Winter Storm Warning Issued for Twin Cities Metro and Western Wisconsin Through Monday Morning
This alert is no longer in effect.
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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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for several counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin, citing heavy snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Twin Cities Metro and Western 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 Twin Cities Metro and Western Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued a Winter Storm Warning, which remains in effect until 1:00 AM CDT Monday, March 16. This alert addresses ongoing hazardous winter conditions including heavy snow and blowing snow.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Minnesota: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington Counties.
- Wisconsin: Polk County.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for heavy snow and significant blowing snow throughout the evening. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are forecast, following widespread snowfall of over eight inches that fell earlier in the day. Northwest winds are expected to gust as high as 40 mph. The combination of falling and blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility and create dangerous travel conditions.
What You Should Do
The NWS advises that if travel is necessary, you should keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, travelers in Minnesota can call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 1:00 AM CDT on Monday, March 16. While light to moderate snow is expected to end this evening, blowing snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the region into the night.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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