Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 12 at 2:52PM CDT until March 13 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 12:52pm
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
CDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, blowing snow expected.
Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as
65 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow
accumulations between 6 and 14 inches possible. Winds could gust as
high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Stearns, Wright,
Chippewa, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to
7 AM CDT Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday evening
through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power
lines.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511mn.org for road conditions.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Stevens; Pope; Stearns; Swift; Chippewa; Kandiyohi; Meeker; Wright; Renville; McLeod
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN