A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY (previously called a wind chill advisory) will go in effect starting SATURDAY at 9 p.m. until TUESDAY at NOON. Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below are expected, bringing us our coldest temperatures of the season so far.![]()
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The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.![]()
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Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible, and make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect until 9 a.m. this morning. Very cold wind chills as low as 26 below are likely this morning.![]()
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The cold wind chill could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
While 2024 was the warmest year on record in the Twin Cities and Saint Cloud, here in Faribault (where official temperature measurements are made at the airport), 2024 goes down as the fifth warmest year on record. In fact, four out of the top ten warmest years on record have all appeared in the last decade.
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Here are the measured snow totals after this week's snowstorm:![]()
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8.9" - 1 mi. N Faribault, MN![]()
8.1" - 1 mi. E Northfield, MN![]()
7.5" - 2 mi. NE Montgomery, MN![]()
7.5" - Northfield, MN![]()
6.1" - 4 mi. E Nerstrand, MN![]()
6.1" - 2 mi. ESE Heidelberg, MN![]()
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Totals were more than DOUBLE the forecasted amounts, and continued on way longer than forecast too!![]()
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The National Weather Service has fine-tuned its forecast from last night and has elevated the Winter Weather Advisory into a WINTER STORM WARNING for Rice County, which goes into effect immediately, and is in effect until MIDNIGHT tonight.![]()
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The heaviest snow will fall through noon today, and then dissipates into lighter snow this afternoon. Gusty northwest winds up to 30-40 mph will develop later this afternoon and tonight, causing travel impacts.![]()
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Snow totals were bumped slightly up, now expecting a storm total of 3-5" of snow for total accumulation.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY will go into effect from MIDNIGHT tonight to 3 a.m. on FRIDAY.![]()
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Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches are currently being expected for Rice County based on the latest National Weather Service webinar and forecast. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.![]()
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Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.![]()
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Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511mn.org for the latest road condition information.
The snow that is expected later today will mostly miss us to the South, so expect limited amounts of accumulating snow.![]()
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The latest "hot off the press" information from the National Weather Service is to expect about a 70% chance of 2 inches or more of snow on Thursday morning and afternoon.![]()
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We'll keep you posted as to any advisories that might be issued later this week!
So, you're telling me there's a chance?![]()
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While it's still a little early, we have two chances to cover the ground with a little snow before Christmas. A nuisance snow is possible for Tuesday afternoon through the evening, and then a better chance for accumulating snow on Thursday.![]()
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We'll keep you posted of anything exceeding advisory criteria in the days ahead.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY will go into effect late tonight starting at MIDNIGHT and ending on SATURDAY at 6 p.m because of the risk of possible ice accumulation.![]()
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A mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow may lead to slippery travel conditions on Saturday. Tonight, light precipitation will move into southern Minnesota. A mix of snow and sleet is expected initially, but it will transition to a mix of freezing rain and snow through Saturday morning. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Saturday where the combination of light ice and snow accumulations may result in impacts to travel.![]()
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Total snow accumulations up to 1", sleet accumulations up to 0.1", and ice accumulations up to 0.1" are possible. Plan on slippery road conditions. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511mn.org for road conditions.