Blizzard Warning Issued for Twin Cities Metro and Surrounding Minnesota Counties
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NOAA issued it on April 1, 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 has issued a Blizzard Warning for several Minnesota counties as heavy snow and 50 mph wind gusts create dangerous travel conditions through Monday morning.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Central Minnesota
- Issued
- April 1, 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 Central Minnesota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN has issued a Blizzard Warning for east central Minnesota. The alert was triggered by very heavy snow expanding across the region, combined with significant wind increases that are expected to create widespread blowing snow and blizzard conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following Minnesota counties:
- Sherburne
- Isanti
- Chisago
- Wright
- Hennepin
- Anoka
- Ramsey
- Washington
- Carver
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.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Additional snow accumulations between 7 and 11 inches are expected. Snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour are possible through mid-morning.
- Wind Speeds: Northwest winds will increase to 30 to 40 mph, with gusts reaching as high as 50 mph.
- Visibility: The combination of falling and blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, making travel very difficult to impossible.
- Infrastructure: Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective immediately and remains in effect until 4:00 AM CDT Monday, March 16. While snow is expected to taper off gradually this afternoon and evening, blowing snow and gusty winds will maintain blizzard conditions into tonight.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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