Alert archive / Minnesota / Winter Storm Warnings in 2026
Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this winter storm warning at Apr 1, 2026, 3:11 AM CDT for 9 counties in Wisconsin; 15 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Apr 2, 2026, 12:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 12 hr. 10 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
- Apr 1, 2026, 3:11 AM CDT (08:11 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 2, 2026, 12:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 2, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
All 24 counties
Brown County, MN, Carver County, MN, Dakota County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Hennepin County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, McLeod County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Ramsey County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Rice County, MN, Scott County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Washington 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), 38 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:13 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 6:51 AM CDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.13 | Eau Claire, WI | Measured 0.1 inch and 0.15 to 0.2 inches on both sides of tree branch. Photos included in chat. |
| Apr 2, 7:42 AM CDT | SNOW/ICE DMG | 2 Nne Chippewa Falls, WI | Multiple reports of trees down, and two powerlines down. Relayed via county dispatch. |
| Apr 2, 7:45 AM CDT | SNOW/ICE DMG | 2 Se Altoona, WI | Multiple reports of trees down, and two powerlines down. Relayed via county dispatch. |
| Apr 2, 7:46 AM CDT | SNOW/ICE DMG | 1 Ssw Menomonie, WI | Multiple reports of trees down, and one was on a powerline. Relayed via county dispatch. |
| Apr 2, 7:47 AM CDT | SNOW/ICE DMG | Colfax, WI | Tree down in Colfax due to icing. Relayed via county dispatch. |
| Apr 2, 7:53 AM CDT | FREEZING RAIN 0 | 2 E Richfield, MN | ASOS station KMSP Minneapolis-St. Paul AP. |
| Apr 2, 7:53 AM CDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.01 | 2 Ene Redwood Falls, MN | ASOS station KRWF Redwood Falls AP. |
| Apr 2, 7:53 AM CDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.04 | 2 Ese St. Paul, MN | ASOS station KSTP St. Paul Dwtn AP. |
| Apr 2, 7:53 AM CDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.08 | 2 Sw Eden Prairie, MN | ASOS station KFCM Eden Prairie AP. |
| Apr 2, 7:53 AM CDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.09 | 2 W Brooklyn Center, MN | ASOS station KMIC Crystal 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 00:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 41 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1684 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 60 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -95 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -8 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
988 WWUS43 KMPX 010811 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 311 AM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026 ...MESSY SPRING SYSTEM BRINGS FREEZING RAIN, SLEET, AND SNOWTO PORTIONS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY... .A strong spring system brings a variety of precipitation types to the region tonight through Thursday. While there is still some uncertainty in the exact track of the low, mainly snow & sleet is expected across central Minnesota, while a mix of freezing rain, sleet, & snow is expected for southern Minnesota, the Twin Cities metro, & western Wisconsin. The greatest travel impacts are expected across eastern Minnesota & west-central Wisconsin where icing amounts around 0.25" are likely, along with sleet & snow at times. This will lead to very slick roads, as well as the possibility of some downed tree branches & power outages. Elsewhere, freezing rain accumulations around 0.1" along with an inch or two of sleet & snow will lead to slick roads late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. MNZ063-069-070-076>078-020000- /O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.260402T0000Z-260403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0003.260402T0500Z-260402T1700Z/ Washington-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue- Including the cities of Stillwater, Red Wing, Hastings, Shakopee, Faribault, and Le Sueur 311 AM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch, sleet accumulations around three quarters of an inch, and ice accumulations around one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Dakota, Scott, Washington, Le Sueur, Rice, and Goodhue Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause isolated power outages. 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. && $$ WIZ023>028-020000- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0003.260402T0000Z-260403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0003.260402T0500Z-260402T1700Z/ St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Eau Claire, Hudson, Chippewa Falls, Durand, River Falls, and Menomonie 311 AM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch, sleet accumulations around three quarters of an inch, and ice accumulations around one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ WIZ014>016-020000- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0003.260402T0000Z-260403T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.260402T0500Z-260402T1700Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk- Including the cities of Osceola, Ladysmith, and Rice Lake 311 AM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch, sleet accumulations around 1 inch, and ice accumulations between one tenth and two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, and Rusk Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ041>045-047>050-054>058-064-020000- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.260402T0300Z-260403T0000Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns- Benton-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Little Falls, Mora, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Madison, Long Prairie, Willmar, Glenwood, Morris, Litchfield, Montevideo, Alexandria, Benson, Princeton, and Granite Falls 311 AM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches, sleet accumulations around three quarters of an inch, and light ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Benton, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MNZ051>053-059>062-065>068-073>075-082>085-020000- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.260402T0500Z-260402T1700Z/ Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Renville- McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth- Waseca-Steele- Including the cities of Chaska, Owatonna, Blaine, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, Center City, St Peter, Chanhassen, Cambridge, Minneapolis, Mankato, St James, Victoria, Waseca, Olivia, St Paul, Gaylord, Monticello, Elk River, and Hutchinson 311 AM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch, sleet accumulations around one half of an inch, and ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ ETA
6 follow-up statements
202 WWUS43 KMPX 011808 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 108 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026 ...MESSY SPRING SYSTEM BRINGS FREEZING RAIN, SLEET, AND SNOWTO PORTIONS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY... .A powerful spring weather system will bring widespread precipitation to the region beginning tonight and lingering through Thursday, with areas of wet snow, freezing rain, sleet, and rain all expected depending on timing and location. Western and central Minnesota will experience mainly slushy wet snow with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, meanwhile rain is favored in southern and southeastern Minnesota. In between the snow and rain, a messy wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain will result in ice accumulations and slippery travel. There is still a moderate degree of uncertainty regarding ice accumulation amounts, due to temperatures being very close to freezing and a fluctuation of only a degree or two likely having a large impact on final amounts. The greatest impacts from icing and freezing rain will occur over western Wisconsin and portions of east-central to southwestern Minnesota, with accumulations up to a quarter inch in Minnesota and a few tenths of an inch in Wisconsin. Power outages are possible due to icing of power lines in addition to gusty winds, and slippery to impossible travel will occur where ice accumulates. Slow travel from wet slushy snow is expected in western and central Minnesota. WIZ027-028-021700- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.W.0003.260402T0500Z-260402T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.IS.W.0001.260402T0500Z-260402T1700Z/ Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire 108 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026 ...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch, sleet accumulations around one quarter of an inch, and ice accumulations between two tenths and four tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ MNZ060-062-065>068-073>075-021700- /O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.260402T0500Z-260402T1700Z/ /O.EXA.KMPX.WS.W.0003.260402T0500Z-260402T1700Z/ Hennepin-Ramsey-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet- Including the cities of St Peter, Chanhassen, Hutchinson, Victoria, Gaylord, Chaska, St Paul, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, Minneapolis, and Olivia 108 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch, sleet accumulations around one half of an inch, and ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...McLeod, Renville, Sibley, Carver, Hennepin, Ramsey, Brown, Nicollet, and Redwood Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday 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 511mn.org for road conditions. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ WIZ014>016-021700- /O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.260402T0500Z-260402T1700Z/ /O.EXA.KMPX.WS.W.0003.260402T0500Z-260402T1700Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk- Including the cities of Ladysmith, Osceola, and Rice Lake 108 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch, sleet accumulations around one third of an inch, and ice accumulations between one tenth and one quarter of an inch. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, and Rusk Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ MNZ063-069-070-076>078-021700- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0003.260402T0500Z-260402T1700Z/ Washington-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue- Including the cities of Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Stillwater, Faribault, and Red Wing 108 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch, sleet accumulations around three quarters of an inch, and ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Dakota, Scott, Washington, Le Sueur, Rice, and Goodhue Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday 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 511mn.org for road conditions. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ WIZ023>026-021700- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0003.260402T0500Z-260402T1700Z/ St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin- Including the cities of Durand, River Falls, Menomonie, and Hudson 108 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch, sleet accumulations around three quarters of an inch, and ice accumulations up to one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ MNZ041>045-047>050-054>058-064-021700- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.260402T0300Z-260403T0000Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns- Benton-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Madison, Litchfield, Glenwood, Long Prairie, Mora, Little Falls, Benson, Sauk Rapids, St Cloud, Princeton, Granite Falls, Alexandria, Morris, Montevideo, and Willmar 108 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches, sleet accumulations around one half of an inch, and ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Benton, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MNZ051>053-059-061-082>085-021700- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.260402T0500Z-260402T1700Z/ Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Anoka-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca- Steele- Including the cities of Monticello, St James, Waseca, Owatonna, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Blaine, and Mankato 108 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches, sleet accumulations around one third of an inch, and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Blue Earth, Steele, Waseca, and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ TDH
992 WWUS43 KMPX 011920 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 220 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026 ...MESSY SPRING SYSTEM BRINGS FREEZING RAIN, SLEET, AND SNOWTO PORTIONS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY... .A powerful spring weather system will bring widespread precipitation to the region beginning tonight and lingering through Thursday, with areas of wet snow, freezing rain, sleet, and rain all expected depending on timing and location. Western and central Minnesota will experience mainly slushy wet snow with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, meanwhile rain is favored in southern and southeastern Minnesota. In between the snow and rain, a messy wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain will result in ice accumulations and slippery travel. There is still a moderate degree of uncertainty regarding ice accumulation amounts, due to temperatures being very close to freezing and a fluctuation of only a degree or two likely having a large impact on final amounts. The greatest impacts from icing and freezing rain will occur over western Wisconsin and portions of east-central to southwestern Minnesota, with accumulations up to a quarter inch in Minnesota and a few tenths of an inch in Wisconsin. Power outages are possible due to icing of power lines in addition to gusty winds, and slippery to impossible travel will occur where ice accumulates. Slow travel from wet slushy snow is expected in western and central Minnesota. WIZ027-028-021700- /O.CON.KMPX.IS.W.0001.260402T0500Z-260402T1700Z/ Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire 220 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026 ...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch, sleet accumulations around one quarter of an inch, and ice accumulations between two tenths and four tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ MNZ060-062-063-065>070-073>078-021700- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0003.260402T0500Z-260402T1700Z/ Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott- Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue- Including the cities of St Peter, Chanhassen, Hutchinson, Victoria, Gaylord, Chaska, St Paul, Redwood Falls, Shakopee, Hastings, Red Wing, Le Sueur, Stillwater, New Ulm, Faribault, Minneapolis, and Olivia 220 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch, sleet accumulations around three quarters of an inch, and ice accumulations around one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...McLeod, Renville, Sibley, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Brown, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Rice, Goodhue, and Redwood Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ WIZ014>016-023>026-021700- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0003.260402T0500Z-260402T1700Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin- Including the cities of Durand, River Falls, Hudson, Osceola, Ladysmith, Rice Lake, and Menomonie 220 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch, sleet accumulations around three quarters of an inch, and ice accumulations around one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday 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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ MNZ041>045-047>050-054>058-064-021700- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.260402T0300Z-260403T0000Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns- Benton-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Madison, Litchfield, Glenwood, Long Prairie, Mora, Little Falls, Benson, Sauk Rapids, St Cloud, Princeton, Granite Falls, Alexandria, Morris, Montevideo, and Willmar 220 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches, sleet accumulations around one half of an inch, and ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Benton, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MNZ051>053-059-061-082>085-021700- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.260402T0500Z-260402T1700Z/ Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Anoka-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca- Steele- Including the cities of Monticello, St James, Waseca, Owatonna, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Blaine, and Mankato 220 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches, sleet accumulations around one third of an inch, and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Blue Earth, Steele, Waseca, and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ TDH
980 WWUS43 KMPX 020803 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 303 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...MESSY SPRING SYSTEM BRINGS FREEZING RAIN, SLEET, AND SNOW THROUGH THIS MORNING... .Western and central Minnesota will experience mainly slushy wet snow with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, meanwhile rain is favored in southern and southeastern Minnesota. In between the snow and rain, a messy wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain will result in ice accumulations and slippery travel. There is still a moderate degree of uncertainty regarding ice accumulation amounts, due to temperatures being very close to freezing and a fluctuation of only a degree or two likely having a large impact on final amounts. The greatest impacts from icing and freezing rain will occur over western Wisconsin and east-central Minnesota, with accumulations up to a quarter inch in Minnesota and a few tenths of an inch in Wisconsin. Power outages are possible due to icing of power lines in addition to gusty winds, and slippery to impossible travel will occur where ice accumulates. Slow travel from wet slushy snow is expected in western and central Minnesota. MNZ065>067-073>075-021700- /O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260402T1700Z/ /O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260402T1700Z/ Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet- Including the cities of Gaylord, Olivia, New Ulm, Redwood Falls, St Peter, and Hutchinson 303 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch, sleet accumulations between one tenth and two tenths of an inch, and ice accumulations between one tenth and two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...McLeod, Renville, Sibley, Brown, Nicollet, and Redwood Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CDT today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ WIZ027-028-021700- /O.CON.KMPX.IS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260402T1700Z/ Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire 303 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY... * WHAT...Significant icing. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch, sleet accumulations around one quarter of an inch, and ice accumulations between two tenths and one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CDT today. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ MNZ060-062-063-068>070-076>078-021700- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260402T1700Z/ Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice- Goodhue- Including the cities of Shakopee, Le Sueur, Stillwater, Hastings, Chaska, Chanhassen, Faribault, St Paul, Minneapolis, Victoria, and Red Wing 303 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch, sleet accumulations between one tenth and two tenths of an inch, and ice accumulations between one tenth and two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Le Sueur, Rice, and Goodhue Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CDT today. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ WIZ014>016-023>026-021700- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260402T1700Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin- Including the cities of Rice Lake, Osceola, Menomonie, River Falls, Hudson, Durand, and Ladysmith 303 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch, sleet accumulations around one quarter of an inch, and ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CDT today. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday 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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ MNZ041>045-047>050-054>058-064-030000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260403T0000Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns- Benton-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Alexandria, Little Falls, Glenwood, St Cloud, Long Prairie, Sauk Rapids, Benson, Litchfield, Madison, Granite Falls, Princeton, Morris, Montevideo, Willmar, and Mora 303 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches, sleet accumulations around one half of an inch, and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Benton, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MNZ051>053-059-061-082>085-021700- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260402T1700Z/ Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Anoka-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca- Steele- Including the cities of St James, Center City, Elk River, Monticello, Blaine, Mankato, Owatonna, Waseca, and Cambridge 303 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch, sleet accumulations between one tenth and two tenths of an inch, and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Blue Earth, Steele, Waseca, and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CDT today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ ETA
922 WWUS43 KMPX 021159 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 659 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...MESSY SPRING SYSTEM BRINGS FREEZING RAIN, SLEET, AND SNOW THROUGH THIS MORNING... .Western and central Minnesota will experience mainly slushy wet snow with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, meanwhile rain is favored in southern and southeastern Minnesota. In between the snow and rain, a messy wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain will result in ice accumulations and slippery travel. There is still a moderate degree of uncertainty regarding ice accumulation amounts, due to temperatures being very close to freezing and a fluctuation of only a degree or two likely having a large impact on final amounts. The greatest impacts from icing and freezing rain will occur over western Wisconsin and east-central Minnesota, with accumulations up to a quarter inch in Minnesota and a few tenths of an inch in Wisconsin. Power outages are possible due to icing of power lines in addition to gusty winds, and slippery to impossible travel will occur where ice accumulates. Slow travel from wet slushy snow is expected in western and central Minnesota. MNZ060-062-068-021500- /O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260402T1700Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260402T1500Z/ Hennepin-Ramsey-Carver- Including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, St Paul, Minneapolis, and Victoria 659 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch, sleet accumulations up to one tenth of an inch, and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Carver, Hennepin, and Ramsey Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MNZ063-069-070-076>078-021500- /O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260402T1500Z/ Washington-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue- Including the cities of Le Sueur, Stillwater, Hastings, Faribault, Shakopee, and Red Wing 659 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch, sleet accumulations up to one tenth of an inch, and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Dakota, Scott, Washington, Le Sueur, Rice, and Goodhue Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday 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 511mn.org for road conditions. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ WIZ027-028-021700- /O.CON.KMPX.IS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260402T1700Z/ Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire 659 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY... * WHAT...Significant icing. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch, sleet accumulations between one tenth and two tenths of an inch, and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CDT today. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ WIZ014>016-023>026-021700- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260402T1700Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin- Including the cities of Rice Lake, Osceola, Menomonie, River Falls, Hudson, Durand, and Ladysmith 659 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch, sleet accumulations between one tenth and two tenths of an inch, and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CDT today. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday 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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ MNZ051>053-059-061-065>067-073>075-082>085-021500- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260402T1500Z/ Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Anoka-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood- Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele- Including the cities of Gaylord, St James, Center City, Elk River, Monticello, Blaine, Olivia, New Ulm, Mankato, Redwood Falls, Owatonna, Waseca, St Peter, Hutchinson, and Cambridge 659 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch, sleet accumulations up to one tenth of an inch, and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...McLeod, Renville, Sherburne, Sibley, Wright, Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Blue Earth, Brown, Nicollet, Steele, Waseca, Watonwan, and Redwood Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MNZ041>045-047>050-054>058-064-030000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260403T0000Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns- Benton-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Alexandria, Little Falls, Glenwood, St Cloud, Long Prairie, Sauk Rapids, Benson, Litchfield, Madison, Granite Falls, Princeton, Morris, Montevideo, Willmar, and Mora 659 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches, sleet accumulations around one third of an inch, and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Benton, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ ETA
282 WWUS43 KMPX 021458 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 958 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 MNZ063-069-070-076>078-021600- /O.EXP.KMPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260402T1500Z/ Washington-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue- Including the cities of Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Stillwater, and Shakopee 958 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... Temperatures have warmed enough that precipitation is transitioning to mainly rain. Warmer ground temperatures have kept surfaces from accumulating additional ice, so the warning will be allowed to expire. $$ MNZ051>053-059>062-065>068-073>075-082>085-021600- /O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260402T1500Z/ Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Renville- McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth- Waseca-Steele- Including the cities of Redwood Falls, Chaska, Center City, Cambridge, New Ulm, Olivia, Monticello, Owatonna, Mankato, Blaine, St Paul, Minneapolis, Waseca, Victoria, St Peter, Hutchinson, Elk River, Gaylord, St James, and Chanhassen 958 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... Temperatures have warmed enough that precipitation is transitioning to mainly rain. Warmer ground temperatures have kept surfaces from accumulating additional ice, so the advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ WIZ027-028-021700- /O.CON.KMPX.IS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260402T1700Z/ Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls 958 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY... * WHAT...Additional ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CDT today. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ WIZ014>016-023>026-021700- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260402T1700Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin- Including the cities of River Falls, Durand, Rice Lake, Osceola, Hudson, Ladysmith, and Menomonie 958 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional sleet accumulations up to one tenth of an inch, and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CDT today. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday 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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ MNZ041>045-047>050-054>058-064-030000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260403T0000Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns- Benton-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of St Cloud, Montevideo, Benson, Morris, Madison, Granite Falls, Alexandria, Litchfield, Long Prairie, Mora, Little Falls, Princeton, Willmar, Glenwood, and Sauk Rapids 958 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches, sleet accumulations around one quarter of an inch, and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Benton, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ Dye
091 WWUS43 KMPX 021648 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1148 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 WIZ027-028-021800- /O.EXP.KMPX.IS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260402T1700Z/ Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls 1148 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...ICE STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CDT TODAY... Temperatures have risen above freezing, with any lingering icing conditions expected to improve through the rest of the afternoon. $$ WIZ014>016-023>026-021800- /O.EXP.KMPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260402T1700Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin- Including the cities of Osceola, Hudson, River Falls, Rice Lake, Menomonie, Durand, and Ladysmith 1148 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CDT TODAY... Temperatures have risen above freezing, with any lingering icing conditions expected to improve through the rest of the afternoon. $$ MNZ041>045-047>050-054>058-064-030000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260403T0000Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns- Benton-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Sauk Rapids, Long Prairie, Madison, Montevideo, St Cloud, Little Falls, Litchfield, Alexandria, Princeton, Glenwood, Granite Falls, Willmar, Mora, Morris, and Benson 1148 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Total snow accumulations up to two inches, sleet accumulations around one quarter of an inch, and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Benton, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MPG
The office that day
Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 1:08 PM CDT | Ice Storm Warning | MPX | Chippewa, Eau Claire | 23 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.