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Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 7:27 AM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Renville, Chippewa, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable. &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 5:10 AM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. &&
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