Winter Weather Advisory
...BAND OF ACCUMULATING SNOW CONTINUES OVER PORTIONS OF WESTERN,
CENTRAL, AND EASTERN MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN WISCONSIN TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches.
* WHERE...Kandiyohi, Meeker, Stearns, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and
Swift Counties.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Feb 19, 2026 05:51
Until: Feb 19, 2026 09:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and
northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Impacts will be increased due to the snow
being heavy and slushy.
From: Feb 18, 2026 18:56
Until: Feb 19, 2026 03:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS OCCURRING ALONG THE MINNESOTA RIVER IN
SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA...
.Snow continues across southern and western Minnesota. Visibilities
remain less than 1/4 mile in areas along the Minnesota River where
gusts of 45 to 55 mph are occurring. This is leading to blizzard
conditions from Granite Falls and Olivia to Redwood Falls, New Ulm,
and Mankato. A Blizzard Warning is in effect for these areas. Farther
north, light to moderate snow continues which will result in travel
impacts into this evening. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in
effect south of I-94 in Minnesota, except along I-90 where much drier
air should prevent much snow from reaching the ground.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds
gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Kandiyohi, Meeker, Stearns, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui
Parle, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Wednesday evening commute. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.
From: Feb 18, 2026 18:19
Until: Feb 19, 2026 03:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...BANDS OF HEAVY SNOW CONTINUE TO LIFT NORTH OVER SOUTHERN AND
EASTERN MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN WISCONSIN THIS EVENING...
.Snow continues across southern and eastern Minnesota into western
Wisconsin. Bands of snow, some heavy at times, will result in travel
impacts through this evening. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in
effect south of I-94 and north and east of the Minnesota River in
Minnesota. In addition, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect
for portions of western Wisconsin, mainly surrounding the I-94
corridor as travel conditions have deteriorated.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Kandiyohi, Meeker, Stearns, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui
Parle, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Wednesday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of gusty winds and falling
snow will reduce visibility and cause slippery travel.
From: Feb 19, 2026 00:09
Until: Feb 19, 2026 03:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Areas of blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Drifting snow and areas of blowing snow. Blowing snow
will reduce visibility in open country, at times to half a mile,
especially areas that are prone to blowing snow. Plan on slippery
road conditions.
From: Feb 01, 2026 15:15
Until: Feb 01, 2026 23:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow
accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and
northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Falling and blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and
sudden
reductions to visibility, making travel difficult, especially in
rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. Plan on slippery road
conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are possible in
eastern Red River Valley Sunday. Chance for blizzard conditions in
this area is 20%.
From: Jan 31, 2026 18:29
Until: Feb 01, 2026 02:30
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation and areas of blowing snow expected.
Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches, locally up to 4
inches, and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting
as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and
northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...From noon today to noon CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions. Falling and blowing snow will lead to areas of quick
and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel difficult,
especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow.
From: Jan 31, 2026 12:25
Until: Jan 31, 2026 20:30
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation and areas of blowing snow expected.
Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches, locally up to 4
inches, and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting
as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and
northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...From noon Saturday to noon CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions. Falling and blowing snow will lead to areas of quick
and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel difficult,
especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow.
From: Jan 31, 2026 03:56
Until: Jan 31, 2026 12:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west
central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The hazardously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged
exposure and improper clothing.
From: Jan 30, 2026 11:30
Until: Jan 30, 2026 16:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west
central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged
exposure.
From: Jan 30, 2026 04:09
Until: Jan 30, 2026 12:15
Special Weather Statement
Brief periods of heavy snow and blowing snow will affect
northwest Minnesota and parts the Red River Valley. These
conditions are associated with multiple areas of heavy snow moving
across the region. Persons and vehicles across this area can
expect conditions to suddenly deteriorate to extremely poor
visibility for brief periods of time. These conditions will
continue through 3 am. Rapid changes in visibility and difficult
travel conditions may lead to accidents. If you are traveling in
these conditions, reduce your speed and turn on headlights. Don't
slam on brakes.
From: Jan 27, 2026 04:44
Until: Jan 27, 2026 09:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 31 below.
