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...McLeod, Sibley, Wright, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey,
Scott, Washington, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, Waseca, Watonwan, and
Goodhue 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
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 45 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central, southeast, and southwest
Minnesota and west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon
CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to
midnight CST Friday Night.
* 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 22, 2026 15:46
Until: Jan 23, 2026 12:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 45 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central
Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon
CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to
midnight CST Friday Night.
* 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 22, 2026 15:46
Until: Jan 23, 2026 12:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 45 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central
Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon
CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to
midnight CST Friday Night.
* 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 22, 2026 15:46
Until: Jan 23, 2026 12:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 45 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central, southeast, and southwest
Minnesota and west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon
CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to
midnight CST Friday Night.
* 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 22, 2026 15:46
Until: Jan 23, 2026 12:15
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
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
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
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected.
* WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin,
Pierce, and St. Croix Counties.
* 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
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...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Monday.
* 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 18, 2026 17:18
Until: Jan 19, 2026 05:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected.
* WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin,
Pierce, and St. Croix Counties.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Monday.
* 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 18, 2026 17:18
Until: Jan 19, 2026 05:30
Winter Weather Advisory
...BLOWING SNOW CONTINUES THROUGH TONIGHT...
.Snow continues to move across the area with additional snowfall
under an inch. The main impact will be continue to be the high winds
and blowing snow. These winds with gusts up to 45 mph will continue
to blow around the recent snow and lead to widespread low visibility.
The area of greatest concern is west central Minnesota where part of
the advisory where a Blizzard Warning remains in effect.
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to
one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down
tree branches.
From: Jan 18, 2026 20:31
Until: Jan 19, 2026 03:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...UPGRADE TO BLIZZARD WARNING IN STEVEN COUNTY...
.Snow continues to move across the area with additional snowfall of
an inch today. The main impact will be increasing winds later this
morning into the afternoon. These winds with gusts up to 45 mph will
blow around the recent snow and lead to widespread low visibility.
The area of greatest concern is west central Minnesota where part of
the advisory has been upgraded to a Blizzard Warning. In this region
the winds will be visibility low for a prolonged period today.
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Visibility due to blowing
snow under a half mile. Additional snow accumulations up to one
inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down
tree branches.
From: Jan 18, 2026 15:09
Until: Jan 19, 2026 03:00
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
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...Freeborn, Rice, Steele, Waseca, and Goodhue Counties.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 06, 2026 17:41
Until: Jan 06, 2026 21:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Chisago County. In Wisconsin, Barron, Polk,
Rusk, and Chippewa 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
...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 expected. Total ice accumulations up to one
tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Chisago County. In Wisconsin, Barron, Polk,
Rusk, and Chippewa 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
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
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 two tenths
of an inch.
* WHERE...Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix 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...In Minnesota, Chisago County. In Wisconsin, Barron, Polk,
Rusk, and Chippewa 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 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
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations between one
tenth and two tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix 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
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to two
tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Chisago County. In Wisconsin, Barron, Polk,
Rusk, and Chippewa Counties.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 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
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations between one
tenth and two tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin,
Pierce, and St. Croix 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 10:03
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
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 up to two
tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin,
Pierce, and St. Croix 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 up to one
tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Le Sueur, Nicollet, Rice, and Goodhue 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 up to two
tenths 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 10:03
Until: Jan 05, 2026 18:15
