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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1026 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026 MNZ041>045-047>070-075>078-084-085-WIZ014>016-023>028-221630- 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- Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Polk-Barron-Rusk- St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire- 1026 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Minnesota...east central Minnesota...south central Minnesota... southeast Minnesota...west central Minnesota...northwest Wisconsin and west central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. Occasional light snow will continue into the mid afternoon, with an inch or two of accumulation. Gusty winds could lead to areas of blowing snow which will lead to reduced visibility and slick travel. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Bitterly cold air will arrive late Thursday and linger through the weekend. The strongest winds and coldest wind chills of 35 below to 45 below zero will occur Thursday night and Friday morning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters and snowfall observers are encouraged to report snowfall amounts to the National Weather Service. $$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 345 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026 ...STRONG WINDS CREATING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS IN SOUTHWEST TO SOUTHCENTRAL MINNESOTA... ...SLOW & ICY EVENING COMMUTE EXPECTED... .A round of light and fluffy snow continues to move through the region, resulting in minor accumulations of an inch or two. Winds increasing this afternoon as the snow ends will result in blowing snow and reduced visibility, with Blizzard conditions expected from Redwood County, southeast to Freeborn county in southwest and south central Minnesota. A Winter Weather Advisory extends northwards from the Blizzard Warning into central Minnesota, where blowing snow will result in occasional blizzard conditions in open areas this afternoon. Aditonally, very slick roads are possible during the evening commute, as the light accumulated snow freezes onto untreated roads & surfaces. Plan on a slow & messy drive this evening. MNZ048-049-051>053-058>063-066-068>070-077-220200- /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260122T0200Z/ Pope-Stearns-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka- Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice- Including the cities of Faribault, Minneapolis, Cambridge, Blaine, Chanhassen, Hutchinson, Shakopee, St Cloud, Center City, Stillwater, Chaska, Victoria, Litchfield, Glenwood, Monticello, Elk River, St Paul, and Hastings 345 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1202 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026 MNZ051>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-220615- /O.NEW.KMPX.EC.W.0001.260123T0300Z-260123T1700Z/ /O.EXT.KMPX.EC.A.0001.260123T1700Z-260124T1800Z/ 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- Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Chippewa Falls, St Peter, Mankato, Stillwater, Victoria, Hudson, Fairmont, Blue Earth, Hutchinson, Olivia, Faribault, Gaylord, Waseca, Owatonna, Benson, Madison, Elk River, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, Cambridge, River Falls, St Paul, Minneapolis, Menomonie, Shakopee, Red Wing, Durand, Blaine, Chanhassen, St James, Center City, Litchfield, Monticello, Osceola, Montevideo, Granite Falls, Albert Lea, Willmar, Hastings, Rice Lake, Eau Claire, Ladysmith, Le Sueur, and Chaska 1202 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THURSDAY TO 11 AM CST FRIDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 35 to 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM Thursday to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. && $$ Borghoff
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1202 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026 MNZ051>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-220615- /O.NEW.KMPX.EC.W.0001.260123T0300Z-260123T1700Z/ /O.EXT.KMPX.EC.A.0001.260123T1700Z-260124T1800Z/ 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- Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Chippewa Falls, St Peter, Mankato, Stillwater, Victoria, Hudson, Fairmont, Blue Earth, Hutchinson, Olivia, Faribault, Gaylord, Waseca, Owatonna, Benson, Madison, Elk River, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, Cambridge, River Falls, St Paul, Minneapolis, Menomonie, Shakopee, Red Wing, Durand, Blaine, Chanhassen, St James, Center City, Litchfield, Monticello, Osceola, Montevideo, Granite Falls, Albert Lea, Willmar, Hastings, Rice Lake, Eau Claire, Ladysmith, Le Sueur, and Chaska 1202 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THURSDAY TO 11 AM CST FRIDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 35 to 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM Thursday to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. && $$ Borghoff
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