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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 11:12 AM Mar. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM CDT SUNDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Sunday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. 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. &&
Blizzard Warning
Issued: 11:12 AM Mar. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM CDT SUNDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Sunday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. 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. &&
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