Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.
* WHERE...Blue Earth, Faribault, Freeborn, Steele, and Waseca
Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 AM to 4 PM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Feb 17, 2026 20:42
Until: Feb 18, 2026 11:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Brown, Martin, Watonwan, Redwood, Lac Qui Parle, and Yellow
Medicine Counties.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of snow could accompany the strong
winds at times across western Minnesota, which could lead to
blowing snow and reduced visibility.
From: Feb 17, 2026 20:42
Until: Feb 18, 2026 11:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 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 11 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The very 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 26, 2026 03:00
Until: Jan 26, 2026 17:00
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
...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 40 mph.
* WHERE...Blue Earth, Faribault, and Freeborn 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.
From: Jan 21, 2026 08:19
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
Winter Weather Advisory
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW...
.A round of light and fluffy snow will move across the area on
Wednesday. New snow accumulation is only expected to amount to an
inch or two but the combination of fresh snow alongside increasingly
gusty winds will result in blowing snow on Wednesday. This will lead
to reduced visibility and slow travel Wednesday morning and
afternoon.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations one to two inches.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Brown, Martin, Watonwan, Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle,
Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
From: Jan 20, 2026 19:51
Until: Jan 21, 2026 12:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
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 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 20, 2026 18:57
Until: Jan 21, 2026 12:00
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, south central,
southeast, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west
central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...Until 9 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 09:00
Until: Jan 08, 2026 15:00
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
...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
...MAJOR WINTER STORM TO BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF
WESTERN AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA ALONG WITH POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT
ACCUMULATING SNOW TO CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN
WISCONSIN LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
.A developing potent winter storm over the Central Plains this
morning will become much stronger as it moves toward the Great Lakes
through Monday morning. Snow will develop over western Minnesota near
sunrise, with a rain/snow mix developing farther east. The rain/snow
mix across eastern Minnesota and Wisconsin will quickly turn to snow
later this morning as temperatures drop during the daylight hours.
Steady snow will continue through early Monday morning. Accumulations
of 6 to 10 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western
Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to a few 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 central and southern Minnesota through
early Monday morning.
A Blizzard Warning is in effect in a corridor from Morris and Long
Prairie, south to Granite Falls and the far southwestern Twin Cities
metro, to the Mankato and Albert Lea areas. A Winter Storm Warning is
in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
Travel conditions will become dangerous later today through early
Monday morning. Alternative travel plans should be considered.
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 5 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Sibley, Carver, Scott, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault,
Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Rice, Steele, Waseca, and
Watonwan Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 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 10:53
Until: Dec 28, 2025 23:00
Blizzard Warning
...ACCUMULATING SNOW AND STRONG WINDS EXPECTED TO BRING BLIZZARD
CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA
LATE SUNDAY MORNING AND SUNDAY NIGHT...
.A developing winter storm over the Northern Plains this evening will
become much stronger as it moves across the Upper Midwest Sunday and
Sunday night. Snow will develop over western Minnesota near sunrise,
with a rain/snow mix developing farther east. The rain/snow mix
across eastern Minnesota and Wisconsin will quickly turn to snow as
colder air moves in mid to late morning. Steady snow will continue
through late Sunday night. Accumulations of 5 to 9 inches are
forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts
tapering off to a couple inches across far western Minnesota. In
addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph are expected
by Sunday afternoon, leading to blizzard conditions in open areas of
central and southern Minnesota through Sunday night.
A Blizzard Warning is in effect in a corridor from Morris and Long
Prairie, south to Granite Falls and the far southwestern Twin Cities
metro, to the Mankato and Albert Lea areas. A Winter Storm Warning is
in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Brown, Martin, and Watonwan Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 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 03:47
Until: Dec 28, 2025 16:00
Blizzard Warning
...ACCUMULATING SNOW AND STRONG WINDS EXPECTED TO BRING BLIZZARD
CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA
LATE SUNDAY MORNING AND SUNDAY NIGHT...
.A developing winter storm over the Northern Plains this evening will
become much stronger as it moves across the Upper Midwest Sunday and
Sunday night. Snow will develop over western Minnesota near sunrise,
with a rain/snow mix developing farther east. The rain/snow mix
across eastern Minnesota and Wisconsin will quickly turn to snow as
colder air moves in mid to late morning. Steady snow will continue
through late Sunday night. Accumulations of 5 to 9 inches are
forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts
tapering off to a couple inches across far western Minnesota. In
addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph are expected
by Sunday afternoon, leading to blizzard conditions in open areas of
central and southern Minnesota through Sunday night.