* WHERE...Big Stone and Traverse Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 24, 2026 04:54
Until: Jan 24, 2026 15:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 40 below.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wadena, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter
Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Ransom, Richland, and
Sargent Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 24, 2026 02:47
Until: Jan 24, 2026 12:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central
Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 to 10
minutes.
From: Jan 24, 2026 02:47
Until: Jan 24, 2026 12:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected today. Air
temperatures of 26 to 31 below zero expected tonight.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Benton, Morrison, Todd, Chisago, Isanti,
Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Douglas Counties. In Wisconsin, Barron,
Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, and St. Croix Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed
to these temperatures.
From: Jan 23, 2026 19:48
Until: Jan 24, 2026 08:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 31 below expected.
* WHERE...Big Stone and Traverse Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 20:45
Until: Jan 24, 2026 06:45
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 39 below.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west
central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...The hazardously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 19, 2026 10:42
Until: Jan 19, 2026 18:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central,
southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 19, 2026 07:42
Until: Jan 19, 2026 18:00
Special Weather Statement
Brief periods of blowing snow will affect the eastern Red River
Valley until 6am. These conditions are associated with light snow
showers and strong winds moving across the region. Persons and
vehicles across this area can expect conditions to suddenly
deteriorate to extremely poor visibility for brief periods of
time. These conditions will continue through as late as 6 am.
Rapid changes in visibility and difficult travel conditions may
lead to accidents. If you are traveling in these conditions,
reduce your speed and turn on headlights. Don't slam on brakes.
From: Jan 19, 2026 05:54
Until: Jan 19, 2026 12:00
Special Weather Statement
An area of fog, locally dense with visibilities under 1/4 mile,
is over Wadena county, including Wadena, Sebeka and Menahga and
spreads into eastern Otter Tail county. Fog will lift by 9 am.
From: Jan 08, 2026 12:24
Until: Jan 08, 2026 18:30
Special Weather Statement
Areas of fog are expected into the early morning hours Wednesday,
with locally dense fog with visibility to around one-quarter mile
or less. Travelers should be prepared for rapidly deteriorating
visibility, and to use extra caution at intersections and railroad
crossings. The dense fog is expected to move northeast with
improving conditions by 4AM for most areas in northwest MN.
From: Jan 07, 2026 04:26
Until: Jan 07, 2026 10:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Kandiyohi, Stearns, Todd, Douglas, Pope, and Swift
Counties. This includes I-94 from St. Cloud to near Ashby, US-71
between Willmar and Wadena, and US-12 between Willmar and the Big
Stone County line.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 05, 2026 17:00
Until: Jan 06, 2026 18:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Kandiyohi, Stearns, Todd, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Swift
Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will be below freezing, resulting
in freezing fog. This may result in some patchy ice developing,
especially on elevated surfaces.
From: Jan 05, 2026 21:37
Until: Jan 06, 2026 09:45
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Big Stone and Traverse Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 05, 2026 17:40
Until: Jan 06, 2026 03:45
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and
northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Light freezing drizzle or mist may also occur making some surfaces
slippery.
From: Jan 05, 2026 19:37
Until: Jan 06, 2026 03:45
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wadena, East Becker, West Becker, East Otter
Tail, Grant, West Otter Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North
Dakota, Ransom, Richland, and Sargent Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Light freezing drizzle or mist may also occur making some surfaces
slippery.
From: Jan 05, 2026 19:37
Until: Jan 06, 2026 03:45
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Areas of dense fog, with visibility one quarter mile or
less.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and
northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Light freezing drizzle or mist may also occur making some roads
slippery.
From: Jan 05, 2026 17:52
Until: Jan 06, 2026 02:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wadena, East Becker, West Becker, East Otter
Tail, Grant, West Otter Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North
Dakota, Ransom, Richland, and Sargent Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 05, 2026 17:52
Until: Jan 06, 2026 02:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Areas of light freezing drizzle through this evening.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota and
northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Pockets of dense freezing fog may also reduce
visibility to one quarter mile or less at times.
From: Jan 04, 2026 15:31
Until: Jan 04, 2026 23:45
Winter Weather Advisory
...MIX OF FREEZING RAIN, SLEET, AND SNOW EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON...
