Weather Alerts For Blue Earth, MN

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 914 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026 Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi- Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan- Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault- Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, Olivia, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth 914 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026 ...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL POSSIBLE THIS MORNING DUE TO BLOWING SNOW AND REDUCED VISIBILITY... Automated stations have been reporting anywhere from 1-2 mile visibility for a large portion of western Minnesota this morning, with isolated areas of under 1/2 mile. Gusty northerly winds are the main culprit, alongside the fresh powdery snow that fell yesterday and overnight. Winds will gradually weaken by the afternoon which will help improve conditions gradually. Intermittent whiteout conditions are possible due to the gusty winds, and travelers should take it slow with extra time taken on the roads this morning. Visit 511mn.org for the latest road conditions.