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Home Blizzard Warning 0004 Issued by the Minneapolis Forecast Office
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-15 12:05:50 533 WWUS43 KMPX 151705 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...INCREASING WIND SPEEDS WILL LEAD TO BLOWING SNOW AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT... ...LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE AFTERNOON... .Widespread snowfall amounts over 8 inches through this morning fell along and south of a line from Rice Lake in Wisconsin, to the Twin Cities, and Redwood Falls. An additional 3 to 6 inches of snow is expected through the afternoon in these area. Travel conditions will continue to deteriorate this afternoon as northwest wind gusts increase to between 40 and 50 mph, with gusts to 55 mph possible along the I-90 corridor. The combination of falling snow, blowing snow, and gusty winds will reduce visibility and create blizzard conditions into tonight. MNZ041>045-048>052-059-160515- /O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0012.260315T1705Z-260316T0900Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Pope-Stearns-Benton- Sherburne-Isanti-Wright- Including the cities of Little Falls, St Cloud, Glenwood, Alexandria, Cambridge, Long Prairie, Monticello, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, and Princeton 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Douglas, and Pope Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ MNZ047-055-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/ Stevens-Swift- Including the cities of Benson and Morris 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Stevens and Swift Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ053-060>063-068-WIZ014-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/ Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Polk- Including the cities of Osceola, St Paul, Victoria, Stillwater, Center City, Chanhassen, Blaine, Minneapolis, and Chaska 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington Counties. In Wisconsin, Polk County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. 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. && $$ MNZ054-056>058-064>067-073>075-082>084-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville- McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca- Including the cities of Willmar, Montevideo, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Waseca, Hutchinson, Madison, St Peter, Gaylord, Mankato, Olivia, St James, Redwood Falls, and New Ulm 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches in south central Minnesota. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Sibley, Blue Earth, Brown, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan, Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable. && $$ MNZ069-070-076>078-085-WIZ015-016-023>028-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Steele-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix- Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Shakopee, Durand, Eau Claire, Hudson, Rice Lake, Faribault, River Falls, Menomonie, Owatonna, Chippewa Falls, Hastings, Le Sueur, Red Wing, and Ladysmith 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Dakota, Scott, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, and Goodhue Counties. In Wisconsin, Barron, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. 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. && $$ MNZ091>093-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Blue Earth, Albert Lea, and Fairmont 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable. && $$ MPG Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-15 12:05:50 533 WWUS43 KMPX 151705 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...INCREASING WIND SPEEDS WILL LEAD TO BLOWING SNOW AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT... ...LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE AFTERNOON... .Widespread snowfall amounts over 8 inches through this morning fell along and south of a line from Rice Lake in Wisconsin, to the Twin Cities, and Redwood Falls. An additional 3 to 6 inches of snow is expected through the afternoon in these area. Travel conditions will continue to deteriorate this afternoon as northwest wind gusts increase to between 40 and 50 mph, with gusts to 55 mph possible along the I-90 corridor. The combination of falling snow, blowing snow, and gusty winds will reduce visibility and create blizzard conditions into tonight. MNZ041>045-048>052-059-160515- /O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0012.260315T1705Z-260316T0900Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Pope-Stearns-Benton- Sherburne-Isanti-Wright- Including the cities of Little Falls, St Cloud, Glenwood, Alexandria, Cambridge, Long Prairie, Monticello, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, and Princeton 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Douglas, and Pope Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ MNZ047-055-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/ Stevens-Swift- Including the cities of Benson and Morris 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Stevens and Swift Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ053-060>063-068-WIZ014-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/ Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Polk- Including the cities of Osceola, St Paul, Victoria, Stillwater, Center City, Chanhassen, Blaine, Minneapolis, and Chaska 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington Counties. In Wisconsin, Polk County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. 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. && $$ MNZ054-056>058-064>067-073>075-082>084-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville- McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca- Including the cities of Willmar, Montevideo, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Waseca, Hutchinson, Madison, St Peter, Gaylord, Mankato, Olivia, St James, Redwood Falls, and New Ulm 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches in south central Minnesota. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Sibley, Blue Earth, Brown, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan, Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable. && $$ MNZ069-070-076>078-085-WIZ015-016-023>028-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Steele-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix- Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Shakopee, Durand, Eau Claire, Hudson, Rice Lake, Faribault, River Falls, Menomonie, Owatonna, Chippewa Falls, Hastings, Le Sueur, Red Wing, and Ladysmith 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Dakota, Scott, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, and Goodhue Counties. In Wisconsin, Barron, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. 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. && $$ MNZ091>093-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Blue Earth, Albert Lea, and Fairmont 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable. && $$ MPG Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-15 12:05:50 533 WWUS43 KMPX 151705 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...INCREASING WIND SPEEDS WILL LEAD TO BLOWING SNOW AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT... ...LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE AFTERNOON... .Widespread snowfall amounts over 8 inches through this morning fell along and south of a line from Rice Lake in Wisconsin, to the Twin Cities, and Redwood Falls. An additional 3 to 6 inches of snow is expected through the afternoon in these area. Travel conditions will continue to deteriorate this afternoon as northwest wind gusts increase to between 40 and 50 mph, with gusts to 55 mph possible along the I-90 corridor. The combination of falling snow, blowing snow, and gusty winds will reduce visibility and create blizzard conditions into tonight. MNZ041>045-048>052-059-160515- /O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0012.260315T1705Z-260316T0900Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Pope-Stearns-Benton- Sherburne-Isanti-Wright- Including the cities of Little Falls, St Cloud, Glenwood, Alexandria, Cambridge, Long Prairie, Monticello, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, and Princeton 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Douglas, and Pope Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ MNZ047-055-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/ Stevens-Swift- Including the cities of Benson and Morris 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Stevens and Swift Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ053-060>063-068-WIZ014-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/ Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Polk- Including the cities of Osceola, St Paul, Victoria, Stillwater, Center City, Chanhassen, Blaine, Minneapolis, and Chaska 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington Counties. In Wisconsin, Polk County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. 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. && $$ MNZ054-056>058-064>067-073>075-082>084-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville- McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca- Including the cities of Willmar, Montevideo, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Waseca, Hutchinson, Madison, St Peter, Gaylord, Mankato, Olivia, St James, Redwood Falls, and New Ulm 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches in south central Minnesota. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Sibley, Blue Earth, Brown, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan, Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable. && $$ MNZ069-070-076>078-085-WIZ015-016-023>028-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Steele-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix- Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Shakopee, Durand, Eau Claire, Hudson, Rice Lake, Faribault, River Falls, Menomonie, Owatonna, Chippewa Falls, Hastings, Le Sueur, Red Wing, and Ladysmith 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Dakota, Scott, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, and Goodhue Counties. In Wisconsin, Barron, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. 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. && $$ MNZ091>093-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Blue Earth, Albert Lea, and Fairmont 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable. && $$ MPG Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-15 12:05:50 533 WWUS43 KMPX 151705 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...INCREASING WIND SPEEDS WILL LEAD TO BLOWING SNOW AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT... ...LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE AFTERNOON... .Widespread snowfall amounts over 8 inches through this morning fell along and south of a line from Rice Lake in Wisconsin, to the Twin Cities, and Redwood Falls. An additional 3 to 6 inches of snow is expected through the afternoon in these area. Travel conditions will continue to deteriorate this afternoon as northwest wind gusts increase to between 40 and 50 mph, with gusts to 55 mph possible along the I-90 corridor. The combination of falling snow, blowing snow, and gusty winds will reduce visibility and create blizzard conditions into tonight. MNZ041>045-048>052-059-160515- /O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0012.260315T1705Z-260316T0900Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Pope-Stearns-Benton- Sherburne-Isanti-Wright- Including the cities of Little Falls, St Cloud, Glenwood, Alexandria, Cambridge, Long Prairie, Monticello, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, and Princeton 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Douglas, and Pope Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ MNZ047-055-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/ Stevens-Swift- Including the cities of Benson and Morris 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Stevens and Swift Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ053-060>063-068-WIZ014-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/ Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Polk- Including the cities of Osceola, St Paul, Victoria, Stillwater, Center City, Chanhassen, Blaine, Minneapolis, and Chaska 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington Counties. In Wisconsin, Polk County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. 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. && $$ MNZ054-056>058-064>067-073>075-082>084-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville- McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca- Including the cities of Willmar, Montevideo, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Waseca, Hutchinson, Madison, St Peter, Gaylord, Mankato, Olivia, St James, Redwood Falls, and New Ulm 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches in south central Minnesota. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Sibley, Blue Earth, Brown, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan, Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable. && $$ MNZ069-070-076>078-085-WIZ015-016-023>028-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Steele-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix- Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Shakopee, Durand, Eau Claire, Hudson, Rice Lake, Faribault, River Falls, Menomonie, Owatonna, Chippewa Falls, Hastings, Le Sueur, Red Wing, and Ladysmith 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Dakota, Scott, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, and Goodhue Counties. In Wisconsin, Barron, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. 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. && $$ MNZ091>093-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Blue Earth, Albert Lea, and Fairmont 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable. && $$ MPG Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-15 12:05:50 533 WWUS43 KMPX 151705 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...INCREASING WIND SPEEDS WILL LEAD TO BLOWING SNOW AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT... ...LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE AFTERNOON... .Widespread snowfall amounts over 8 inches through this morning fell along and south of a line from Rice Lake in Wisconsin, to the Twin Cities, and Redwood Falls. An additional 3 to 6 inches of snow is expected through the afternoon in these area. Travel conditions will continue to deteriorate this afternoon as northwest wind gusts increase to between 40 and 50 mph, with gusts to 55 mph possible along the I-90 corridor. The combination of falling snow, blowing snow, and gusty winds will reduce visibility and create blizzard conditions into tonight. MNZ041>045-048>052-059-160515- /O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0012.260315T1705Z-260316T0900Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Pope-Stearns-Benton- Sherburne-Isanti-Wright- Including the cities of Little Falls, St Cloud, Glenwood, Alexandria, Cambridge, Long Prairie, Monticello, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, and Princeton 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Douglas, and Pope Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ MNZ047-055-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/ Stevens-Swift- Including the cities of Benson and Morris 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Stevens and Swift Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ053-060>063-068-WIZ014-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/ Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Polk- Including the cities of Osceola, St Paul, Victoria, Stillwater, Center City, Chanhassen, Blaine, Minneapolis, and Chaska 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington Counties. In Wisconsin, Polk County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. 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. && $$ MNZ054-056>058-064>067-073>075-082>084-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville- McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca- Including the cities of Willmar, Montevideo, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Waseca, Hutchinson, Madison, St Peter, Gaylord, Mankato, Olivia, St James, Redwood Falls, and New Ulm 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches in south central Minnesota. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Sibley, Blue Earth, Brown, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan, Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable. && $$ MNZ069-070-076>078-085-WIZ015-016-023>028-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Steele-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix- Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Shakopee, Durand, Eau Claire, Hudson, Rice Lake, Faribault, River Falls, Menomonie, Owatonna, Chippewa Falls, Hastings, Le Sueur, Red Wing, and Ladysmith 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Dakota, Scott, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, and Goodhue Counties. In Wisconsin, Barron, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. 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. && $$ MNZ091>093-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Blue Earth, Albert Lea, and Fairmont 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable. && $$ MPG Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-03-15 12:05:50 533 WWUS43 KMPX 151705 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...INCREASING WIND SPEEDS WILL LEAD TO BLOWING SNOW AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT... ...LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE AFTERNOON... .Widespread snowfall amounts over 8 inches through this morning fell along and south of a line from Rice Lake in Wisconsin, to the Twin Cities, and Redwood Falls. An additional 3 to 6 inches of snow is expected through the afternoon in these area. Travel conditions will continue to deteriorate this afternoon as northwest wind gusts increase to between 40 and 50 mph, with gusts to 55 mph possible along the I-90 corridor. The combination of falling snow, blowing snow, and gusty winds will reduce visibility and create blizzard conditions into tonight. MNZ041>045-048>052-059-160515- /O.CAN.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0012.260315T1705Z-260316T0900Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Pope-Stearns-Benton- Sherburne-Isanti-Wright- Including the cities of Little Falls, St Cloud, Glenwood, Alexandria, Cambridge, Long Prairie, Monticello, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, and Princeton 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Douglas, and Pope Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ MNZ047-055-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/ Stevens-Swift- Including the cities of Benson and Morris 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Stevens and Swift Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ053-060>063-068-WIZ014-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/ Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Polk- Including the cities of Osceola, St Paul, Victoria, Stillwater, Center City, Chanhassen, Blaine, Minneapolis, and Chaska 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington Counties. In Wisconsin, Polk County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. 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. && $$ MNZ054-056>058-064>067-073>075-082>084-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville- McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca- Including the cities of Willmar, Montevideo, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Waseca, Hutchinson, Madison, St Peter, Gaylord, Mankato, Olivia, St James, Redwood Falls, and New Ulm 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches in south central Minnesota. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Sibley, Blue Earth, Brown, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan, Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable. && $$ MNZ069-070-076>078-085-WIZ015-016-023>028-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Steele-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix- Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Shakopee, Durand, Eau Claire, Hudson, Rice Lake, Faribault, River Falls, Menomonie, Owatonna, Chippewa Falls, Hastings, Le Sueur, Red Wing, and Ladysmith 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Dakota, Scott, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, and Goodhue Counties. In Wisconsin, Barron, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. 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. && $$ MNZ091>093-160515- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Blue Earth, Albert Lea, and Fairmont 1205 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable. && $$ MPG |
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