Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
816 WWUS43 KMPX 250841 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 241 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025 ...RAIN WILL TURN TO HEAVY SNOW FROM WEST TO EAST THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT... ...SNOW AMOUNTS HAVE INCREASED AND EXPANDED FARTHER SOUTH... ...SNOWFALL RATES EXCEEDING AN INCH PER HOUR AND STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 45 MPH MAY LEAD TO BLIZZARD CONDITIONS AT TIMES... .A potent storm system will move across the area today and tonight. Rain will transition snow from west to east as cold air arrives. Periods of heavy snow are expected with rates of around an inch per hour at times. The heaviest totals will be found across central Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin where around 6 inches are expected. Farther south across southern Minnesota and parts of west central Wisconsin, 1 to 3 inches are expected. Winds will increase later today and tonight with gusts as high as 45 mph. Combined with the falling snow, widespread blowing snow and blizzard conditions are possible at times with visibilities 1/4 mile or less. The Winter Storm Warning has been expanded south into most of southern Minnesota despite lower snow totals to account for the strongest winds and near blizzard conditions. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for far southern Minnesota and parts of west central Wisconsin. MNZ056>058-065-252045- /O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0015.251125T1800Z-251126T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WS.W.0006.251125T2100Z-251126T1500Z/ Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville- Including the cities of Montevideo, Willmar, Olivia, and Litchfield 241 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, Meeker, Renville, and Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ MNZ049-050-252045- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0006.251125T2100Z-251126T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WS.W.0006.251125T2100Z-251126T1500Z/ Stearns-Benton- Including the cities of St Cloud and Sauk Rapids 241 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Benton and Stearns Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ MNZ051>053-059>061-066>069-WIZ014-252045- /O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0015.251126T0000Z-251126T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WS.W.0006.251126T0000Z-251126T1500Z/ Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-McLeod-Sibley-Carver- Scott-Polk- Including the cities of Shakopee, Minneapolis, Chaska, Hutchinson, Monticello, Center City, Osceola, Chanhassen, Victoria, Blaine, Cambridge, Gaylord, and Elk River 241 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, McLeod, Sherburne, Sibley, Wright, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Hennepin, Isanti, and Scott Counties. In Wisconsin, Polk County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 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. && $$ MNZ062-063-070-WIZ015-016-023-252045- /O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0015.251126T0000Z-251126T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WS.W.0006.251126T0300Z-251126T1500Z/ Ramsey-Washington-Dakota-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix- Including the cities of St Paul, Rice Lake, Hudson, Hastings, Ladysmith, and Stillwater 241 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington Counties. In Wisconsin, Barron, Rusk, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ064-073-252045- /O.EXB.KMPX.WS.W.0006.251125T2100Z-251126T1500Z/ Yellow Medicine-Redwood- Including the cities of Granite Falls and Redwood Falls 241 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Redwood and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ MNZ074>076-082-083-252045- /O.EXB.KMPX.WS.W.0006.251126T0000Z-251126T1500Z/ Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth- Including the cities of St Peter, New Ulm, Mankato, St James, and Le Sueur 241 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Blue Earth, Brown, Le Sueur, Nicollet, and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ077-084-085-252045- /O.EXB.KMPX.WS.W.0006.251126T0300Z-251126T1500Z/ Rice-Waseca-Steele- Including the cities of Owatonna, Faribault, and Waseca 241 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Rice, Steele, and Waseca Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 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. && $$ MNZ054-055-252045- /O.UPG.KMPX.WW.Y.0015.251125T1800Z-251126T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KMPX.WS.W.0006.251125T1800Z-251126T1200Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Swift- Including the cities of Madison and Benson 241 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Lac Qui Parle and Swift Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ MNZ047-048-252045- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0006.251125T1800Z-251126T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KMPX.WS.W.0006.251125T1800Z-251126T1200Z/ Stevens-Pope- Including the cities of Glenwood and Morris 241 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Pope and Stevens Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ MNZ043>045-252045- /O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0006.251125T2100Z-251126T1500Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec- Including the cities of Mora, Princeton, and Little Falls 241 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Morrison, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ MNZ041-042-252045- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0006.251125T1800Z-251126T1200Z/ Douglas-Todd- Including the cities of Alexandria and Long Prairie 241 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Todd and Douglas Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ MNZ091>093-252045- /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.251126T0300Z-251126T1500Z/ Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Blue Earth, Fairmont, and Albert Lea 241 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ078-WIZ024>028-252045- /O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.251126T0600Z-251126T1500Z/ Goodhue-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of River Falls, Durand, Chippewa Falls, Red Wing, Eau Claire, and Menomonie 241 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Goodhue County. In Wisconsin, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, and Pierce Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ Borghoff