Blizzard Warning Issued for Yellow Medicine, Redwood, and Brown Counties in Minnesota
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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 has issued a Blizzard Warning for parts of southern and western Minnesota as 55 mph gusts and whiteout conditions make travel life-threatening.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Southern and Western 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 Southern and Western Minnesota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of southern and western Minnesota. The alert was issued at 10:28 AM CST on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as blizzard conditions began occurring across the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following counties in Minnesota:
- Yellow Medicine
- Redwood
- Brown
Specific areas mentioned include the corridor from Granite Falls to Redwood Falls and New Ulm.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for the following hazards:
- Visibility: Visibilities have dropped to less than 1/4 mile in some areas south of the Minnesota River.
- Wind: Wind gusts are reaching as high as 55 mph.
- Snowfall: Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.
- Impacts: Whiteout conditions are expected to make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Slippery road conditions will impact the Wednesday evening commute, and gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 6:00 PM CST this evening, Wednesday, February 18.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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