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Home Return to list Winter Weather Advisory 0021 Issued by the Minneapolis Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-17 14:16:21 962 WWUS43 KMPX 172016 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 216 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...GUSTY WINDS, BLOWNG SNOW, AND ICY FLASH FREEZE CONDITIONS TOMORROW... .Light snow, gusty northwest winds of 40 to 50 mph, & plummeting temperatures develop tomorrow behind an Arctic front. While snow accumulations will likely only be an inch or less, low visibility is expected as the gusty winds blow around the falling snow. Localized & brief bursts of heavier snow & whiteout conditions are also possible with sporadic snow squalls during the afternoon. Temperatures plummet behind the front into the single digits & below zero through the afternoon & evening. This may lead to flash freeze conditions, where any snow & residual moisture quickly freezes onto untreated roads & surfaces. these icy flash freeze conditions will be most impactful during the evening commute. MNZ041-042-047>049-181215- /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.251218T1200Z-251219T0000Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns- Including the cities of Morris, Alexandria, Long Prairie, St Cloud, and Glenwood 216 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Stearns, Todd, Douglas, Pope, and Stevens Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-181215- /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.251218T1500Z-251219T0300Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago- Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota- Including the cities of Blaine, Elk River, Mora, St Paul, Stillwater, Victoria, Little Falls, Center City, Sauk Rapids, Chanhassen, Shakopee, Hastings, Princeton, Minneapolis, Cambridge, Monticello, and Chaska 216 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ WIZ014>016-023>025-027-028-181215- /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.251218T1800Z-251219T0600Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Osceola, Menomonie, Hudson, Chippewa Falls, Rice Lake, Eau Claire, Ladysmith, and River Falls 216 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...From noon Thursday to midnight CST Thursday Night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ ETA Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-18 01:51:07 759 WWUS43 KMPX 180750 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 150 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...GUSTY WINDS, BLOWNG SNOW, AND ICY FLASH FREEZE CONDITIONS TODAY... .Light snow, gusty northwest winds of 40 to 50 mph, & plummeting temperatures develop today behind an Arctic front. While snow accumulations will likely only be an inch or less, low visibility is expected as the gusty winds blow around the falling snow. Localized & brief bursts of heavier snow & whiteout conditions are also possible with sporadic snow squalls during the afternoon. Temperatures plummet behind the front into the single digits & below zero through the afternoon & evening. This may lead to flash freeze conditions, where any snow & residual moisture quickly freezes onto untreated roads & surfaces. These icy flash freeze conditions will be most impactful during the evening commute. MNZ041-042-047>049-182000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.251218T1200Z-251219T0000Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns- Including the cities of Morris, Long Prairie, Alexandria, Glenwood, and St Cloud 150 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Stearns, Todd, Douglas, Pope, and Stevens Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-182000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.251218T1500Z-251219T0300Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago- Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota- Including the cities of Victoria, St Paul, Princeton, Center City, Mora, Cambridge, Monticello, Hastings, Minneapolis, Shakopee, Chaska, Stillwater, Little Falls, Blaine, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, and Chanhassen 150 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday 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. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ WIZ014>016-023>025-027-028-182000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.251218T1800Z-251219T0600Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Chippewa Falls, Hudson, Rice Lake, Osceola, Menomonie, Ladysmith, River Falls, and Eau Claire 150 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ PV Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-18 08:11:42 762 WWUS43 KMPX 181411 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 811 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...GUSTY WINDS, BLOWNG SNOW, AND ICY FLASH FREEZE CONDITIONS TODAY... .Light snow, gusty northwest winds of 40 to 50 mph, & plummeting temperatures develop today behind an Arctic front. While snow accumulations will likely only be an inch or less, low visibility is expected as the gusty winds blow around the falling snow. Localized & brief bursts of heavier snow & whiteout conditions are also possible with sporadic snow squalls during the afternoon. Temperatures plummet behind the front into the single digits & below zero through the afternoon & evening. This may lead to flash freeze conditions, where any snow & residual moisture quickly freezes onto untreated roads & surfaces. These icy flash freeze conditions will be most impactful during the evening commute. MNZ054>058-064>067-073-190000- /O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine- Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood- Including the cities of Hutchinson, Willmar, Madison, Montevideo, Litchfield, Gaylord, Benson, Redwood Falls, Olivia, and Granite Falls 811 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Sibley, Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MNZ041-042-047>049-190000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns- Including the cities of St Cloud, Glenwood, Morris, Alexandria, and Long Prairie 811 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Stearns, Todd, Douglas, Pope, and Stevens Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-190215- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.251218T1500Z-251219T0300Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago- Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota- Including the cities of Victoria, Stillwater, Center City, Blaine, Elk River, Cambridge, St Paul, Sauk Rapids, Monticello, Shakopee, Little Falls, Minneapolis, Chaska, Mora, Chanhassen, Hastings, and Princeton 811 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ WIZ014>016-023>025-027-028-190215- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.251218T1800Z-251219T0600Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Osceola, Ladysmith, Hudson, Eau Claire, Rice Lake, River Falls, Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls 811 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ ETA Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-18 10:44:16 815 WWUS43 KMPX 181643 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1043 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...GUSTY WINDS, BLOWNG SNOW, AND ICY FLASH FREEZE CONDITIONS TODAY... .Light snow, gusty northwest winds of 40 to 50 mph, & plummeting temperatures develop today behind an Arctic front. While snow accumulations will likely only be an inch or less, low visibility is expected as the gusty winds blow around the falling snow. Localized & brief bursts of heavier snow & whiteout conditions are also possible with sporadic snow squalls during the afternoon. Temperatures plummet behind the front into the single digits & below zero through the afternoon & evening. This may lead to flash freeze conditions, where any snow & residual moisture quickly freezes onto untreated roads & surfaces. These icy flash freeze conditions will be most impactful during the evening commute. MNZ074-075-082-083-091-092-190000- /O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault- Including the cities of St Peter, New Ulm, Fairmont, Mankato, Blue Earth, and St James 1043 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Martin, Nicollet, and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MNZ076>078-084-085-093-190300- /O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/ Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn- Including the cities of Owatonna, Waseca, Faribault, Albert Lea, Le Sueur, and Red Wing 1043 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Freeborn, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, Waseca, and Goodhue Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ WIZ026-190600- /O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.251218T1800Z-251219T0600Z/ Pepin- Including the cities of Durand 1043 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Pepin County. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MNZ041-042-047>049-054>058-064>067-073-190000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood- Including the cities of Alexandria, Gaylord, Long Prairie, Montevideo, St Cloud, Litchfield, Olivia, Glenwood, Redwood Falls, Granite Falls, Willmar, Hutchinson, Morris, Benson, and Madison 1043 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Sibley, Stearns, Todd, Redwood, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-190300- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago- Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota- Including the cities of St Paul, Elk River, Victoria, Mora, Chaska, Minneapolis, Cambridge, Blaine, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Center City, Shakopee, Monticello, Sauk Rapids, Little Falls, Hastings, and Princeton 1043 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ WIZ014>016-023>025-027-028-190600- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.251218T1800Z-251219T0600Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, Eau Claire, Rice Lake, Hudson, Ladysmith, Osceola, and River Falls 1043 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ ETA Action: Area Extended Issued At: 2025-12-18 10:44:16 815 WWUS43 KMPX 181643 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1043 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...GUSTY WINDS, BLOWNG SNOW, AND ICY FLASH FREEZE CONDITIONS TODAY... .Light snow, gusty northwest winds of 40 to 50 mph, & plummeting temperatures develop today behind an Arctic front. While snow accumulations will likely only be an inch or less, low visibility is expected as the gusty winds blow around the falling snow. Localized & brief bursts of heavier snow & whiteout conditions are also possible with sporadic snow squalls during the afternoon. Temperatures plummet behind the front into the single digits & below zero through the afternoon & evening. This may lead to flash freeze conditions, where any snow & residual moisture quickly freezes onto untreated roads & surfaces. These icy flash freeze conditions will be most impactful during the evening commute. MNZ074-075-082-083-091-092-190000- /O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault- Including the cities of St Peter, New Ulm, Fairmont, Mankato, Blue Earth, and St James 1043 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Martin, Nicollet, and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MNZ076>078-084-085-093-190300- /O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/ Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn- Including the cities of Owatonna, Waseca, Faribault, Albert Lea, Le Sueur, and Red Wing 1043 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Freeborn, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, Waseca, and Goodhue Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ WIZ026-190600- /O.EXA.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.251218T1800Z-251219T0600Z/ Pepin- Including the cities of Durand 1043 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Pepin County. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MNZ041-042-047>049-054>058-064>067-073-190000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood- Including the cities of Alexandria, Gaylord, Long Prairie, Montevideo, St Cloud, Litchfield, Olivia, Glenwood, Redwood Falls, Granite Falls, Willmar, Hutchinson, Morris, Benson, and Madison 1043 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Sibley, Stearns, Todd, Redwood, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-190300- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago- Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota- Including the cities of St Paul, Elk River, Victoria, Mora, Chaska, Minneapolis, Cambridge, Blaine, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Center City, Shakopee, Monticello, Sauk Rapids, Little Falls, Hastings, and Princeton 1043 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ WIZ014>016-023>025-027-028-190600- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.251218T1800Z-251219T0600Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, Eau Claire, Rice Lake, Hudson, Ladysmith, Osceola, and River Falls 1043 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ ETA Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-18 16:40:55 925 WWUS43 KMPX 182240 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 440 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUING IN SOUTHERN MN FOR THE REST OF THIS EVENING... MNZ067-074-075-082-083-091-092-190400- /O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.251218T2240Z-251219T0400Z/ Sibley-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault- Including the cities of St James, Gaylord, Blue Earth, Fairmont, Mankato, St Peter, and New Ulm 440 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Sibley, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Martin, Nicollet, and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ076-077-084-085-093-190400- /O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.251218T2240Z-251219T0400Z/ Le Sueur-Rice-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn- Including the cities of Owatonna, Albert Lea, Le Sueur, Waseca, and Faribault 440 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Freeborn, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, and Waseca Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ041-042-047>049-054>058-064>066-073-190000- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Redwood- Including the cities of Madison, Glenwood, Hutchinson, Benson, Morris, St Cloud, Montevideo, Litchfield, Alexandria, Willmar, Redwood Falls, Long Prairie, Granite Falls, and Olivia 440 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Stearns, Todd, Redwood, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-078-190300- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago- Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Goodhue- Including the cities of Shakopee, Princeton, Stillwater, Mora, Little Falls, Center City, Red Wing, Chaska, Elk River, Monticello, Hastings, Cambridge, Sauk Rapids, Blaine, Victoria, St Paul, Chanhassen, and Minneapolis 440 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ WIZ014>016-023>028-190600- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0600Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Menomonie, Eau Claire, Osceola, River Falls, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Hudson 440 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ Dunleavy Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-18 17:50:26 966 WWUS43 KMPX 182349 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 549 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUING IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA FOR THE REST OF THIS EVENING... MNZ041-042-047>049-054>058-064>066-073-190100- /O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Redwood- Including the cities of Granite Falls, Redwood Falls, Hutchinson, Morris, Alexandria, Montevideo, Olivia, Long Prairie, St Cloud, Madison, Glenwood, Litchfield, Benson, and Willmar 549 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... With snow fall ending, weve see conditions improve across western and central Minnesota. However, gusty winds will continue to lead occasional reductions in visibility due to blowing snow. In addition, with temperatures heading below zero tonight, patchy icy conditions can be expected on roads through the rest of the night. $$ MNZ067-074>077-082>085-091>093-190400- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251219T0400Z/ Sibley-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca- Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Faribault, Fairmont, Le Sueur, New Ulm, Blue Earth, Waseca, Mankato, Owatonna, Gaylord, Albert Lea, St Peter, and St James 549 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Sibley, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Rice, Steele, Waseca, and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-078-190300- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago- Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Goodhue- Including the cities of Hastings, Cambridge, Blaine, Chanhassen, Chaska, Monticello, St Paul, Stillwater, Minneapolis, Center City, Red Wing, Mora, Shakopee, Elk River, Little Falls, Sauk Rapids, Victoria, and Princeton 549 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ WIZ014>016-023>028-190600- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0600Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Menomonie, Ladysmith, Durand, Osceola, Hudson, Rice Lake, Chippewa Falls, River Falls, and Eau Claire 549 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MPG Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-18 20:06:30 524 WWUS43 KMPX 190205 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 805 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WEATHER CONDITIONS SLOWLY IMPROVING... MNZ067-074-082-091-190315- /O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251219T0400Z/ Sibley-Brown-Watonwan-Martin- Including the cities of New Ulm, Gaylord, Fairmont, and St James 805 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... With the snow ending, visibilities have improved significantly. However, some blowing and drifting of snow will continue tonight resulting in patchy areas of icy roads and temporarily reduced visibilities. $$ MNZ075>077-083>085-092-093-190400- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251219T0400Z/ Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault- Freeborn- Including the cities of Waseca, St Peter, Owatonna, Blue Earth, Mankato, Faribault, Albert Lea, and Le Sueur 805 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Blue Earth, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Rice, Steele, and Waseca Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-078-190315- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago- Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Goodhue- Including the cities of Hastings, Chanhassen, Elk River, Cambridge, Victoria, Red Wing, Monticello, Little Falls, St Paul, Mora, Shakopee, Center City, Stillwater, Sauk Rapids, Minneapolis, Chaska, Blaine, and Princeton 805 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ WIZ014>016-023>028-190600- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0600Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Rice Lake, Osceola, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Chippewa Falls, Durand, Menomonie, and Eau Claire 805 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MPG Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-18 20:58:32 980 WWUS43 KMPX 190258 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 858 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 MNZ075>077-083>085-092-093-190400- /O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251219T0400Z/ Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault- Freeborn- Including the cities of Waseca, St Peter, Owatonna, Blue Earth, Mankato, Faribault, Albert Lea, and Le Sueur 858 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... Blizzard conditions have ended, though some patchy blowing snow will continue through the night. $$ MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-078-190400- /O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago- Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Goodhue- Including the cities of Hastings, Chanhassen, Elk River, Cambridge, Victoria, Red Wing, Monticello, Little Falls, St Paul, Mora, Shakopee, Center City, Stillwater, Sauk Rapids, Minneapolis, Chaska, Blaine, and Princeton 858 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... The threat has ended. $$ WIZ014>016-023>028-190600- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0600Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Rice Lake, Osceola, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Chippewa Falls, Durand, Menomonie, and Eau Claire 858 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. * WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MPG Action: Expired Issued At: 2025-12-18 23:47:36 155 WWUS43 KMPX 190547 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1147 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 WIZ014>016-023>028-190700- /O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0600Z/ Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Durand, Ladysmith, Osceola, River Falls, Hudson, Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, Rice Lake, and Eau Claire 1147 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... 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