Weather Alerts For Leavenworth, MN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 132 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW... .Strong northwesterly winds will combine with scattered snow showers to blow falling snow and significantly reduce visibility. Due to the nature of the setup, the onset of visibility reductions will occur quickly and create hazardous travel conditions through the day. Slick travel conditions may develop. 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 Montevideo, Alexandria, Benson, Gaylord, St James, Long Prairie, New Ulm, Glenwood, Madison, Granite Falls, Litchfield, Blue Earth, Redwood Falls, Olivia, St Peter, Waseca, Fairmont, St Cloud, Mankato, Willmar, Hutchinson, Morris, and Albert Lea 132 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Friday. * 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. &&