< Winter Weather Advisory 03/05/2026 16:12 Minnesota

Winter Weather Advisory 03/05/2026 16:12 Minnesota

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 6:12PM CST until March 7 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 5, 2026 - 4:12pm
Expires: 
March 6, 2026 - 5:15am
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 Friday 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 following the transition from freezing rain to snow. 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 and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From 3 PM 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: 
Todd; Morrison; Mille Lacs; Kanabec; Stearns; Benton; Sherburne; Kandiyohi; Meeker; Wright; Renville; McLeod; Sibley; Redwood; Brown; Nicollet; Watonwan; Martin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN