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Winter Storm Watch, Minnesota

Severe

Gusts up to 50 mph. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Ended Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Replaced by the Winter Weather Advisory on Tuesday, December 9, 1:33 in the afternoon.

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Places in this watch

How much

Wind gusts
Up to 50 mph

Map

Map of Minnesota with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Mankato, Albert Lea, North Mankato. I-94I-29US 169MankatoAlbert LeaNorth MankatoSt. PeterIOWASOUTH DAKOTAMINNESOTAWISCONSIN25 mi I-94I-29MankatoAlbert LeaNew UlmIOWASOUTH DAKOTAMINNESOTAWISCONSIN50 mi I-94I-29I-229MankatoAlbert LeaIOWAMINNESOTA50 mi I-94MankatoAlbert LeaIOWAMINNESOTA50 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Where
Renville, Sibley, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan, Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties.
When
From this evening through Wednesday morning.
Impacts
Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Updates

  1. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. December 9, 2025
  2. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. December 8, 2025
  3. Winter Storm Watch issued for Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. December 8, 2025