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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-
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/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