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Winter Storm Warning, Minnesota

Severe

Gusts up to 40 mph. Plan on slippery road conditions.

Ended Friday, February 20, 2026.

Issued
Expires
Updated

Places in this warning

How much

Snow across the area
6 to 10 inches
Wind gusts
Up to 40 mph

Map

Map of Minnesota with this warning The Winter Storm Warning covers La Crescent, Caledonia, Spring Grove. I-90US 14US 53La CrescentCaledoniaSpring GroveHoustonBrownsvilleIOWAMINNESOTAWISCONSIN10 mi I-90US 14La CrescentCaledoniaSpring GroveHoustonIOWAMINNESOTAWISCONSIN10 mi I-90US 14La CrescentCaledoniaSpring GroveIOWAMINNESOTAWISCONSIN20 mi US 53La CrescentCaledoniaIOWAMINNESOTAWISCONSIN20 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Heavy snow with accumulations between 6 and 10 inches, locally higher in spots. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
Where
Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and southwest and west central Wisconsin.
When
Until 9 in the morning this morning.
Impacts
Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Updates

  1. Allowed to end on time. February 20, 2026
  2. Snow totals raised from 5 to 9 inches to 6 to 10 inches. February 20, 2026
  3. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 20, 2026
  4. Snow totals raised from 5 to 7 inches to 5 to 9 inches. Area expanded. February 19, 2026
  5. Replaces the Winter Weather Advisory. February 19, 2026