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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
712 AM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
311000-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-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-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
712 AM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

A wintry mix of rain, freezing rain and snow will progress north
across the area today. Most of the area will transition to rain by
early afternoon but freezing rain will be most prevalent through
tonight in western and central MN, where a Winter Weather
Advisory is in effect.

Isolated thunderstorms are possible around the Interstate 90
corridor tonight through early morning Friday. A few storms may be
severe, with the main hazard being large hail.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Rain will change to heavy snow during the day Friday while strong
northeast winds develop. Accumulating snow is expected across the
entire area, potentially as high as 4 to 8 inches north of the
Interstate 90 corridor. In addition, the strong winds in
conjunction with the falling snow may produce blizzard conditions
in western and central MN. A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect
for most of central and southern MN into western WI.

Looking ahead, another 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...

SKYWARN spotter activation will not be required but any reports
of snow or icing will be appreciated.

$$



Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
411 AM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...COMPLEX PROLONGED WINTER STORM TO BRING MULTIPLE PRECIPITATION
TYPES AND ASSOCIATED IMPACTS ACROSS CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA
THROUGH WESTERN WISCONSIN THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.A complex storm system developing over the Rockies will shift
east into the Central Plains tonight then gradually move into the
Great Lakes Friday night. Precipitation will lift north this
afternoon as mainly rain but will transition to freezing rain for
much of western and central Minnesota into northwest Wisconsin
late this afternoon through tonight. A light icing to a couple
tenths of an inch of ice accretion is likely mainly north of a
line from Redwood Falls to Buffalo MN to Rice Lake WI. The
precipitation will then gradually change over to snow Friday
afternoon and evening, with snow heavy at times Friday night.
Snowfall amounts may range as high as 5 to 8 inches in far western
MN and in western WI, with snowfall totals of 4 to 7 inches in
central and eastern MN. In addition, strong winds will develop
Friday afternoon which will persist through Friday night,
potentially producing blizzard conditions over much of western MN
and possibly into eastern MN.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for much of western and
central MN into northwest WI for the freezing rain potential. A
Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the entire coverage area north
of Interstate 90 for the combination of heavy snow and possible
blizzard conditions. Stay tuned to the National Weather Service
for the latest forecasts and updates on this complex winter storm.

MNZ047-048-054>058-064-065-301800-
/O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0017.230330T2000Z-230331T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0009.230331T1800Z-230401T1200Z/
Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson,
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, and Olivia
411 AM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, freezing rain expected.
  Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice
  accumulations of around a tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as
  high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions
  possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches possible.
  Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 3 PM this
  afternoon to 10 AM CDT Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch,
  from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty
  winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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 Storm Watch

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
411 AM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...COMPLEX PROLONGED WINTER STORM TO BRING MULTIPLE PRECIPITATION
TYPES AND ASSOCIATED IMPACTS ACROSS CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA
THROUGH WESTERN WISCONSIN THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.A complex storm system developing over the Rockies will shift
east into the Central Plains tonight then gradually move into the
Great Lakes Friday night. Precipitation will lift north this
afternoon as mainly rain but will transition to freezing rain for
much of western and central Minnesota into northwest Wisconsin
late this afternoon through tonight. A light icing to a couple
tenths of an inch of ice accretion is likely mainly north of a
line from Redwood Falls to Buffalo MN to Rice Lake WI. The
precipitation will then gradually change over to snow Friday
afternoon and evening, with snow heavy at times Friday night.
Snowfall amounts may range as high as 5 to 8 inches in far western
MN and in western WI, with snowfall totals of 4 to 7 inches in
central and eastern MN. In addition, strong winds will develop
Friday afternoon which will persist through Friday night,
potentially producing blizzard conditions over much of western MN
and possibly into eastern MN.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for much of western and
central MN into northwest WI for the freezing rain potential. A
Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the entire coverage area north
of Interstate 90 for the combination of heavy snow and possible
blizzard conditions. Stay tuned to the National Weather Service
for the latest forecasts and updates on this complex winter storm.

MNZ047-048-054>058-064-065-301800-
/O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0017.230330T2000Z-230331T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.A.0009.230331T1800Z-230401T1200Z/
Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson,
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, and Olivia
411 AM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, freezing rain expected.
  Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice
  accumulations of around a tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as
  high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions
  possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches possible.
  Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 3 PM this
  afternoon to 10 AM CDT Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch,
  from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty
  winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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.

&&

$$



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