3 products issued by NWS for: Sartell MN
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 252 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023 MNZ047>049-051>070-073>078-082>085-091-092-WIZ014>016-023>028- 011945- Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift- Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington- Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota- Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth- Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce- Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire- 252 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Tonight. A Blizzard Warning is in effect tonight for several hours of heavy snow and strong winds, leading to whiteout conditions. Please refer to the Winter Weather Message for more information. There is a chance of thunderstorms through early evening. Some storms could contain hail. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. A large storm system is likely to impact the Upper Midwest Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing a mixture of precipitation types to the area. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters and snowfall observers are encouraged to report snowfall amounts to the National Weather Service. $$
Blizzard Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 217 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ...BLIZZARD WARNING EXPANDED EASTWARD TO INCLUDE THE TWIN CITIES METRO AND WESTERN WISCONSIN... ...SNOWFALL RATES OF 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR ARE EXPECTED FOR SEVERAL HOURS WITH WIND GUSTS OF 40 TO 50 MPH... .Widespread precipitation will develop late this afternoon and transition to heavy snow from northwest to southeast this evening. The snow could be very heavy at times with hourly rates of 1 to 2.5 inches per hour. Strong north winds will develop with the heavy snow to produce whiteout conditions over a wide swath from west central and southwest Minnesota to west central Wisconsin. The worst conditions are expected between 9 PM and 4 AM, with snow and strong winds tapering off toward early Saturday morning. Total snowfall amounts will range from 5 to 10 inches from west central and southwest Minnesota to west central Wisconsin, with 2 to 5 inches north of Glenwood and St Cloud, and along I-90. Locally higher amounts are possible if snowfall rates exceed 2 inches per hour. A Blizzard Warning is in effect for a large area from west central and southwest Minnesota to west central Wisconsin. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect north and south of the Blizzard Warning. MNZ049-010515- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.W.0008.230331T2100Z-230401T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.230401T0000Z-230401T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-230401T0000Z/ Stearns- Including the city of St Cloud 217 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Stearns County. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening 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. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 217 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ...BLIZZARD WARNING EXPANDED EASTWARD TO INCLUDE THE TWIN CITIES METRO AND WESTERN WISCONSIN... ...SNOWFALL RATES OF 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR ARE EXPECTED FOR SEVERAL HOURS WITH WIND GUSTS OF 40 TO 50 MPH... .Widespread precipitation will develop late this afternoon and transition to heavy snow from northwest to southeast this evening. The snow could be very heavy at times with hourly rates of 1 to 2.5 inches per hour. Strong north winds will develop with the heavy snow to produce whiteout conditions over a wide swath from west central and southwest Minnesota to west central Wisconsin. The worst conditions are expected between 9 PM and 4 AM, with snow and strong winds tapering off toward early Saturday morning. Total snowfall amounts will range from 5 to 10 inches from west central and southwest Minnesota to west central Wisconsin, with 2 to 5 inches north of Glenwood and St Cloud, and along I-90. Locally higher amounts are possible if snowfall rates exceed 2 inches per hour. A Blizzard Warning is in effect for a large area from west central and southwest Minnesota to west central Wisconsin. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect north and south of the Blizzard Warning. MNZ049-010515- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.W.0008.230331T2100Z-230401T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KMPX.BZ.W.0003.230401T0000Z-230401T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-230401T0000Z/ Stearns- Including the city of St Cloud 217 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Stearns County. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening 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. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$