Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued March 12 at 2:52PM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
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...Heavy snow likely. Total snow accumulations in excess of 6"
likely, with localized amounts exceeding 12" across southern MN.
Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central,
southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Sherburne; Isanti; Chisago; Lac Qui Parle; Hennepin; Anoka; Ramsey; Washington; Yellow Medicine; Sibley; Carver; Scott; Dakota; Redwood; Brown; Nicollet; Le Sueur; Rice; Goodhue; Watonwan; Blue Earth; Waseca; Steele; Martin; Faribault; Freeborn
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
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