Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 2:58PM CST until March 7 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 12:58pm
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
...FREEZING RAIN & SNOW FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
.Rain during the morning transitions over to freezing rain, then a
mix of freezing rain & snow Thursday afternoon into Saturday morning.
Ice accumulations of around 0.1" will make roads & surface very
slippery by late afternoon, and slick conditions will continue into
Saturday morning when the freezing rain changes over to snow
overnight. Snow accumulations of up to 3" are also expected in
addition to the ice.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to
two inches, sleet accumulations up to one tenth of an inch, and ice
accumulations around one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and
Yellow Medicine Counties.
* WHEN...From noon Friday to 9 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The
hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Douglas; Stevens; Pope; Lac Qui Parle; Swift; Chippewa; Yellow Medicine
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN