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Blizzard Warning 0004
Issued by the Minneapolis Forecast Office

Action Issued Starts Expiration
Continued 2026-03-15 12:05:50 2026-03-16 04:00:00
Continued 2026-03-15 12:05:50 2026-03-16 07:00:00
Continued 2026-03-15 12:05:50 2026-03-16 07:00:00
Continued 2026-03-15 12:05:50 2026-03-16 04:00:00
Continued 2026-03-15 12:05:50 2026-03-16 07:00:00
Cancelled 2026-03-15 12:05:50 2026-03-16 04:00:00


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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