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Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 5:48PM CST until January 18 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Event: Winter Weather Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Lake Of The Woods; North Beltrami; North Clearwater; South Beltrami; South Clearwater; Hubbard; East Becker; East Otter Tail; Wadena

Wheather Alert Summary: The threat has ended.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 5:48PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Event: Cold Weather Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: West Polk; Norman; Clay; Kittson; Roseau; Lake Of The Woods; West Marshall; East Marshall; North Beltrami; Pennington; Red Lake; East Polk; North Clearwater; South Beltrami; Mahnomen; South Clearwater; Hubbard; West Becker; East Becker; Wilkin; West Otter Tail; East Otter Tail; Wadena; Grant; Towner; Cavalier; Pembina; Benson; Ramsey; Eastern Walsh County; Eddy; Nelson; Grand Forks; Griggs; Steele; Traill; Barnes; Cass; Ransom; Sargent; Richland; Western Walsh County

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Very cold wind chills as low as 40 below. * where...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central minnesota and northeast and southeast north dakota. * when...Until noon cst monday. * impacts...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Blizzard Warning issued January 18 at 5:48PM CST until January 19 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Event: Blizzard Warning
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Extreme
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: West Polk; Norman; Clay; Kittson; West Marshall; Mahnomen; West Becker; Wilkin; West Otter Tail; Grant; Pembina; Eastern Walsh County; Grand Forks; Traill; Cass; Richland

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Blizzard conditions. winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * where...Portions of northwest and west central minnesota and northeast and southeast north dakota. * when...Until midnight cst tonight. * impacts...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Blizzard Warning issued January 18 at 5:39PM CST until January 18 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Aberdeen SD

Event: Blizzard Warning
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Extreme
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Traverse; Big Stone; Marshall; Roberts; Day; Grant

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Blizzard conditions. winds gusting as high as 50 mph will slowly diminish through the evening hours. * where...Portions of west central minnesota and northeast south dakota. * when...Until 9 pm cst this evening. * impacts...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. ground blizzards create whiteout conditions that make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 2:41PM CST until January 19 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Event: Cold Weather Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Osceola; Dickinson; O'Brien; Clay; Buena Vista; Lincoln; Lyon; Murray; Cottonwood; Nobles; Jackson; Pipestone; Brookings

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected. * where...Portions of northwest iowa, southwest minnesota, and east central south dakota. * when...From 9 pm this evening to 10 am cst monday. * impacts...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 2:41PM CST until January 18 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Event: Winter Weather Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Lyon; Osceola; Dickinson; Sioux; O'Brien; Clay; Plymouth; Cherokee; Buena Vista; Woodbury; Ida; Lincoln; Lyon; Murray; Cottonwood; Nobles; Jackson; Pipestone; Rock; Dixon; Dakota; Beadle; Kingsbury; Brookings; Gregory; Jerauld; Sanborn; Miner; Lake; Moody; Brule; Aurora; Davison; Hanson; McCook; Minnehaha; Charles Mix; Douglas; Hutchinson; Turner; Lincoln; Bon Homme; Yankton; Clay; Union

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Snow. additional snow accumulations less than one inch. winds gusting as high as 55 mph resulting in brief, near whiteout conditions. * where...Portions of northwest and west central iowa, southwest minnesota, northeast nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast south dakota. * when...Until 9 pm cst this evening. * impacts...Plan on slippery road conditions. falling and blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions in visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. strong winds could cause tree damage. * additional details...Strong winds and snow showers will result in visibilities as low as one half mile at times. visibility and road conditions may change rapidly over short distances.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 2:36PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS La Crosse WI

Event: Cold Weather Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Mitchell; Howard; Floyd; Chickasaw; Wabasha; Dodge; Olmsted; Winona; Mower; Fillmore; Houston

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Very cold wind chills as low as 32 below expected. * where...Portions of north central and northeast iowa and southeast minnesota. * when...From 9 pm this evening to noon cst monday. * impacts...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Blizzard Warning issued January 18 at 2:31PM CST until January 18 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Event: Blizzard Warning
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Extreme
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Stevens

Wheather Alert Summary: ...Blowing snow continues through tonight... .Snow continues to move across the area with additional snowfall under an inch. the main impact will be continue to be the high winds and blowing snow. these winds with gusts up to 45 mph will continue to blow around the recent snow and lead to widespread low visibility. the area of greatest concern is west central minnesota where part of the advisory where a blizzard warning remains in effect. * what...Blizzard conditions. additional snow accumulations up to one inch. winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * where...Stevens county. * when...Until 9 pm cst this evening. * impacts...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. plan on slippery road conditions. widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 2:31PM CST until January 18 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Event: Winter Weather Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Douglas; Todd; Pope; Stearns; Lac Qui Parle; Swift; Chippewa; Kandiyohi; Meeker; Yellow Medicine; Renville; McLeod; Sibley; Redwood; Brown; Nicollet; Le Sueur; Watonwan; Blue Earth; Waseca; Steele; Martin; Faribault; Freeborn

