Expires:202403261900;Remove:202403261900;650935 WWUS43 KMPX 261501 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1001 AM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024 ...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... The advisory for the western tier of counties is being extended through 1pm due to increased blowing snow potential, leading to further travel impacts. New snow accumulations are on the downward trend and will continue as such for the next few hours, however visibility is expected to remain poor as the fresh snow this morning blows around in the 25-30mph gusting winds. Improvement is expected during the afternoon and evening as the system continues to push eastwards and winds begin to relax. MNZ049-058-066-067-075-261900- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-240326T1900Z/ Stearns-Meeker-McLeod-Sibley-Nicollet- Including the cities of St Cloud, Litchfield, Hutchinson, Gaylord, and St Peter 1001 AM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Stearns, Meeker, McLeod, Sibley and Nicollet Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$