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Extreme Cold Watch
Issued: 6:02 PM Jan. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THURSDAY TO 11 AM CST FRIDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 35 to 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM Thursday to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. &&
Extreme Cold Warning
Issued: 6:02 PM Jan. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THURSDAY TO 11 AM CST FRIDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 35 to 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM Thursday to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. &&
Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 4:14 PM Jan. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Snow accumulations of one to two inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph resulting in reduced visibilities from blowing snow. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, Renville, Sibley, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Steele, and Waseca Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. &&
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