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Action: New Issued At: 2025-03-31 02:24:43 641 WWUS43 KMPX 310723 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 223 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...SPRING STORM FORECAST TO BRING HEAVY SNOW TO PORTIONS OF WESTERN, CENTRAL MINNESOTA... .Another potent Spring Storm is on tap to arrive on Tuesday lasting into Wednesday with heavy snow expected for much of central Minnesota. The system will arrive in western Minnesota by Tuesday morning with a band of heavy snow expected to begin by the afternoon continuing overnight as the system pushes eastwards. Snow quality is expected to be on the heavier, slushier side as snow ratios favor below 10 to 1. An influx of mid level warm air could also lead to a wintry mix at times, with widespread rain to the south of the main band of snowfall. Snow will diminish by Wednesday afternoon as the system continues into the Great Lakes region. A broad area of 6 or more inches of snow is expected for parts of central Minnesota, with high end amounts potentially reaching the double digits. Ice accumulations should generally remain a glaze to a few hundredths at the most. MNZ041-047-048-055-057-312130- /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Swift-Kandiyohi- Including the cities of Glenwood, Benson, Alexandria, Morris, and Willmar 223 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MNZ042>045-049>052-058-059-312130- /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti- Meeker-Wright- Including the cities of Litchfield, Princeton, Cambridge, Little Falls, Elk River, Sauk Rapids, Long Prairie, Monticello, Mora, and St Cloud 223 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. * WHERE...Benton, Meeker, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Isanti, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ TDH Action: New Issued At: 2025-03-31 02:24:43 641 WWUS43 KMPX 310723 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 223 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...SPRING STORM FORECAST TO BRING HEAVY SNOW TO PORTIONS OF WESTERN, CENTRAL MINNESOTA... .Another potent Spring Storm is on tap to arrive on Tuesday lasting into Wednesday with heavy snow expected for much of central Minnesota. The system will arrive in western Minnesota by Tuesday morning with a band of heavy snow expected to begin by the afternoon continuing overnight as the system pushes eastwards. Snow quality is expected to be on the heavier, slushier side as snow ratios favor below 10 to 1. An influx of mid level warm air could also lead to a wintry mix at times, with widespread rain to the south of the main band of snowfall. Snow will diminish by Wednesday afternoon as the system continues into the Great Lakes region. A broad area of 6 or more inches of snow is expected for parts of central Minnesota, with high end amounts potentially reaching the double digits. Ice accumulations should generally remain a glaze to a few hundredths at the most. MNZ041-047-048-055-057-312130- /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Swift-Kandiyohi- Including the cities of Glenwood, Benson, Alexandria, Morris, and Willmar 223 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MNZ042>045-049>052-058-059-312130- /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti- Meeker-Wright- Including the cities of Litchfield, Princeton, Cambridge, Little Falls, Elk River, Sauk Rapids, Long Prairie, Monticello, Mora, and St Cloud 223 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. * WHERE...Benton, Meeker, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Isanti, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ TDH Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-03-31 14:47:51 872 WWUS43 KMPX 311947 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 247 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...SPRING STORM IS FORECAST TO BRING ACCUMULATING TO HEAVY SNOW TO PORTIONS OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL MINNESOTA... .Another potent Spring Storm is on tap to arrive on Tuesday lasting into Wednesday with heavy snow expected for much of central Minnesota. The system will arrive in western Minnesota by Tuesday morning with a band of heavy snow expected to begin by the afternoon continuing overnight as the system pushes eastwards. Snow quality is expected to be on the heavier, slushier side as snow ratios favor below 10 to 1. An influx of mid level warm air could also lead to a wintry mix at times, with widespread rain to the south of the main band of snowfall. Snow will diminish by Wednesday afternoon as the system continues into the Great Lakes region. A broad area of 6 or more inches of snow is expected for parts of central Minnesota, with high end amounts potentially reaching the double digits. Ice accumulations should generally remain a glaze to a few hundredths at the most. MNZ047-055-057-010400- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Stevens-Swift-Kandiyohi- Including the cities of Benson, Willmar, and Morris 247 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, Stevens, and Swift Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ058-010400- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Meeker- Including the cities of Litchfield 247 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Meeker County. * WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ054-056-064>066-010400- /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod- Including the cities of Madison, Montevideo, Olivia, Hutchinson, and Granite Falls 247 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...McLeod, Renville, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ041-048-010400- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Douglas-Pope- Including the cities of Alexandria and Glenwood 247 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 10 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Douglas and Pope Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MNZ042>045-049>052-059-010400- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti- Wright- Including the cities of Princeton, Cambridge, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Long Prairie, Mora, Monticello, and Little Falls 247 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 11 