Winter Storm Warning Issued for Sibley and Barron Counties Until Monday Morning
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NOAA issued it on April 2, 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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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Sibley County, MN, and Barron County, WI, through 1 AM Monday, with heavy blowing snow and 45 mph wind gusts expected.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Minnesota and Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 2, 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 Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN has issued a Winter Storm Warning, which remains in effect until 1:00 AM CDT Monday, March 16. This alert replaces a previously cancelled Blizzard Warning for the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:
- Minnesota: Sibley County
- Wisconsin: Barron County
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to exercise extreme caution. If travel is necessary, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, residents in Minnesota can call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org. Residents in Wisconsin can call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected on top of previous snowfall.
- Wind Speeds: Northwest winds are expected to gust as high as 45 mph.
- Visibility: Widespread blowing snow is expected to significantly reduce visibility, creating blizzard-like conditions.
- Hazards: Slippery road conditions and potential for falling tree branches due to gusty winds. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Monday morning commute.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is currently active and will remain in effect until 1:00 AM CDT Monday, March 16, 2026. Light to moderate snow is expected to end this evening, but blowing snow will continue to pose a threat through the night.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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