Winter Storm Warning Issued for Central Minnesota Counties Through Sunday 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 has issued a Winter Storm Warning for central Minnesota, forecasting up to 10 inches of snow and 40 mph wind gusts starting Saturday night.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Minnesota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Twin Cities
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
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
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen, MN. The alert is in response to a powerful winter storm on track to bring heavy snow accumulations and gusty winds to the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following counties in Minnesota:
- Douglas
- Todd
- Morrison
- Mille Lacs
- Kanabec
- Benton
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that travel could become very difficult. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions in Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches are expected within the warned area.
- Wind: Northwest winds are expected to gust as high as 40 mph.
- Visibility: Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, creating hazardous driving conditions.
- Hazards: The heavy, wet nature of the snow may lead to infrastructure damage and poses a health hazard for those shoveling.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 10:00 PM CDT Saturday, March 14, through 7:00 PM CDT Sunday, March 15. The heaviest snow is expected to fall Saturday night, with increasing winds and blowing snow continuing through Sunday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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