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Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 7:52 PM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow likely. Total snow accumulations in excess of 6" likely, with localized amounts exceeding 12" across southern MN. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 9:47 AM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could 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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