Extreme Expected Likely Blizzard Warning Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 12:05PM CDT until March 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN Mar 15, 12:05 PM → Mar 16, 4:00 AM ...INCREASING WIND SPEEDS WILL LEAD TO BLOWING SNOW AND BLIZZARDCONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT......LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE AFTERNOON....Widespread snowfall amounts over 8 inches through this morning fellalong and south of a line from Rice Lake in Wisconsin, to the TwinCities, and Redwood Falls. An additional 3 to 6 inches of snow isexpected through the afternoon in these area.Travel conditions will continue to deteriorate this afternoon asnorthwest wind gusts increase to between 40 and 50 mph, with gusts to55 mph possible along the I-90 corridor. The combination of fallingsnow, blowing snow, and gusty winds will reduce visibility and createblizzard conditions into tonight. WHAT: Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. WHERE: In Minnesota, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Hennepin, Ramsey, andWashington Counties. In Wisconsin, Polk County. WHEN: Until 4 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS: Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snowcould significantly reduce visibility. + Read More Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Updated: Mar 15, 2:37 PM Source: NWS Alert
Severe Expected Likely Winter Storm Warning Winter Storm Warning issued March 15 at 3:07PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN Mar 15, 3:07 PM → Mar 16, 1:00 AM ...GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS WILL LEAD TO BLOWING SNOW AND BLIZZARDCONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT......LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW WILL END THIS EVENING....Widespread snowfall amounts over 8 inches through this morning fellalong and south of a line from Rice Lake in Wisconsin, to the TwinCities, and Redwood Falls. An additional 3 to 6 inches of snow isexpected through the afternoon in these area.Travel conditions will be dangerous into this evening as northwestwind gusts increase to between 40 and 50 mph, with gusts to 55 mphpossible along the I-90 corridor. The combination of falling snow,blowing snow, and gusty winds will reduce visibility and createblizzard conditions into tonight. The worst conditions are expectedin the Minnesota River Valley in southwest Minnesota, then from southcentral Minnesota into western Wisconsin where widespread snowfallamounts over 12 inches have been observed. WHAT: Heavy snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulationsup to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. WHERE: In Minnesota, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Hennepin, Ramsey, andWashington Counties. In Wisconsin, Polk County. WHEN: Until 1 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS: Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snowcould significantly reduce visibility. + Read More If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Updated: Mar 15, 6:17 PM Source: NWS Alert
Severe Future Possible Winter Storm Watch Winter Storm Watch issued March 13 at 2:27AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN Mar 14, 7:00 PM → Mar 16, 7:00 AM ...DANGEROUS WINTER STORM LIKELY TO BRING EXTREME SNOW ACCUMULATIONSAND GUSTY WINDS......TRAVEL MAY BECOME IMPOSSIBLE LATE SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY....A major winter storm will move across the Upper Midwest lateSaturday into Sunday. Model guidance continues to illustrate aremarkable precipitation footprint across the region which will yieldheavy snow accumulations on the order of 1 to 2 feet. Totals acrossportions of western and central Wisconsin could exceed 2 feet. Thecombination of heavy snow and gusty winds will reduce visibility andcreate periods of blizzard conditions on Sunday across western andsouthern Minnesota. Travel is expected to become very difficult orimpossible late Saturday night and Sunday. In addition, the amount ofwater in the snowpack will make it wet and very heavy, leading to thepotential for infrastructure damage and a health hazard for thoseshoveling. WHAT: Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snowaccumulations of 1 to 2 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as40 mph. WHERE: Sherburne, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin,Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Rice, and Goodhue Counties. WHEN: From Saturday evening through Monday morning. IMPACTS: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespreadblowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardousconditions could impact the Monday morning commute. + Read More Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable. Updated: Mar 13, 6:17 AM Source: NWS Alert