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Winter Weather Advisory, Minnesota

Moderate

Gusts up to 60 mph, 5 to 10 inches of snow possible, gusts up to 40 mph. For both events, travel could be very difficult.

Ended Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Places in this advisory

How much

Snow across the area
5 to 10 inches
Wind gusts
Up to 60 mph Blowing snow on open roads

Map

Map of Minnesota with this advisory The Winter Weather Advisory covers Ortonville, Wheaton, Browns Valley. I-94I-29OrtonvilleWheatonBrowns ValleyClintonNORTH DAKOTASOUTH DAKOTAMINNESOTA20 mi I-94I-29OrtonvilleWheatonBrowns ValleyNORTH DAKOTASOUTH DAKOTAMINNESOTA20 mi I-94I-29OrtonvilleWheatonBrowns ValleyNORTH DAKOTASOUTH DAKOTAMINNESOTA20 mi I-94OrtonvilleWheatonBrowns ValleyNORTH DAKOTASOUTH DAKOTAMINNESOTA25 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and patchy blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow and widespread blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Where
Big Stone and Traverse Counties.
When
For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 10 at night this evening to 4 in the morning Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening.
Impacts
For both events, travel could be very difficult. Falling and blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, may make travel dangerous, especially in open country. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Updates

  1. Cancelled by the National Weather Service. March 13, 2026
  2. Winter Weather Advisory issued for Thursday night through Friday overnight. March 12, 2026