Blizzard Warning Issued for Renville, Nicollet, and Blue Earth Counties Through Wednesday Evening
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service warns of life-threatening whiteout conditions and 55 mph wind gusts across southwest Minnesota through 6 PM CST.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Minnesota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Twin Cities
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwest Minnesota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of southwest Minnesota. The alert is in effect immediately as blizzard conditions are already occurring along the Minnesota River.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following counties in Minnesota:
- Renville
- Nicollet
- Blue Earth
Blizzard conditions are reported in areas extending from Granite Falls and Olivia to Redwood Falls, New Ulm, and Mankato.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for the following hazardous conditions:
- Visibility: Visibilities are remaining less than 1/4 mile in areas along the Minnesota River.
- Wind: Gusts are reaching between 45 and 55 mph.
- Snowfall: Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches are expected.
- Impacts: Whiteout conditions are expected to make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Hazardous conditions will specifically impact the Wednesday evening commute. Additionally, gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit with you. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions in Minnesota, call 5-1-1 or visit 511mn.org.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective until 6:00 PM CST this evening, Wednesday, February 18. Light to moderate snow is expected to continue resulting in travel impacts throughout the duration of the alert.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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