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Winter Storm Watch, Minnesota

Severe

1 to 4 inches of snow possible, gusts up to 50 mph. Plan on slippery road conditions.

Ended Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

Replaced by the Winter Weather Advisory on Wednesday, December 17, 12:56 in the afternoon.

Replaced by the Winter Storm Warning on Wednesday, December 17, 12:56 in the afternoon.

Replaced by the Blizzard Warning on Wednesday, December 17, 12:56 in the afternoon.

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Places in this watch

How much

Snow across the area
1 to 4 inches
Wind gusts
Up to 50 mph Blowing snow on open roads

Map

Map of Minnesota with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Moorhead, East Grand Forks, Thief River Falls. I-35I-94I-535US 10US 2MoorheadEast Grand ForksNORTH DAKOTAMINNESOTAWISCONSINLake Superior50 mi I-35I-94I-535US 10MoorheadEast Grand ForksNORTH DAKOTAMINNESOTAWISCONSIN100 mi I-35I-94I-535MoorheadEast Grand ForksNORTH DAKOTAMINNESOTAWISCONSIN100 mi I-35US 2MoorheadEast Grand ForksMINNESOTA100 mi
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Alert area: National Weather Service. Borders and highways: U.S. Census Bureau. Lakes, rivers and other countries: Natural Earth. Open this area in OpenStreetMap

Details from the National Weather Service

What
Snow and widespread blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Where
Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota.
When
From late tonight through Thursday afternoon.
Impacts
Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, may make travel dangerous, especially in open country. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Updates

  1. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. December 17, 2025
  2. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. December 17, 2025
  3. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. December 16, 2025
  4. Winter Storm Watch issued for Thursday overnight through Thursday evening. December 16, 2025