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Isanti, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ CTG Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-03-31 14:47:51 872 WWUS43 KMPX 311947 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 247 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...SPRING STORM IS FORECAST TO BRING ACCUMULATING TO HEAVY SNOW TO PORTIONS OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL MINNESOTA... .Another potent Spring Storm is on tap to arrive on Tuesday lasting into Wednesday with heavy snow expected for much of central Minnesota. The system will arrive in western Minnesota by Tuesday morning with a band of heavy snow expected to begin by the afternoon continuing overnight as the system pushes eastwards. Snow quality is expected to be on the heavier, slushier side as snow ratios favor below 10 to 1. An influx of mid level warm air could also lead to a wintry mix at times, with widespread rain to the south of the main band of snowfall. Snow will diminish by Wednesday afternoon as the system continues into the Great Lakes region. A broad area of 6 or more inches of snow is expected for parts of central Minnesota, with high end amounts potentially reaching the double digits. Ice accumulations should generally remain a glaze to a few hundredths at the most. MNZ047-055-057-010400- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Stevens-Swift-Kandiyohi- Including the cities of Benson, Willmar, and Morris 247 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, Stevens, and Swift Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ058-010400- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Meeker- Including the cities of Litchfield 247 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Meeker County. * WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ054-056-064>066-010400- /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod- Including the cities of Madison, Montevideo, Olivia, Hutchinson, and Granite Falls 247 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...McLeod, Renville, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ041-048-010400- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Douglas-Pope- Including the cities of Alexandria and Glenwood 247 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 10 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Douglas and Pope Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MNZ042>045-049>052-059-010400- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti- Wright- Including the cities of Princeton, Cambridge, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Long Prairie, Mora, Monticello, and Little Falls 247 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 11 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Isanti, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ CTG Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-03-31 14:47:51 872 WWUS43 KMPX 311947 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 247 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...SPRING STORM IS FORECAST TO BRING ACCUMULATING TO HEAVY SNOW TO PORTIONS OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL MINNESOTA... .Another potent Spring Storm is on tap to arrive on Tuesday lasting into Wednesday with heavy snow expected for much of central Minnesota. The system will arrive in western Minnesota by Tuesday morning with a band of heavy snow expected to begin by the afternoon continuing overnight as the system pushes eastwards. Snow quality is expected to be on the heavier, slushier side as snow ratios favor below 10 to 1. An influx of mid level warm air could also lead to a wintry mix at times, with widespread rain to the south of the main band of snowfall. Snow will diminish by Wednesday afternoon as the system continues into the Great Lakes region. A broad area of 6 or more inches of snow is expected for parts of central Minnesota, with high end amounts potentially reaching the double digits. Ice accumulations should generally remain a glaze to a few hundredths at the most. MNZ047-055-057-010400- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Stevens-Swift-Kandiyohi- Including the cities of Benson, Willmar, and Morris 247 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, Stevens, and Swift Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ058-010400- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Meeker- Including the cities of Litchfield 247 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Meeker County. * WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ054-056-064>066-010400- /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod- Including the cities of Madison, Montevideo, Olivia, Hutchinson, and Granite Falls 247 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...McLeod, Renville, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ041-048-010400- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Douglas-Pope- Including the cities of Alexandria and Glenwood 247 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 10 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Douglas and Pope Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MNZ042>045-049>052-059-010400- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti- Wright- Including the cities of Princeton, Cambridge, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Long Prairie, Mora, Monticello, and Little Falls 247 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 11 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Isanti, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ CTG Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-03-31 14:47:51 872 WWUS43 KMPX 311947 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 247 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...SPRING STORM IS FORECAST TO BRING ACCUMULATING TO HEAVY SNOW TO PORTIONS OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL MINNESOTA... .Another potent Spring Storm is on tap to arrive on Tuesday lasting into Wednesday with heavy snow expected for much of central Minnesota. The system will arrive in western Minnesota by Tuesday morning with a band of heavy snow expected to begin by the afternoon continuing overnight as the system pushes eastwards. Snow quality is expected to be on the heavier, slushier side as snow ratios favor below 10 to 1. An influx of mid level warm air could also lead to a wintry mix at times, with widespread rain to the south of the main band of snowfall. Snow will diminish by Wednesday afternoon as the system continues into the Great Lakes region. A broad area of 6 or more inches of snow is expected for parts of central Minnesota, with high end amounts potentially reaching the double digits. Ice accumulations should generally remain a glaze to a few hundredths at the most. MNZ047-055-057-010400- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Stevens-Swift-Kandiyohi- Including the cities of Benson, Willmar, and Morris 247 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, Stevens, and Swift Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ058-010400- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Meeker- Including the cities of Litchfield 247 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Meeker County. * WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ054-056-064>066-010400- /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod- Including the cities of Madison, Montevideo, Olivia, Hutchinson, and Granite Falls 247 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...McLeod, Renville, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ041-048-010400- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Douglas-Pope- Including the cities of Alexandria and Glenwood 247 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 10 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Douglas and Pope Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MNZ042>045-049>052-059-010400- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti- Wright- Including the cities of Princeton, Cambridge, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Long Prairie, Mora, Monticello, and Little Falls 247 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 11 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Isanti, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ CTG Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-03-31 19:41:01 831 WWUS43 KMPX 010040 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 740 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...SPRING STORM IS FORECAST TO BRING ACCUMULATING TO HEAVY SNOW TO PORTIONS OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL MINNESOTA... .Another potent Spring Storm is on tap to arrive on Tuesday, lasting into Wednesday, with heavy snow expected for much of central Minnesota. The system will arrive in western Minnesota by Tuesday morning with a band of heavy snow expected to begin by the afternoon, continuing overnight as the system pushes eastward. Snow quality is expected to be on the heavier, slushier side as snow ratios favor below 10 to 1. An influx of mid level warm air could also lead to a wintry mix at times, with widespread rain to the south of the main band of snowfall. Snow will diminish by Wednesday afternoon as the system continues into the Great Lakes region. A broad area of 6 or more inches of snow is expected for parts of central Minnesota, with high end amounts potentially reaching the double digits. Ice accumulations should generally remain a glaze to a few hundredths at the most. MNZ047-054>058-064>066-011100- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod- Including the cities of Olivia, Madison, Granite Falls, Hutchinson, Montevideo, Benson, Litchfield, Morris, and Willmar 740 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ041-048-011100- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Douglas-Pope- Including the cities of Glenwood and Alexandria 740 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches, and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Douglas and Pope Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT Tuesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MNZ042>045-049>052-059-011100- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti- Wright- Including the cities of Long Prairie, St Cloud, Princeton, Sauk Rapids, Little Falls, Monticello, Cambridge, Elk River, and Mora 740 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Isanti, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ JPC Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-03-31 19:41:01 831 WWUS43 KMPX 010040 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 740 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...SPRING STORM IS FORECAST TO BRING ACCUMULATING TO HEAVY SNOW TO PORTIONS OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL MINNESOTA... .Another potent Spring Storm is on tap to arrive on Tuesday, lasting into Wednesday, with heavy snow expected for much of central Minnesota. The system will arrive in western Minnesota by Tuesday morning with a band of heavy snow expected to begin by the afternoon, continuing overnight as the system pushes eastward. Snow quality is expected to be on the heavier, slushier side as snow ratios favor below 10 to 1. An influx of mid level warm air could also lead to a wintry mix at times, with widespread rain to the south of the main band of snowfall. Snow will diminish by Wednesday afternoon as the system continues into the Great Lakes region. A broad area of 6 or more inches of snow is expected for parts of central Minnesota, with high end amounts potentially reaching the double digits. Ice accumulations should generally remain a glaze to a few hundredths at the most. MNZ047-054>058-064>066-011100- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod- Including the cities of Olivia, Madison, Granite Falls, Hutchinson, Montevideo, Benson, Litchfield, Morris, and Willmar 740 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ041-048-011100- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Douglas-Pope- Including the cities of Glenwood and Alexandria 740 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches, and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Douglas and Pope Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT Tuesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MNZ042>045-049>052-059-011100- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti- Wright- Including the cities of Long Prairie, St Cloud, Princeton, Sauk Rapids, Little Falls, Monticello, Cambridge, Elk River, and Mora 740 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Isanti, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ JPC Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2025-04-01 03:36:33 970 WWUS43 KMPX 010836 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...SPRING STORM TO BRING PERIODS OF HEAVY SNOW TO WESTERN AND CENTRAL MINNESOTA AND NORTHWEST WISCONSIN... .A band of heavy snow will spread across across Minnesota and western Wisconsin this afternoon and evening, with heavy snow lingering into Wednesday morning across central Minnesota. In addition, late tonight into Wednesday morning, sleet and freezing rain may mix in with the snow at times over central Minnesota. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Douglas over to Kanabec county today through Wednesday morning. Snow is expected to last the longest in these counties, resulting in snowfall totals of 5 to 7 inches, with some locally higher amounts possible in Douglas and Todd counties. In Minnesota, there is a Winter Weather Advisory through tonight from Yellow Medicine up to Stearns and over to Chisago county. The Advisory counties across Polk, Barron, Rusk, and Chippewa counties in Wisconsin. Snowfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are expected within the Advisory, with some amounts closer to 6 inches possible in northern portions for Pope, Stearns, Benton, and Isanti counties. MNZ058-065-066-010945- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Meeker-Renville-McLeod- Including the cities of Olivia, Hutchinson, and Litchfield 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The forecast snow band as has shifted north some, with less than an inch of snow now forecast in Renville and McLeod counties. Therefore, the Advisory was cancelled for these two counties. $$ MNZ059-010945- /O.CAN.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ Wright- Including the cities of Monticello 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED... Snow is still expected, but with amounts forecast to be less than 2 inches across Wright county, the Watch has been cancelled with no upgrades to an Advisory or Warning. $$ MNZ041-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0005.250401T1200Z-250402T1800Z/ Douglas- Including the cities of Alexandria 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches and ice accumulations of a glaze. * WHERE...Douglas County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ042>045-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0005.250401T1800Z-250402T1800Z/ Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec- Including the cities of Mora, Princeton, Long Prairie, and Little Falls 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches and ice accumulations of a glaze. * WHERE...Morrison, Todd, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ048-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250402T1200Z/ Pope- Including the cities of Glenwood 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations of a glaze. * WHERE...Pope County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ049-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250402T1200Z/ Stearns- Including the cities of St Cloud 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Stearns County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ050>052-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1800Z-250402T1200Z/ Benton-Sherburne-Isanti- Including the cities of Elk River, Sauk Rapids, and Cambridge 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Benton, Sherburne, and Isanti Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ053-WIZ014>016-027-011645- /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T2100Z-250402T1500Z/ Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-Chippewa- Including the cities of Chippewa Falls, Ladysmith, Rice Lake, Center City, and Osceola 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Chisago County. In Wisconsin, Barron, Polk, Rusk, and Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ047-054>057-064-011645- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250402T0600Z/ Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Montevideo, Granite Falls, Benson, Madison, Morris, and Willmar 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MPG Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-04-01 03:36:33 970 WWUS43 KMPX 010836 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...SPRING STORM TO BRING PERIODS OF HEAVY SNOW TO WESTERN AND CENTRAL MINNESOTA AND NORTHWEST WISCONSIN... .A band of heavy snow will spread across across Minnesota and western Wisconsin this afternoon and evening, with heavy snow lingering into Wednesday morning across central Minnesota. In addition, late tonight into Wednesday morning, sleet and freezing rain may mix in with the snow at times over central Minnesota. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Douglas over to Kanabec county today through Wednesday morning. Snow is expected to last the longest in these counties, resulting in snowfall totals of 5 to 7 inches, with some locally higher amounts possible in Douglas and Todd counties. In Minnesota, there is a Winter Weather Advisory through tonight from Yellow Medicine up to Stearns and over to Chisago county. The Advisory counties across Polk, Barron, Rusk, and Chippewa counties in Wisconsin. Snowfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are expected within the Advisory, with some amounts closer to 6 inches possible in northern portions for Pope, Stearns, Benton, and Isanti counties. MNZ058-065-066-010945- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Meeker-Renville-McLeod- Including the cities of Olivia, Hutchinson, and Litchfield 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The forecast snow band as has shifted north some, with less than an inch of snow now forecast in Renville and McLeod counties. Therefore, the Advisory was cancelled for these two counties. $$ MNZ059-010945- /O.CAN.