Latest Video Briefing Concerning Blizzard Conditions

Blizzard Warnings are now in effect across south central Minnesota for late Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.  Winter Storm Warnings are in effect across west central Minnesota.

A potent system will drop southeast from Canada Sunday, bringing periods of light snow and an inch or two of accumulation during the day.  Behind it, very strong northwest winds gusting in excess of 40 to 55 mph are possible late Sunday into early Monday.

Given the deep snow cover from the winter storm earlier in the week across southern Minnesota and an inch of fresh accumulation, the wind will result in considerable blowing snow and whiteout conditions in those areas.  Numerous road closures are possible.

Conditions are a bit more uncertain across western Minnesota where the snow pack is less condusive for blowing around.  Because of this, Winter Storm Warnings are in place.  If conditions become worse than currently expected, Blizzard Warnings may be issued there as well. 

Where wind is not expected to be as strong, but blowing snow is still possible, a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued. That includes the Twin Cities.

Travel could become difficult or impossible in the Blizzard Warning areas by Sunday night.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
941 PM CST Tue Nov 25 2025

...SNOWFALL RATES EXCEEDING AN INCH PER HOUR AND STRONG NORTHWEST
WINDS GUSTING TO 50 MPH MAY LEAD TO BLIZZARD CONDITIONS AT TIMES...

.A potent storm system will continue to move across the area tonight.
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 50
mph. Combined with the falling snow, widespread blowing snow and
blizzard conditions are possible at times with visibilities 1/4 mile
or less.

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/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251126T1200Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-
Including the cities of Glenwood, Morris, Benson, Alexandria, Long
Prairie, and Madison
941 PM CST Tue Nov 25 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches.
Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Todd, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, and Swift
Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

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MNZ043>045-049-050-056>058-064-065-073-261500-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251126T1500Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Olivia, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Princeton,
Montevideo, Little Falls, St Cloud, Redwood Falls, Mora, Willmar, and
Sauk Rapids
941 PM CST Tue Nov 25 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Benton, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Renville, Stearns,
Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Redwood, Chippewa, and Yellow Medicine
Counties.

* WHEN...Until 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 Wednesday morning 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.

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MNZ051>053-059>061-066>069-074>076-082-083-WIZ014-261500-
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251126T1500Z/
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-
Scott-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Polk-
Including the cities of Cambridge, St James, Mankato, Osceola,
Minneapolis, Center City, Gaylord, Chaska, Victoria, Monticello, St
Peter, Hutchinson, Le Sueur, Shakopee, Blaine, Elk River, New Ulm,
and Chanhassen
941 PM CST Tue Nov 25 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 2 to 4 inches across southern Minnesota, to 4 to 7
inches across central Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Winds
gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and south central
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 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.

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/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251126T1500Z/
Ramsey-Washington-Dakota-Rice-Waseca-Steele-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Hudson, Hastings, Faribault, Owatonna, St
Paul, Rice Lake, Stillwater, Waseca, and Ladysmith
941 PM CST Tue Nov 25 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 2 to 4 inches across southern Minnesota, to 4 to 7
inches across northwest Wisconsin. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Dakota, Ramsey, Washington, Rice, Steele, and
Waseca Counties. In Wisconsin, Barron, Rusk, and St. Croix
Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread 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.

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MNZ091>093-261500-
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-251126T1500Z/
Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Blue Earth, Fairmont, and Albert Lea
941 PM CST Tue Nov 25 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, and Martin Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds
could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511mn.org for road conditions.

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/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0016.251126T0600Z-251126T1500Z/
Goodhue-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Durand, Eau Claire, River Falls, Red Wing,
Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls
941 PM CST Tue Nov 25 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Goodhue County. In Wisconsin, Chippewa, Dunn,
Eau Claire, Pepin, and Pierce Counties.

* WHEN...Until 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. 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.

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NDC