Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued April 2 at 6:59AM CDT until April 2 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 4:59am
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
...MESSY SPRING SYSTEM BRINGS FREEZING RAIN, SLEET, AND SNOW THROUGH
THIS MORNING...
.Western and central Minnesota will experience mainly slushy wet snow
with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, meanwhile rain is favored in
southern and southeastern Minnesota. In between the snow and rain, a
messy wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain will result in ice
accumulations and slippery travel. There is still a moderate degree
of uncertainty regarding ice accumulation amounts, due to
temperatures being very close to freezing and a fluctuation of only a
degree or two likely having a large impact on final amounts.
The greatest impacts from icing and freezing rain will occur over
western Wisconsin and east-central Minnesota, with accumulations up
to a quarter inch in Minnesota and a few tenths of an inch in
Wisconsin. Power outages are possible due to icing of power lines in
addition to gusty winds, and slippery to impossible travel will occur
where ice accumulates. Slow travel from wet slushy snow is expected
in western and central Minnesota.
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up
to one inch, sleet accumulations up to one tenth of an inch, and
ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Dakota, Scott, Washington, Le Sueur, Rice, and Goodhue
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power
lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power
outages. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions
will impact the Thursday morning commute.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for
road conditions.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm
kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster
cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take
water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive
in case you become stranded.
Area Description:
Washington; Scott; Dakota; Le Sueur; Rice; Goodhue
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
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