Special Weather Statement 03/07/2026 02:42 Minnesota

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 4:42AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 7, 2026 - 2:42am
Expires: 
March 7, 2026 - 4:00am
Description: 
An approaching swath of light wintry precipitation, mainly wet snow but also with some embedded freezing drizzle, will move in from the west and continue through sunrise. With temperatures falling to near and slightly below freezing, this wintry mix of precipitation may produce slick spots on roads, particularly bridges, overpasses, lesser traveled roads and untreated roads. Motorists are urged to use extra caution, particularly since black ice can be encountered with little to no advance notice. Reduce travel speeds, allow extra space between vehicles and allow extra time to reach destinations this morning. The precipitation will gradually end after sunrise.
Area Description: 
Carver; Scott; Le Sueur; Rice; Waseca; Steele; Freeborn
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov