Winter Weather Advisory issued March 4 at 1:45PM CST until March 5 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
...HEAVY SNOWFALL AND STRONG WINDS THIS EVENING INTO WEDNESDAY... .Our messy early-Spring weather system is ongoing across portions of the area this afternoon, with increasing winds as we transition to snow resulting in significant visibility reductions and hazardous travel. Rain will quickly change to snow from west central Minnesota to south central Minnesota this evening into tonight. Winds intensify from the north and become strong with gusts between 45 to 55 mph. The combination of these winds with falling snow will cause significant visibility reductions with a period of blizzard conditions expected. Blowing and drifting snow with whiteout conditions, particularly
Winter Storm Warning issued March 4 at 1:45PM CST until March 5 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
...HEAVY SNOWFALL AND STRONG WINDS THIS EVENING INTO WEDNESDAY... .Our messy early-Spring weather system is ongoing across portions of the area this afternoon, with increasing winds as we transition to snow resulting in significant visibility reductions and hazardous travel. Rain will quickly change to snow from west central Minnesota to south central Minnesota this evening into tonight. Winds intensify from the north and become strong with gusts between 45 to 55 mph. The combination of these winds with falling snow will cause significant visibility reductions with a period of blizzard conditions expected. Blowing and drifting snow with whiteout conditions, particularly
Winter Storm Watch issued March 3 at 2:26PM CST until March 5 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Dakota, Blue Earth, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Rice, Steele, Waseca, Watonwan, and Goodhue Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the
Wind Advisory issued February 28 at 7:43AM CST until February 28 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Kanabec County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory issued February 27 at 8:46PM CST until February 28 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Chisago and Isanti Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 1:26PM CST until February 20 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 29 below expected. * WHERE...Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Martin, Steele, Waseca, Watonwan, and Redwood Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 9:59AM CST until February 19 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 36 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 18 at 9:59AM CST until February 19 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 42 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Extreme Cold Watch issued February 16 at 8:13PM CST until February 18 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 32 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 16 at 8:13PM CST until February 17 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible. * WHERE...Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Waseca, and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.