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
554 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW AND SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS WILL CREATE LOW
VISIBILITY AND SLICK ROADS INTO THIS EVENING...

.The threat for blizzard conditions has ended across southern
Minnesota. Reduced visibility and slick roads from areas of blowing &
snow & scattered snow showers will continue into this evening.

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Including the cities of Mankato, Fairmont, St James, Redwood Falls,
New Ulm, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
554 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Areas of blowing snow and scattered snow showers could
briefly reduce visibility to as low as one mile this evening.

SLick roads and untreated surfaces are anticipated through the
evening commute.

* WHERE...Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Martin, Watonwan,
and Redwood Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. 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.

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Including the cities of Minneapolis, Le Sueur, Shakopee, Granite
Falls, St Cloud, Center City, Chaska, Victoria, Waseca, Litchfield,
Willmar, Owatonna, St Paul, Cambridge, Hutchinson, Monticello,
Madison, Hastings, Montevideo, Blaine, Stillwater, St Peter,
Glenwood, Gaylord, Morris, Olivia, Benson, Chanhassen, Elk River, and
Faribault
554 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Areas of blowing snow and scattered snow showers could
briefly reduce visibility to as low as one mile this evening.

SLick roads and untreated surfaces are anticipated through the
evening commute.

* 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. 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.

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