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
...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
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and
southeast Minnesota and west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Feb 19, 2026 05:51
Until: Feb 19, 2026 09:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected.
* WHERE...Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and
Yellow Medicine Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The 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 30 below.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and
southeast Minnesota and west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 30 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 06:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central,
southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota and west central
Wisconsin.
* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.
* 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 23, 2026 17:46
Until: Jan 24, 2026 06:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
of 35 to 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously
cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central,
southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota and northwest and
west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM Thursday to 11 AM
CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through
Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 21, 2026 18:02
Until: Jan 22, 2026 06:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
of 35 to 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously
cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central,
southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota and northwest and
west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM Thursday to 11 AM
CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through
Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 21, 2026 18:02
Until: Jan 22, 2026 06:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
of 40 to 50 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously
cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible.
* WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs,
Douglas, Pope, and Stevens Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 5 PM Thursday to 11 AM
CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through
Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 21, 2026 18:02
Until: Jan 22, 2026 06:15
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
of 40 to 50 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously
cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible.
* WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs,
Douglas, Pope, and Stevens Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 5 PM Thursday to 11 AM
CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through
Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 21, 2026 18:02
Until: Jan 22, 2026 06:15
Winter Weather Advisory
...AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW AND SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS WILL CREATE LOW
VISIBILITY AND SLICK ROADS INTO THIS EVENING...
.The threat for blizzard conditions has ended across southern
Minnesota. Reduced visibility and slick roads from areas of blowing &
snow & scattered snow showers will continue into this evening.
* WHAT...Areas of blowing snow and scattered snow showers could
briefly reduce visibility to as low as one mile this evening.
SLick roads and untreated surfaces are anticipated through the
evening commute.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and west
central Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions will impact
the Wednesday evening commute.
From: Jan 21, 2026 23:54
Until: Jan 22, 2026 02:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...STRONG WINDS TO RESULT IN BLIZZARD CONDITION IN SOUTHWEST TO SOUTH
CENTRAL MINNESOTA...
.A round of light and fluffy snow will move through the region today,
resulting in minor accumulations of an inch or two. Winds increasing
this afternoon as the snow is ending will result in blowing snow and
reduced visibility, with Blizzard conditions expected from Redwood
County, southeast to Freeborn county in southwest and south central
Minnesota. A Winter Weather Advisory surrounds the Blizzard Warning
from west central through the rest of south central Minnesota, where
blowing snow will result in occasional blizzard conditions in open
areas this afternoon.
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Snow accumulations of one to two
inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph resulting in reduced
visibilities from blowing snow.
* WHERE...Kandiyohi, Renville, Sibley, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Steele,
and Waseca Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
From: Jan 21, 2026 16:14
Until: Jan 22, 2026 00:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW...
.A round of light and fluffy snow will move through the region today,
resulting in minor accumulations of an inch or two. Winds increasing
as the snow is falling will result in blowing snow and reduced
visibility, impacting travel conditions through the afternoon and
into the evening.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch.
Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Brown, Martin, Watonwan, Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle,
Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
From: Jan 21, 2026 08:19
Until: Jan 22, 2026 00:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...STRONG WINDS TO RESULT IN BLIZZARD CONDITION IN SOUTHWEST TO SOUTH
CENTRAL MINNESOTA...
.A round of light and fluffy snow will move through the region today,
resulting in minor accumulations of an inch or two. Winds increasing
this afternoon as the snow is ending will result in blowing snow and
reduced visibility, with Blizzard conditions expected from Redwood
County, southeast to Freeborn county in southwest and south central
Minnesota. A Winter Weather Advisory surrounds the Blizzard Warning
from west central through the rest of south central Minnesota, where
blowing snow will result in occasional blizzard conditions in open
areas this afternoon.
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Snow accumulations of one to two
inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph resulting in reduced
visibilities from blowing snow.
* WHERE...Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow
Medicine Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
From: Jan 21, 2026 16:14
Until: Jan 22, 2026 00:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central,
southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota and northwest and
west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 21, 2026 08:09
Until: Jan 21, 2026 22:00
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
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Areas of dense fog and freezing fog with visibility as low
as one quarter mile.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central
Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Freezing fog may deposit onto untreated or lesser traveled roads,
bridges and overpasses, creating slippery spots.
From: Jan 08, 2026 06:16
Until: Jan 08, 2026 14:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...RAIN AND FREEZING RAIN CONTINUES ACROSS EASTERN MINNESOTA AND
WESTERN WISCONSIN THIS MORNING...
.Temperatures early this morning continue to hover a degree or two on
either side of freezing. Surface observations have been bouncing
between rain and unknown precip/freezing rain. Precipitation has
mostly ended across western Minnesota, but dense fog and freezing fog
is expected to continue through much of the morning. Additional ice
accumulations of a light glaze up to a tenth of an inch are possible
for eastern Minnesota with a tenth to two tenths of an inch for
western Wisconsin. Even as rain comes to an end later this morning,
roads and untreated surfaces will remain slippery.
* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations up to one tenth
of an inch.
* WHERE...McLeod, Sherburne, Sibley, Wright, Anoka, Carver, Dakota,
Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Rice, and
Goodhue Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute.
From: Jan 06, 2026 08:20
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, 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 today.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 06, 2026 08:41
Until: Jan 06, 2026 18:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to two
tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...McLeod, Sherburne, Sibley, Wright, Anoka, Carver, Dakota,
Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Rice, and
Goodhue Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute.
From: Jan 06, 2026 00:51
Until: Jan 06, 2026 13:00
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.
From: Jan 06, 2026 00:51
Until: Jan 06, 2026 13:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around a
light glaze.
* WHERE...Kandiyohi, Meeker, Renville, Stearns, Chippewa, Pope, and
Swift Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible.
The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute.
From: Jan 06, 2026 00:51
Until: Jan 06, 2026 13:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to one
tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Benton, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Renville, Stearns,
Chippewa, Pope, and Swift Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
From: Jan 05, 2026 17:20
Until: Jan 06, 2026 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to one
tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...McLeod, Sherburne, Sibley, Wright, Anoka, Carver, Chisago,
Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Ramsey, Scott, and
Washington Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
From: Jan 05, 2026 17:20
Until: Jan 06, 2026 12:00
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
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around one
tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...McLeod, Sherburne, Sibley, Wright, Anoka, Carver, Chisago,
Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Ramsey, Scott, and
Washington Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute.
From: Jan 05, 2026 21:20
Until: Jan 06, 2026 09:30
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around a
light glaze.
* WHERE...Benton, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Renville, Stearns,
Chippewa, Pope, and Swift Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible.
The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute.
From: Jan 05, 2026 21:20
Until: Jan 06, 2026 09:30
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...Sleet and freezing expected. Sleet accumulations up to one
tenth of an inch, and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Jan 04, 2026 16:28
Until: Jan 04, 2026 22:00
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
eastern Minnesota by this afternoon. Precipitation will continue into
western Wisconsin where there is a better chance of a mix or
changeover to snow. While accumulations of both ice and snow will be
minor, slick road conditions are likely.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Sleet accumulations up to one
tenth of an inch, and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Minnesota.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 4 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Jan 04, 2026 09:09
Until: Jan 04, 2026 21:15
Winter Weather Advisory
...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS TO PERSIST TODAY DUE TO BLOWING SNOW
AND SLIPPERY ROADS...
.Although the potent storm system responsible for the blizzard
conditions and accumulating snow has shifted east of the area, its
residual impacts will persist across central and southern MN through
western WI. Road conditions are still hazardous due to icy layers
under the accumulating snow, while elevated winds are still producing
reduced visibility and blowing snow conditions. These elements will
make for hazardous travel conditions through the day today, even with
winds diminishing and partial clearing by later today.
If necessary to be out traveling today, motorists are urged to allow
plenty of extra travel time and allow plenty of space between
vehicles as slippery roads may still be encountered.
* WHAT...Blowing snow and slippery roads, bridges and overpasses.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central,
southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota and northwest and
west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, are likely
slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions will impact the
Monday morning and evening commutes.
From: Dec 29, 2025 12:13
Until: Dec 30, 2025 00:00
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 3
inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Sibley, Carver, Scott, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault,
Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Rice, Steele, Waseca, and
Watonwan Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 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. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning
commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
From: Dec 29, 2025 03:48
Until: Dec 29, 2025 15:00
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
...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
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 3
and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Sibley, Carver, Scott, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault,
Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Rice, Steele, Waseca, and
Watonwan Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 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. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning
commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
From: Dec 28, 2025 22:01
Until: Dec 29, 2025 10:15
Blizzard Warning
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN
MINNESOTA...
...TRAVEL NOT ADVISED ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA...
.Steady snow will continue through the evening and taper off
overnight. 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 by this evening,
leading to 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. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Sibley, Carver, Scott, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault,
Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Rice, Steele, Waseca, and
Watonwan Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST 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. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
From: Dec 28, 2025 18:15
Until: Dec 29, 2025 06:15
Blizzard Warning
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN
MINNESOTA...
...TRAVEL NOT ADVISED ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA...
.Steady snow will continue through the evening and taper off
overnight. 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 by this evening,
leading to 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. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
10 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. Travel could be very
difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
From: Dec 28, 2025 18:15
Until: Dec 29, 2025 06:15
