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Steele-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-
Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Shakopee, Durand, Eau Claire, Hudson,
Faribault, River Falls, Menomonie, Owatonna, Chippewa Falls,
Hastings, Le Sueur, and Red Wing
307 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1
  and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Dakota, Scott, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, and
  Goodhue Counties. In Wisconsin, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin,
  Pierce, and St. Croix Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. 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. 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.

&&

$$

MNZ091>093-160815-
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Blue Earth, Albert Lea, and Fairmont
307 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3
  and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, and Martin Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning
  commute. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and
  power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel along the Interstate 90 and Interstate
  35 is not advised by the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

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.

Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in
place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are
closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable.

&&

$$

MNZ041>045-048>052-059-160600-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Pope-Stearns-Benton-
Sherburne-Isanti-Wright-
Including the cities of Little Falls, St Cloud, Glenwood, Alexandria,
Cambridge, Long Prairie, Monticello, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River,
and Princeton
307 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to
  one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Isanti,
  Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Douglas, and Pope Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of 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.

&&

$$

MPG
090 
WWUS43 KMPX 160534
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1234 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW CONTINUING OVERNIGHT...

MNZ069-070-078-WIZ023>028-160900-
/O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
Scott-Dakota-Goodhue-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau
Claire-
Including the cities of Durand, Eau Claire, Hastings, River Falls,
Hudson, Menomonie, Chippewa Falls, Shakopee, and Red Wing
1234 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Areas of blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Dakota, Scott, and Goodhue Counties. In
  Wisconsin, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

WIZ016-160900-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
Rusk-
Including the cities of Ladysmith
1234 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Areas of blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Rusk County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ067-068-WIZ015-160900-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
Sibley-Carver-Barron-
Including the cities of Victoria, Chaska, Chanhassen, Rice Lake, and
Gaylord
1234 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Areas of blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Sibley and Carver Counties. In Wisconsin,
  Barron County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ053-060>063-WIZ014-160645-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/
Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Polk-
Including the cities of St Paul, Stillwater, Minneapolis, Center
City, Blaine, and Osceola
1234 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

$$

MNZ041>045-048>052-059-160645-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Pope-Stearns-Benton-
Sherburne-Isanti-Wright-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Glenwood, Princeton, Sauk Rapids,
Little Falls, Elk River, Mora, Cambridge, Long Prairie, Monticello,
and St Cloud
1234 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

$$

MNZ054-064-073>075-082>084-160900-
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Yellow Medicine-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-
Blue Earth-Waseca-
Including the cities of St James, Madison, Granite Falls, Waseca,
Redwood Falls, St Peter, Mankato, and New Ulm
1234 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Blue Earth, Brown, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan, Redwood, Lac
  Qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Widespread blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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.

Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in
place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are
closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable.

&&

$$

MNZ076-077-085-160900-
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
Le Sueur-Rice-Steele-
Including the cities of Owatonna, Le Sueur, and Faribault
1234 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ091>093-161200-
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Blue Earth, Fairmont, and Albert Lea
1234 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, and Martin Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning
  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.

Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in
place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are
closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable.

&&

$$

MNZ047-055>058-065-066-160900-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
Stevens-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-McLeod-
Including the cities of Morris, Benson, Olivia, Litchfield, Willmar,
Montevideo, and Hutchinson
1234 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Areas of blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Chippewa, Stevens, and
  Swift Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. Call 5 1 1 or
visit 511mn.org for road conditions.

&&

$$

Borghoff
719 
WWUS43 KMPX 160852
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
352 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

MNZ073>077-082>085-161200-
/O.EXP.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Steele-
Including the cities of St James, Waseca, Redwood Falls, Le Sueur, St
Peter, Owatonna, Mankato, New Ulm, and Faribault
352 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Areas of blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Blue Earth, Brown, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Rice, Steele,
  Waseca, Watonwan, and Redwood Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ054-064-161000-
/O.EXP.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison and Granite Falls
352 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

$$

MNZ047-055>058-065>070-WIZ015-016-023>025-161000-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
Stevens-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-
Carver-Scott-Dakota-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-
Including the cities of Victoria, Morris, Benson, Olivia, Litchfield,
Chanhassen, Ladysmith, Menomonie, Hastings, River Falls, Rice Lake,
Hudson, Chaska, Willmar, Montevideo, Hutchinson, Shakopee, and
Gaylord
352 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

$$

MNZ091>093-161200-
/O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Blue Earth, Fairmont, and Albert Lea
352 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, and Martin Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning
  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.

Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in
place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are
closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable.

&&

$$

MNZ078-WIZ026>028-161200-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Goodhue-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Red Wing, and
Durand
352 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Areas of blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Goodhue County. In Wisconsin, Chippewa, Eau
  Claire, and Pepin Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the Monday morning commute.

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.

&&

$$

Borghoff
548 
WWUS43 KMPX 161138
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
638 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

MNZ091>093-161500-
/O.EXP.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260316T1500Z/
Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Blue Earth, Fairmont, and Albert Lea
638 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Areas of blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, and Martin Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The
  hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. Call 5 1 1 or
visit 511mn.org for road conditions.

&&

$$

MNZ073>078-083>085-WIZ026>028-161245-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Steele-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Waseca, Durand, Redwood Falls, Le Sueur, St
Peter, Owatonna, Chippewa Falls, Mankato, Eau Claire, New Ulm,
Faribault, and Red Wing
638 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

$$

MNZ082-161500-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260316T1500Z/
Watonwan-
Including the cities of St James
638 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Areas of blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Watonwan County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The
  hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. Call 5 1 1 or
visit 511mn.org for road conditions.

&&

$$

Borghoff

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Sources

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