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ Wright- Including the cities of Monticello 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED... Snow is still expected, but with amounts forecast to be less than 2 inches across Wright county, the Watch has been cancelled with no upgrades to an Advisory or Warning. $$ MNZ041-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0005.250401T1200Z-250402T1800Z/ Douglas- Including the cities of Alexandria 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches and ice accumulations of a glaze. * WHERE...Douglas County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ042>045-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0005.250401T1800Z-250402T1800Z/ Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec- Including the cities of Mora, Princeton, Long Prairie, and Little Falls 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches and ice accumulations of a glaze. * WHERE...Morrison, Todd, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ048-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250402T1200Z/ Pope- Including the cities of Glenwood 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations of a glaze. * WHERE...Pope County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ049-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250402T1200Z/ Stearns- Including the cities of St Cloud 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Stearns County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ050>052-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1800Z-250402T1200Z/ Benton-Sherburne-Isanti- Including the cities of Elk River, Sauk Rapids, and Cambridge 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Benton, Sherburne, and Isanti Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ053-WIZ014>016-027-011645- /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T2100Z-250402T1500Z/ Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-Chippewa- Including the cities of Chippewa Falls, Ladysmith, Rice Lake, Center City, and Osceola 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Chisago County. In Wisconsin, Barron, Polk, Rusk, and Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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. && $$ MNZ047-054>057-064-011645- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250402T0600Z/ Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Montevideo, Granite Falls, Benson, Madison, Morris, and Willmar 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MPG Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-04-01 03:36:33 970 WWUS43 KMPX 010836 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...SPRING STORM TO BRING PERIODS OF HEAVY SNOW TO WESTERN AND CENTRAL MINNESOTA AND NORTHWEST WISCONSIN... .A band of heavy snow will spread across across Minnesota and western Wisconsin this afternoon and evening, with heavy snow lingering into Wednesday morning across central Minnesota. In addition, late tonight into Wednesday morning, sleet and freezing rain may mix in with the snow at times over central Minnesota. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Douglas over to Kanabec county today through Wednesday morning. Snow is expected to last the longest in these counties, resulting in snowfall totals of 5 to 7 inches, with some locally higher amounts possible in Douglas and Todd counties. In Minnesota, there is a Winter Weather Advisory through tonight from Yellow Medicine up to Stearns and over to Chisago county. The Advisory counties across Polk, Barron, Rusk, and Chippewa counties in Wisconsin. Snowfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are expected within the Advisory, with some amounts closer to 6 inches possible in northern portions for Pope, Stearns, Benton, and Isanti counties. MNZ058-065-066-010945- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Meeker-Renville-McLeod- Including the cities of Olivia, Hutchinson, and Litchfield 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The forecast snow band as has shifted north some, with less than an inch of snow now forecast in Renville and McLeod counties. Therefore, the Advisory was cancelled for these two counties. $$ MNZ059-010945- /O.CAN.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ Wright- Including the cities of Monticello 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED... Snow is still expected, but with amounts forecast to be less than 2 inches across Wright county, the Watch has been cancelled with no upgrades to an Advisory or Warning. $$ MNZ041-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0005.250401T1200Z-250402T1800Z/ Douglas- Including the cities of Alexandria 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches and ice accumulations of a glaze. * WHERE...Douglas County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ042>045-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0005.250401T1800Z-250402T1800Z/ Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec- Including the cities of Mora, Princeton, Long Prairie, and Little Falls 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches and ice accumulations of a glaze. * WHERE...Morrison, Todd, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ048-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250402T1200Z/ Pope- Including the cities of Glenwood 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations of a glaze. * WHERE...Pope County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ049-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250402T1200Z/ Stearns- Including the cities of St Cloud 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Stearns County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ050>052-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1800Z-250402T1200Z/ Benton-Sherburne-Isanti- Including the cities of Elk River, Sauk Rapids, and Cambridge 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Benton, Sherburne, and Isanti Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ053-WIZ014>016-027-011645- /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T2100Z-250402T1500Z/ Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-Chippewa- Including the cities of Chippewa Falls, Ladysmith, Rice Lake, Center City, and Osceola 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Chisago County. In Wisconsin, Barron, Polk, Rusk, and Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ047-054>057-064-011645- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250402T0600Z/ Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Montevideo, Granite Falls, Benson, Madison, Morris, and Willmar 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MPG Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-04-01 03:36:33 970 WWUS43 KMPX 010836 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...SPRING STORM TO BRING PERIODS OF HEAVY SNOW TO WESTERN AND CENTRAL MINNESOTA AND NORTHWEST WISCONSIN... .A band of heavy snow will spread across across Minnesota and western Wisconsin this afternoon and evening, with heavy snow lingering into Wednesday morning across central Minnesota. In addition, late tonight into Wednesday morning, sleet and freezing rain may mix in with the snow at times over central Minnesota. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Douglas over to Kanabec county today through Wednesday morning. Snow is expected to last the longest in these counties, resulting in snowfall totals of 5 to 7 inches, with some locally higher amounts possible in Douglas and Todd counties. In Minnesota, there is a Winter Weather Advisory through tonight from Yellow Medicine up to Stearns and over to Chisago county. The Advisory counties across Polk, Barron, Rusk, and Chippewa counties in Wisconsin. Snowfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are expected within the Advisory, with some amounts closer to 6 inches possible in northern portions for Pope, Stearns, Benton, and Isanti counties. MNZ058-065-066-010945- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Meeker-Renville-McLeod- Including the cities of Olivia, Hutchinson, and Litchfield 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The forecast snow band as has shifted north some, with less than an inch of snow now forecast in Renville and McLeod counties. Therefore, the Advisory was cancelled for these two counties. $$ MNZ059-010945- /O.CAN.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ Wright- Including the cities of Monticello 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED... Snow is still expected, but with amounts forecast to be less than 2 inches across Wright county, the Watch has been cancelled with no upgrades to an Advisory or Warning. $$ MNZ041-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0005.250401T1200Z-250402T1800Z/ Douglas- Including the cities of Alexandria 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches and ice accumulations of a glaze. * WHERE...Douglas County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ042>045-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0005.250401T1800Z-250402T1800Z/ Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec- Including the cities of Mora, Princeton, Long Prairie, and Little Falls 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches and ice accumulations of a glaze. * WHERE...Morrison, Todd, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ048-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250402T1200Z/ Pope- Including the cities of Glenwood 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations of a glaze. * WHERE...Pope County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ049-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250402T1200Z/ Stearns- Including the cities of St Cloud 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Stearns County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ050>052-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1800Z-250402T1200Z/ Benton-Sherburne-Isanti- Including the cities of Elk River, Sauk Rapids, and Cambridge 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Benton, Sherburne, and Isanti Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ053-WIZ014>016-027-011645- /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T2100Z-250402T1500Z/ Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-Chippewa- Including the cities of Chippewa Falls, Ladysmith, Rice Lake, Center City, and Osceola 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Chisago County. In Wisconsin, Barron, Polk, Rusk, and Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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. && $$ MNZ047-054>057-064-011645- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250402T0600Z/ Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Montevideo, Granite Falls, Benson, Madison, Morris, and Willmar 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MPG Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-04-01 03:36:33 970 WWUS43 KMPX 010836 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...SPRING STORM TO BRING PERIODS OF HEAVY SNOW TO WESTERN AND CENTRAL MINNESOTA AND NORTHWEST WISCONSIN... .A band of heavy snow will spread across across Minnesota and western Wisconsin this afternoon and evening, with heavy snow lingering into Wednesday morning across central Minnesota. In addition, late tonight into Wednesday morning, sleet and freezing rain may mix in with the snow at times over central Minnesota. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Douglas over to Kanabec county today through Wednesday morning. Snow is expected to last the longest in these counties, resulting in snowfall totals of 5 to 7 inches, with some locally higher amounts possible in Douglas and Todd counties. In Minnesota, there is a Winter Weather Advisory through tonight from Yellow Medicine up to Stearns and over to Chisago county. The Advisory counties across Polk, Barron, Rusk, and Chippewa counties in Wisconsin. Snowfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are expected within the Advisory, with some amounts closer to 6 inches possible in northern portions for Pope, Stearns, Benton, and Isanti counties. MNZ058-065-066-010945- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Meeker-Renville-McLeod- Including the cities of Olivia, Hutchinson, and Litchfield 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The forecast snow band as has shifted north some, with less than an inch of snow now forecast in Renville and McLeod counties. Therefore, the Advisory was cancelled for these two counties. $$ MNZ059-010945- /O.CAN.