Wheather Alert Summary: ...Blowing snow continues through tonight... .Snow continues to move across the area with additional snowfall under an inch. the main impact will be continue to be the high winds and blowing snow. these winds with gusts up to 45 mph will continue to blow around the recent snow and lead to widespread low visibility. the area of greatest concern is west central minnesota where part of the advisory where a blizzard warning remains in effect. * what...Snow and blowing snow. additional snow accumulations up to one inch. winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * where...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central minnesota. * when...Until 9 pm cst this evening. * impacts...Plan on slippery road conditions. areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 2:31PM CST until January 18 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Event: Winter Weather Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Morrison; Mille Lacs; Kanabec; Benton

Wheather Alert Summary: ...Blowing snow continues through tonight... .Snow continues to move across the area with additional snowfall under an inch. the main impact will be continue to be the high winds and blowing snow. these winds with gusts up to 45 mph will continue to blow around the recent snow and lead to widespread low visibility. the area of greatest concern is west central minnesota where part of the advisory where a blizzard warning remains in effect. * what...Snow and blowing snow. additional snow accumulations up to one inch. winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * where...Benton, morrison, kanabec, and mille lacs counties. * when...Until 9 pm cst this evening. * impacts...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 1:50PM CST by NWS La Crosse WI

Event: Special Weather Statement
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Affected Area: Winneshiek; Allamakee; Fayette; Clayton; Wabasha; Winona; Houston; Clark; Buffalo; Trempealeau; Jackson; La Crosse; Monroe; Juneau; Adams; Vernon; Crawford; Richland; Grant

Wheather Alert Summary: Areas of light snow will continue progressing east through the evening hours, temporary reducing visibilities below 2 miles at times. overall accumulations up to 1" expected in spots with slippery travel possible. exercise caution if travelling and check travel conditions before departing.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Wind Advisory issued January 18 at 1:22PM CST until January 19 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Event: Wind Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Southern Lake/North Shore; Southern Cook/North Shore

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the cold weather advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 39 below zero expected. for the wind advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * where...Southern cook and southern lake counties. this includes the tribal lands of the grand portage reservation. * when...For the cold weather advisory, from 9 pm this evening to noon cst monday. for the wind advisory, from 9 pm this evening to 6 am cst monday. * impacts...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. the dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 1:22PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Event: Cold Weather Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Southern Lake/North Shore; Southern Cook/North Shore

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the cold weather advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 39 below zero expected. for the wind advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * where...Southern cook and southern lake counties. this includes the tribal lands of the grand portage reservation. * when...For the cold weather advisory, from 9 pm this evening to noon cst monday. for the wind advisory, from 9 pm this evening to 6 am cst monday. * impacts...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. the dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 1:22PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Event: Cold Weather Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Koochiching; North St. Louis; North Itasca; Central St. Louis; North Cass; South Itasca; South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin; Carlton/South St. Louis; Pine

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. * where...Crow wing, aitkin, pine, koochiching, cass, itasca, carlton, st. louis counties. this includes the tribal lands of the fond du lac band, the mille lacs band, east lake, hinckley, lena lake and, big sandy lake areas and the bois forte band, lake vermilion, nett lake and, deer creek areas. other locations including voyageurs national park. this also includes the boundary waters western area. * when...From 9 pm this evening to noon cst monday. * impacts...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 1:22PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Event: Cold Weather Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Northern Cook/Northern Lake

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Very cold wind chills as low as 39 below zero expected. * where...Northern cook and lake county. this also includes the boundary waters eastern and central area. * when...From 9 pm this evening to noon cst monday. * impacts...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 1:18PM CST until January 18 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Event: Winter Weather Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: North Cass; South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Snow. additional snow accumulations up to one inch. winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * where...Crow wing, aitkin, and and cass counties. this includes the tribal lands of the mille lacs band, east lake and, big sandy lake areas. * when...Until 9 pm cst this evening. * impacts...Plan on slippery road conditions. * additional details...Most of the snow has fallen, though visibility as low as a mile is expected with scattered snow showers. the winds will become gusty out of the northwest this afternoon and evening with gusts up to 35 mph, which will lead to blowing snow and greatly reduced visibility, especially for areas with few trees or buildings.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 12:20PM CST until January 18 at 9:00PM CST by NWS La Crosse WI

Event: Winter Weather Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Mitchell; Howard; Floyd; Chickasaw; Dodge; Olmsted; Mower; Fillmore

Wheather Alert Summary: ...Blowing snow causing visibility reductions... .Ongoing light snow west of the mississippi river valley will continue through this evening. a subsequent increase in northwest winds later this evening with occasional gusts to 40 mph will cause areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility below one half mile at times. * what...Snow. snow accumulations up to one inch. winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * where...Portions of north central and northeast iowa and southeast minnesota. * when...Until 9 pm cst this evening. * impacts...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 11:18AM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Event: Cold Weather Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Douglas; Todd; Morrison; Mille Lacs; Kanabec; Stevens; Pope; Stearns; Benton; Sherburne; Isanti; Chisago; Lac Qui Parle; Swift; Chippewa; Kandiyohi; Meeker; Wright; Hennepin; Anoka; Ramsey; Washington; Yellow Medicine; Renville; McLeod; Sibley; Carver; Scott; Dakota; Redwood; Brown; Nicollet; Le Sueur; Rice; Goodhue; Watonwan; Blue Earth; Waseca; Steele; Martin; Faribault; Freeborn

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * where...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central minnesota. * when...From 9 pm this evening to noon cst monday. * impacts...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement