Weather Alerts for Wright CountyIssued by the National Weather Service |
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WRIGHT COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: Chisago - Isanti - Sherburne - Wright |
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Effective: Thu, 3/30 7:00pm | Updated: Thu, 3/30 12:58pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Fri, 3/31 10:00am | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
...COMPLEX PROLONGED WINTER STORM TO BRING MULTIPLE PRECIPITATION TYPES AND ASSOCIATED IMPACTS ACROSS CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA THROUGH WESTERN WISCONSIN THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT... .A complex storm system developing over the Rockies will shift east into the Central Plains tonight then gradually move into the Great Lakes Friday night. Precipitation will lift north this afternoon as mainly rain but will transition to freezing rain for much of western and central Minnesota into northwest Wisconsin late this afternoon through tonight. A light icing to a couple tenths of an inch of ice accretion is likely mainly north of a line from Redwood Falls to Buffalo MN to Rice Lake WI. The precipitation will then gradually change over to snow Friday afternoon and evening, with snow heavy at times Friday night. Snowfall amounts may range as high as 5 to 8 inches in far western MN and in western WI, with snowfall totals of 4 to 7 inches in central and eastern MN. In addition, strong winds will develop Friday afternoon which will persist through Friday night, potentially producing blizzard conditions over much of western MN and possibly into eastern MN. A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for much of western and central MN into northwest WI for the freezing rain potential. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the entire coverage area north of Interstate 90 for the combination of heavy snow and possible blizzard conditions. Stay tuned to the National Weather Service for the latest forecasts and updates on this complex winter storm. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of around a tenth of an inch. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Sherburne, Isanti, Chisago and Wright Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Information: Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. |
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WRIGHT COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: Chisago - Isanti - Sherburne - Wright |
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Effective: Fri, 3/31 7:00pm | Updated: Thu, 3/30 12:58pm | Urgency: Future |
Expires: Sat, 4/1 7:00am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Possible |
Details:
...COMPLEX PROLONGED WINTER STORM TO BRING MULTIPLE PRECIPITATION TYPES AND ASSOCIATED IMPACTS ACROSS CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA THROUGH WESTERN WISCONSIN THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT... .A complex storm system developing over the Rockies will shift east into the Central Plains tonight then gradually move into the Great Lakes Friday night. Precipitation will lift north this afternoon as mainly rain but will transition to freezing rain for much of western and central Minnesota into northwest Wisconsin late this afternoon through tonight. A light icing to a couple tenths of an inch of ice accretion is likely mainly north of a line from Redwood Falls to Buffalo MN to Rice Lake WI. The precipitation will then gradually change over to snow Friday afternoon and evening, with snow heavy at times Friday night. Snowfall amounts may range as high as 5 to 8 inches in far western MN and in western WI, with snowfall totals of 4 to 7 inches in central and eastern MN. In addition, strong winds will develop Friday afternoon which will persist through Friday night, potentially producing blizzard conditions over much of western MN and possibly into eastern MN. A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for much of western and central MN into northwest WI for the freezing rain potential. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the entire coverage area north of Interstate 90 for the combination of heavy snow and possible blizzard conditions. Stay tuned to the National Weather Service for the latest forecasts and updates on this complex winter storm. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of around a tenth of an inch. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Sherburne, Isanti, Chisago and Wright Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Information: Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. |