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ Wright- Including the cities of Monticello 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED... Snow is still expected, but with amounts forecast to be less than 2 inches across Wright county, the Watch has been cancelled with no upgrades to an Advisory or Warning. $$ MNZ041-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0005.250401T1200Z-250402T1800Z/ Douglas- Including the cities of Alexandria 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches and ice accumulations of a glaze. * WHERE...Douglas County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ042>045-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0005.250401T1800Z-250402T1800Z/ Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec- Including the cities of Mora, Princeton, Long Prairie, and Little Falls 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches and ice accumulations of a glaze. * WHERE...Morrison, Todd, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ048-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250402T1200Z/ Pope- Including the cities of Glenwood 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations of a glaze. * WHERE...Pope County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ049-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250402T1200Z/ Stearns- Including the cities of St Cloud 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Stearns County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ050>052-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1800Z-250402T1200Z/ Benton-Sherburne-Isanti- Including the cities of Elk River, Sauk Rapids, and Cambridge 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Benton, Sherburne, and Isanti Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ053-WIZ014>016-027-011645- /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T2100Z-250402T1500Z/ Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-Chippewa- Including the cities of Chippewa Falls, Ladysmith, Rice Lake, Center City, and Osceola 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Chisago County. In Wisconsin, Barron, Polk, Rusk, and Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ047-054>057-064-011645- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250402T0600Z/ Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Montevideo, Granite Falls, Benson, Madison, Morris, and Willmar 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MPG Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-04-01 03:36:33 970 WWUS43 KMPX 010836 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...SPRING STORM TO BRING PERIODS OF HEAVY SNOW TO WESTERN AND CENTRAL MINNESOTA AND NORTHWEST WISCONSIN... .A band of heavy snow will spread across across Minnesota and western Wisconsin this afternoon and evening, with heavy snow lingering into Wednesday morning across central Minnesota. In addition, late tonight into Wednesday morning, sleet and freezing rain may mix in with the snow at times over central Minnesota. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Douglas over to Kanabec county today through Wednesday morning. Snow is expected to last the longest in these counties, resulting in snowfall totals of 5 to 7 inches, with some locally higher amounts possible in Douglas and Todd counties. In Minnesota, there is a Winter Weather Advisory through tonight from Yellow Medicine up to Stearns and over to Chisago county. The Advisory counties across Polk, Barron, Rusk, and Chippewa counties in Wisconsin. Snowfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are expected within the Advisory, with some amounts closer to 6 inches possible in northern portions for Pope, Stearns, Benton, and Isanti counties. MNZ058-065-066-010945- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ Meeker-Renville-McLeod- Including the cities of Olivia, Hutchinson, and Litchfield 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The forecast snow band as has shifted north some, with less than an inch of snow now forecast in Renville and McLeod counties. Therefore, the Advisory was cancelled for these two counties. $$ MNZ059-010945- /O.CAN.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ Wright- Including the cities of Monticello 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED... Snow is still expected, but with amounts forecast to be less than 2 inches across Wright county, the Watch has been cancelled with no upgrades to an Advisory or Warning. $$ MNZ041-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0005.250401T1200Z-250402T1800Z/ Douglas- Including the cities of Alexandria 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches and ice accumulations of a glaze. * WHERE...Douglas County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ042>045-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0005.250401T1800Z-250402T1800Z/ Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec- Including the cities of Mora, Princeton, Long Prairie, and Little Falls 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches and ice accumulations of a glaze. * WHERE...Morrison, Todd, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ048-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250402T1200Z/ Pope- Including the cities of Glenwood 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations of a glaze. * WHERE...Pope County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ049-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250402T1200Z/ Stearns- Including the cities of St Cloud 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Stearns County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ050>052-011645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250403T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1800Z-250402T1200Z/ Benton-Sherburne-Isanti- Including the cities of Elk River, Sauk Rapids, and Cambridge 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with some freezing rain and sleet late tonight into Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Benton, Sherburne, and Isanti Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ053-WIZ014>016-027-011645- /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T2100Z-250402T1500Z/ Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-Chippewa- Including the cities of Chippewa Falls, Ladysmith, Rice Lake, Center City, and Osceola 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Chisago County. In Wisconsin, Barron, Polk, Rusk, and Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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. && $$ MNZ047-054>057-064-011645- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0013.250401T1200Z-250402T0600Z/ Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Montevideo, Granite Falls, Benson, Madison, Morris, and Willmar 336 AM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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