Blizzard warnings in Northwest Minnesota, winter weather advisories across the state

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A raging whiteout blizzard developed as forecast Thursday across much of western Minnesota. Sideways snow and 60 mph winds made travel near impassable on many highways. 

Here are some National Weather Service reports:

Numerous roads are closed in northwestern Minnesota. Wind gusts over 60 mph are common at many locations.

Here are some more select wind gust reports as of late Thursday afternoon:

Blizzard conditions shifted into southern Minnesota

 late Thursday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Storm Prediction Center issued a special mesoscale statement for areas southwest of the Twin Cities.

Our flash freeze happened quickly Thursday as arctic air poured south. Temperatures will bottom out week below zero across most of Minnesota Friday morning.

Highs Friday and through the weekend will fall in the teens to 20s in most areas.

There are chances for light snow Friday night and again Sunday night.

Forecast models continue to show another surge of mild Pacific air pouring into Minnesota next week. On the map below, NOAA’s Global Forecast System and other models suggest highs on the 30s and even 40s in the south next week.

Right now, I still don’t see any big storms on the maps Christmas week so hoping travel will be good. These melty patterns can favor fog and hoarfrost late at night and early in the mornings.

It looks like a mild Christmas 2025 for much of Minnesota!

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Paul Huttner

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A raging blizzard will gradually fade overnight across much of Minnesota. Wind gusts over 60 mph have been recorded at many locations in western and central Minnesota.

Blizzard fades overnight, wintry weekend ahead; 40 degrees possible by Christmas

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