Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 6 at 7:48PM CST until March 7 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 5:48pm
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
...FREEZING RAIN, SLEET, AND SNOW SPREADS EAST THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...
.Roads have become ice covered across western MN, which is creating
slick travel conditions. The band of freezing rain and mixed wintry
precipitation is forecast to move eastward tonight. As a result,
slick travel conditions are likely to develop across much of the
Advisory and will likely persist through daybreak Saturday.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to one
inch and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and
Yellow Medicine Counties.
* WHEN...Until 3 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