Minneapolis, Minnesota
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Traverse; Big Stone; Brown; Marshall; Roberts; Day |
| Effective: | 2026-04-01 @ 8:37 am -> 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-01 @ 8:37 am -> 2026-04-01 @ 6:45 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Aberdeen SD on 2026-04-01 @ 8:37 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 8:37AM CDT until April 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation and patchy blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Highest snow accumulations in the higher elevations of the Sisseton Hills. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and northeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Mainly drifting snow is expected, but in areas prone to blowing snow, the snow may be lofted and briefly reduce visibility. the combination of warm temperatures and drifting snow can cause snow to adhere to roads, creating icy patches. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Lincoln; Lyon; Murray; Cottonwood; Pipestone; Beadle; Kingsbury; Brookings; Lake; Moody |
| Effective: | 2026-04-01 @ 3:53 am -> 2026-04-02 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-01 @ 10:00 pm -> 2026-04-01 @ 4:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Sioux Falls SD on 2026-04-01 @ 3:53 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 3:53AM CDT until April 2 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South Dakota. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Washington; Scott; Dakota; Le Sueur; Rice; Goodhue |
| Effective: | 2026-04-01 @ 3:11 am -> 2026-04-02 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-04-01 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN on 2026-04-01 @ 3:11 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 1 at 3:11AM CDT until April 2 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN |
| Description: |
...MESSY SPRING SYSTEM BRINGS FREEZING RAIN, SLEET, AND SNOWTO PORTIONS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY... .A strong spring system brings a variety of precipitation types to the region tonight through Thursday. While there is still some uncertainty in the exact track of the low, mainly snow & sleet is expected across central Minnesota, while a mix of freezing rain, sleet, & snow is expected for southern Minnesota, the Twin Cities metro, & western Wisconsin. The greatest travel impacts are expected across eastern Minnesota & west-central Wisconsin where icing amounts around 0.25" are likely, along with sleet & snow at times. This will lead to very slick roads, as well as the possibility of some downed tree branches & power outages. Elsewhere, freezing rain accumulations around 0.1" along with an inch or two of sleet & snow will lead to slick roads late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch, sleet accumulations around three quarters of an inch, and ice accumulations around one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Dakota, Scott, Washington, Le Sueur, Rice, and Goodhue Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause isolated power outages. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Sherburne; Isanti; Chisago; Wright; Hennepin; Anoka; Ramsey; Renville; McLeod; Sibley; Carver; Redwood; Brown; Nicollet; Watonwan; Blue Earth; Waseca; Steele |
| Effective: | 2026-04-01 @ 3:11 am -> 2026-04-02 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-04-01 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN on 2026-04-01 @ 3:11 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 3:11AM CDT until April 2 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN |
| Description: |
...MESSY SPRING SYSTEM BRINGS FREEZING RAIN, SLEET, AND SNOWTO PORTIONS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY... .A strong spring system brings a variety of precipitation types to the region tonight through Thursday. While there is still some uncertainty in the exact track of the low, mainly snow & sleet is expected across central Minnesota, while a mix of freezing rain, sleet, & snow is expected for southern Minnesota, the Twin Cities metro, & western Wisconsin. The greatest travel impacts are expected across eastern Minnesota & west-central Wisconsin where icing amounts around 0.25" are likely, along with sleet & snow at times. This will lead to very slick roads, as well as the possibility of some downed tree branches & power outages. Elsewhere, freezing rain accumulations around 0.1" along with an inch or two of sleet & snow will lead to slick roads late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch, sleet accumulations around one half of an inch, and ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Washington; Scott; Dakota; Le Sueur; Rice; Goodhue |
| Effective: | 2026-04-01 @ 3:11 am -> 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-01 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-04-01 @ 3:26 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Past |
| Issued By: | NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN on 2026-04-01 @ 3:11 am |
| Headline: | The Winter Weather Advisory has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN on this developing situation. |
| Description: |
The Winter Weather Advisory has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN on this developing situation. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Douglas; Todd; Morrison; Mille Lacs; Kanabec; Stevens; Pope; Stearns; Benton; Lac Qui Parle; Swift; Chippewa; Kandiyohi; Meeker; Yellow Medicine |
| Effective: | 2026-04-01 @ 3:11 am -> 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-01 @ 10:00 pm -> 2026-04-01 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN on 2026-04-01 @ 3:11 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 3:11AM CDT until April 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN |
| Description: |
...MESSY SPRING SYSTEM BRINGS FREEZING RAIN, SLEET, AND SNOWTO PORTIONS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY... .A strong spring system brings a variety of precipitation types to the region tonight through Thursday. While there is still some uncertainty in the exact track of the low, mainly snow & sleet is expected across central Minnesota, while a mix of freezing rain, sleet, & snow is expected for southern Minnesota, the Twin Cities metro, & western Wisconsin. The greatest travel impacts are expected across eastern Minnesota & west-central Wisconsin where icing amounts around 0.25" are likely, along with sleet & snow at times. This will lead to very slick roads, as well as the possibility of some downed tree branches & power outages. Elsewhere, freezing rain accumulations around 0.1" along with an inch or two of sleet & snow will lead to slick roads late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches, sleet accumulations around three quarters of an inch, and light ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Benton, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Norman; Clay; Mahnomen; South Clearwater; West Becker; East Becker; Wilkin; West Otter Tail; East Otter Tail; Grant; Eddy; Griggs; Steele; Traill; Barnes; Cass; Ransom; Sargent; Richland |