.A mix of freezing rain and sleet is expected to develop across
central Minnesota late this morning. Precipitation will continue into
western Wisconsin this afternoon. In Minnesota, a brief period of
sleet is expected before a transition to freezing rain. In western
Wisconsin, precipitation is expected to be mainly sleet. While
accumulations of both ice and sleet will be minor, slick road
conditions are likely.
* WHAT...Freezing fog and freezing drizzle expected. Total ice
accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...Todd and Douglas Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous.
From: Jan 04, 2026 16:28
Until: Jan 04, 2026 22:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Intermittent light freezing drizzle expected.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Big Stone and Traverse Counties. In South
Dakota, Roberts County.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous from a light accumulation of
glaze ice from freezing drizzle.
From: Jan 04, 2026 16:41
Until: Jan 04, 2026 21:00
Special Weather Statement
Freezing drizzle and pockets of light freezing rain are possible
late this morning into the afternoon. There is a 30 percent chance
for a light glaze of ice, especially on untreated surfaces in
areas that experience these pockets of freezing precipitation.
It only takes a small amount of freezing rain to cause hazardous
travel.
From: Jan 04, 2026 09:03
Until: Jan 04, 2026 16:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Storm total snowfall up to 2 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west
central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Ongoing snowfall will lead to reduced visibility and
potential travel delays.
From: Dec 31, 2025 11:50
Until: Dec 31, 2025 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing drizzle. Light glaze of ice accumulation.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west
central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
From: Dec 31, 2025 02:05
Until: Dec 31, 2025 09:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and
northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Dec 28, 2025 20:02
Until: Dec 29, 2025 15:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and
southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Dec 29, 2025 05:36
Until: Dec 29, 2025 13:45
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
between 1 and 4 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50
mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and
northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...From 3 AM CST Sunday through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery
road conditions. Whiteout conditions may make travel extremely
dangerous or impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree
branches.
From: Dec 28, 2025 09:00
Until: Dec 29, 2025 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow
accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will lead
to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making
travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to
blowing snow. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
From: Dec 29, 2025 05:36
Until: Dec 29, 2025 12:00
Blizzard Warning
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN
MINNESOTA...
...TRAVEL IS NOT ADVISED...
.Light to moderate snow will continue through the rest of the evening
and taper off overnight. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3
inches are expected on top of the 4 to 6 inches that has fallen
today. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 40 to 50 mph
are expected overnight, leading to a continuation of blizzard
conditions in open areas of western and southern Minnesota through
early Monday morning.
A Blizzard Warning is in effect west of a line from Long Prairie to
St. Cloud, the southwest Twin Cities metro, and Albert Lea. A Winter
Storm Warning is in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and
western Wisconsin.
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 2
inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Stearns, Todd, Wright,
Redwood, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift,
and Yellow Medicine Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST 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.
From: Dec 29, 2025 03:48
Until: Dec 29, 2025 12:00
Blizzard Warning
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to
one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and
southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Whiteout conditions will
make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
From: Dec 29, 2025 05:36
Until: Dec 29, 2025 12:00
Blizzard Warning
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to
one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and
northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Whiteout conditions will
make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
From: Dec 29, 2025 01:10
Until: Dec 29, 2025 12:00
Blizzard Warning
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN
MINNESOTA...
...TRAVEL IS NOT ADVISED...
.Steady snow will continue through the evening and taper off
overnight. Total accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are forecast across
eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to
4 or 5 inches across far western Minnesota. In addition, strong
northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph are expected this evening,
leading to a continuation of blizzard conditions in open areas of
western and southern Minnesota through early Monday morning.
A Blizzard Warning is in effect west of a line from Long Prairie to
St. Cloud, the southwest Twin Cities metro, and Albert Lea. A Winter
Storm Warning is in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and
western Wisconsin.
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 2
and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Stearns, Todd, Wright,
Redwood, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift,
and Yellow Medicine Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST 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.
From: Dec 28, 2025 22:01
Until: Dec 29, 2025 10:15
