Weather Alerts For Alexandria, MN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 441 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW TODAY... .Today, gusty winds will combine with bursts of snow to cause low visibility and difficult travel at times across western and southern Minnesota. Although snowfall amounts will only be around an inch or less, expect reduced visibility to less than a half mile at times. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through 6pm. The worst conditions will be in open areas from late this morning through the mid afternoon. Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood- Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin-Faribault- Freeborn- Including the cities of New Ulm, Waseca, Fairmont, Montevideo, Gaylord, Alexandria, Benson, Granite Falls, Madison, Mankato, Blue Earth, St James, Willmar, Albert Lea, Glenwood, Litchfield, St Cloud, Hutchinson, Long Prairie, Redwood Falls, Morris, St Peter, and Olivia 441 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. &&