| Effective: | 2026-04-01 @ 2:32 am -> 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-01 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-04-01 @ 10:45 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Grand Forks ND on 2026-04-01 @ 2:32 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 2:32AM CDT until April 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Hubbard; Wadena |
| Effective: | 2026-04-01 @ 2:32 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-01 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-04-01 @ 10:45 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Grand Forks ND on 2026-04-01 @ 2:32 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 2:32AM CDT until April 3 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Wadena and Hubbard Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Lake Of The Woods; North Beltrami; North Clearwater; South Beltrami |
| Effective: | 2026-04-01 @ 2:32 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-01 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-04-01 @ 10:45 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Grand Forks ND on 2026-04-01 @ 2:32 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 2:32AM CDT until April 3 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Lake Of The Woods, North Beltrami, South Beltrami, and North Clearwater Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Wabasha; Dodge; Olmsted; Buffalo |
| Effective: | 2026-04-01 @ 1:39 am -> 2026-04-02 @ 10:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-01 @ 10:00 pm -> 2026-04-01 @ 6:45 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS La Crosse WI on 2026-04-01 @ 1:39 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 1:39AM CDT until April 2 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI |
| Description: |
...LATE WINTER STORM IMPACTS THE AREA FROM TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... .A late season winter storm will impact areas along and north of Interstate 90 from this evening into Thursday morning. Snow, sleet, and freezing rain will begin late this evening, changing to freezing rain overnight. Ice accumulations are expected and will continue into Thursday morning. Temperatures will warm Thursday afternoon and only rain will be expected. Travel is expected to be impacted. * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations up to one quarter of an inch. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Dodge, Olmsted, and Wabasha Counties. In Wisconsin, Buffalo County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Southern Lake/North Shore; Southern Cook/North Shore |
| Effective: | 2026-04-01 @ 1:13 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 1:00 am -> 2026-04-01 @ 1:15 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Duluth MN on 2026-04-01 @ 1:13 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 1 at 1:13AM CDT until April 3 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 7 and 10 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The majority of the snowfall is expected to fall during the daytime hours. With the high sun angle and temperatures hovering just above freezing, snowfall will have a difficult time accumulating on warm surfaces leading to a slushy mess. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Carlton/South St. Louis; Pine; Douglas |
| Effective: | 2026-04-01 @ 1:13 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 1:00 am -> 2026-04-01 @ 1:15 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Duluth MN on 2026-04-01 @ 1:13 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 1:13AM CDT until April 3 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 3 and 5 inches except between 4 and 6 inches for the higher terrain of the North Shore and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Pine and Carlton and South St. Louis Counties. In Wisconsin, Douglas County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band and the Mille Lacs Band, Hinckley and, Lena Lake areas. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Worst conditions will be closer to Lake Superior as strong winds off of the Lake will lead to higher snow totals and greater reductions in visibilities. The majority of the snowfall is expected to fall during the daytime hours. With the high sun angle and temperatures hovering just above freezing, snowfall will have a difficult time accumulating on warm surfaces leading to a slushy mess. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Koochiching; North Itasca; South Itasca |
| Effective: | 2026-04-01 @ 1:13 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 1:00 am -> 2026-04-01 @ 1:15 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Duluth MN on 2026-04-01 @ 1:13 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 1:13AM CDT until April 3 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Koochiching, and Itasca Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek and, Nett Lake areas. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The majority of the snowfall is expected to fall during the daytime hours. With the high sun angle and temperatures hovering just above freezing, snowfall will have a difficult time accumulating on warm surfaces leading to a slushy mess. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | North St. Louis; Northern Cook/Northern Lake; Central St. Louis |
| Effective: | 2026-04-01 @ 1:13 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 1:00 am -> 2026-04-01 @ 1:15 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Duluth MN on 2026-04-01 @ 1:13 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 1:13AM CDT until April 3 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Central and North St. Louis, and Northern Cook and Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion and, Nett Lake areas. Other locations including Voyageurs National Park. The entire Boundary Waters is also included. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The majority of the snowfall is expected to fall during the daytime hours. With the high sun angle and temperatures hovering just above freezing, snowfall will have a difficult time accumulating on warm surfaces leading to a slushy mess. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | North Cass; South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin |
| Effective: | 2026-04-01 @ 1:13 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-01 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-04-01 @ 1:15 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Duluth MN on 2026-04-01 @ 1:13 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 1:13AM CDT until April 3 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, and and Cass Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Mille Lacs Band, Big Sandy Lake and, East Lake areas. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The majority of the snowfall is expected to fall during the daytime hours. With the high sun angle and temperatures hovering just above freezing, snowfall will have a difficult time accumulating on warm surfaces leading to a slushy mess. |