A Blizzard Warning is in effect in a corridor from Morris and Long
Prairie, south to Granite Falls and the far southwestern Twin Cities
metro, to the Mankato and Albert Lea areas. A Winter Storm Warning is
in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and west
central Minnesota.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 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 03:47
Until: Dec 28, 2025 16:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility as low as one quarter mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and west
central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 28, 2025 00:28
Until: Dec 28, 2025 12:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility as low as one quarter mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central,
southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota and northwest and
west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 28, 2025 00:28
Until: Dec 28, 2025 12:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and west
central Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 27, 2025 17:46
Until: Dec 28, 2025 06:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Renville, Sibley, Carver, Scott, Blue Earth, Brown, Le
Sueur, Nicollet, Rice, Steele, Waseca, Watonwan, Chippewa, and
Swift Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 27, 2025 17:46
Until: Dec 28, 2025 06:00
Winter Storm Watch
...POTENT WINTER STORM TO BRING ACCUMULATING SNOW AND POSSIBLE
BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN
WISCONSIN SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...
.A developing winter system over the Northern Plains today will
become much stronger as it moves across the Upper Midwest Sunday
through Sunday night. Snow will develop over western and southern MN
Sunday morning while rain commences over eastern MN and western WI.
The rain will change over to all snow as the temperature drops during
the day Sunday. The snow will become moderate to heavy at times,
especially over eastern MN and western WI Sunday through Sunday
evening, producing snow accumulations in excess of 4 to 6 inches over
eastern MN and western WI. In addition, strong winds will develop
Sunday evening through Sunday night while snow continues to fall,
significantly reducing visibility across the region. The strongest
winds and lowest visibilities are expected over western through far
southern MN, where blizzard conditions are possible.
Travel may become significantly impacted Sunday through Sunday night,
due to both moderate to heavy falling snow at times along with strong
winds accompanying the falling snow which may reduce visibilities for
prolonged periods. All are urged to keep up with the latest forecasts
and prepare to alter travel if necessary.
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
between 4 and 6 inches. A light glazing of ice is possible. Winds
could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...McLeod, Sibley, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn,
Martin, Nicollet, Steele, Waseca, and Watonwan Counties.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very
difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning commute.
From: Dec 27, 2025 09:34
Until: Dec 27, 2025 23:15
Winter Storm Watch
...POTENT WINTER STORM TO BRING ACCUMULATING SNOW AND POSSIBLE
BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN
WISCONSIN SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...
.A developing winter system over the Northern Plains today will
become much stronger as it moves across the Upper Midwest Sunday
through Sunday night. Snow will develop over western and southern MN
Sunday morning while rain commences over eastern MN and western WI.
The rain will change over to all snow as the temperature drops during
the day Sunday. The snow will become moderate to heavy at times,
especially over eastern MN and western WI Sunday through Sunday
evening, producing snow accumulations in excess of 4 to 6 inches over
eastern MN and western WI. In addition, strong winds will develop
Sunday evening through Sunday night while snow continues to fall,
significantly reducing visibility across the region. The strongest
winds and lowest visibilities are expected over western through far
southern MN, where blizzard conditions are possible.
Travel may become significantly impacted Sunday through Sunday night,
due to both moderate to heavy falling snow at times along with strong
winds accompanying the falling snow which may reduce visibilities for
prolonged periods. All are urged to keep up with the latest forecasts
and prepare to alter travel if necessary.
* WHAT...Snow likely, possibly heavy at times. Total snow
accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. A light glazing of ice is
possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and
southeast Minnesota.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Dec 27, 2025 09:34
Until: Dec 27, 2025 23:15
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility as low as one quarter mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central,
southwest, and west central Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 27, 2025 10:41
Until: Dec 27, 2025 18:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central,
southwest, and west central Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 27, 2025 04:02
Until: Dec 27, 2025 18:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Blue Earth, Faribault, Freeborn, Martin, Steele, Waseca,
and Watonwan Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 26, 2025 23:22
Until: Dec 27, 2025 12:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and
southeast Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Dec 13, 2025 20:44
Until: Dec 14, 2025 16:00
