< Blizzard Warning Minnesota | Effective 03/16/2026 01:52

Blizzard Warning Minnesota | Effective 03/16/2026 01:52

Headline: 
Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 3:52AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Blizzard Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 16, 2026 - 1:52am
Expires: 
March 16, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Instruction: 
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. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable.
Area Description: 
Martin; Faribault; Freeborn
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN