151 WWUS43 KMPX 230844 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 244 AM CST Sat Feb 23 2019 ...DANGEROUS WINTER STORM EXPECTED TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY... .A Winter Weather Advisory continues through Saturday morning for portions of west central Wisconsin through southeastern Minnesota, specifically along and east of a line from Blue Earth to Faribault in Minnesota, continuing to River Falls and Bloomer in Wisconsin. Snowfall accumulations of up to around 2 inches along with up to a tenth of an inch of ice accretion can be expected through Saturday morning. A stronger system is expected for Saturday night through Sunday when accumulating snow plus blowing snow will impact travel, including blizzard conditions for much of southern and western Minnesota. A Blizzard Warning is in effect Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon for most locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin south of I-94. This includes southern portions of the Twin Cities metro, away from more suburban areas. Within the Blizzard Warning, snow accumulations will range from 1 to 3 inches in the west near the South Dakota border to 6 to 8 inches along Interstate 35 and east. The snow is expected from late Saturday afternoon through the early morning hours Sunday, followed by strong winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to near 50 mph for most of the day Sunday. This could lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very difficult or impossible in the open areas of western, central, and southern Minnesota, and far western Wisconsin. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon for St Croix, Barron, Rusk, Chippewa, and Eau Claire counties. Within the Winter Storm Warning, snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches can be expected with localized higher amounts possible. The snow is expected Saturday evening through Sunday morning, followed by strong winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph for most of the day Sunday. This may produce areas of blowing and drifting snow, making travel difficult for portions of far southeastern Minnesota into west central Wisconsin. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the counties along I-94 for the potential of 1 to 4 inches of snow and very strong wind. Winds could gust as high as 40 to 45 mph which could lead to very low visibility and dangerous travel. MNZ078-WIZ024>026-231645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.W.0007.190224T0000Z-190225T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.190224T0300Z-190225T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-190223T1500Z/ Goodhue-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin- Including the cities of Red Wing, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, and Durand 244 AM CST Sat Feb 23 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation today followed by blizzard conditions tonight and Sunday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches and winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Pierce, Dunn and Pepin Counties. In Minnesota, Goodhue County. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 9 AM CST this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult or impossible Saturday night into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ047-048-231645- /O.EXA.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.190224T0600Z-190225T0000Z/ Stevens-Pope- Including the cities of Morris and Glenwood 244 AM CST Sat Feb 23 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph with widespread blowing snow. * WHERE...Stevens and Pope Counties. * WHEN...From midnight Saturday night to 6 PM CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ WIZ027-028-231645- /O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0007.190224T0300Z-190225T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-190223T1500Z/ Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire 244 AM CST Sat Feb 23 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation today followed by heavy snow tonight and strong wind Sunday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches and winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 9 AM CST this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow and blowing snow will make travel very hazardous or impossible. A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ WIZ015-016-023-231645- /O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0007.190224T0300Z-190225T0000Z/ Barron-Rusk-St. Croix- Including the cities of Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson 244 AM CST Sat Feb 23 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches and winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Barron, Rusk and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ084-085-092-093-231645- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.190224T0000Z-190225T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-190223T1500Z/ Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 244 AM CST Sat Feb 23 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation today followed by blizzard conditions tonight and Sunday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches and winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Waseca, Steele, Faribault and Freeborn Counties. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to 6 PM CST Sunday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult or impossible Saturday night into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ077-231645- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.190224T0300Z-190225T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-190223T1500Z/ Rice- Including the city of Faribault 244 AM CST Sat Feb 23 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation today followed by blizzard conditions tonight and Sunday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches and winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Rice County. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 9 PM Saturday to 6 PM CST Sunday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult or impossible Saturday night into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ067>070-074>076-082-083-091-231645- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.190224T0300Z-190225T0000Z/ Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan- Blue Earth-Martin- Including the cities of Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, and Fairmont 244 AM CST Sat Feb 23 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central and south central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 9 PM Saturday to 6 PM CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult or impossible Saturday night into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ054>058-064>066-073-231645- /O.CON.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.190224T0600Z-190225T0000Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine- Renville-McLeod-Redwood- Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, and Redwood Falls 244 AM CST Sat Feb 23 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From midnight Saturday night to 6 PM CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult or impossible Saturday night into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at 511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ041-042-049-051-059>063-WIZ014-231645- /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.A.0008.190224T0600Z-190225T0000Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stearns-Sherburne-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey- Washington-Polk- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, St Cloud, Elk River, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, and Osceola 244 AM CST Sat Feb 23 2019 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow possible with wind gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Wisconsin and central, east central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for snow and blowing snow that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ jrb