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City of Springfield MN
Thursday December 18th, 2025 :: 04:41 p.m. CST

Advisory

Blizzard Warning until 10:00PM

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUING IN SOUTHERN MN FOR THE REST OF THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Sibley, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Martin, Nicollet, and Watonwan Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SIBLEY ... BROWN ... NICOLLET ... WATONWAN ... BLUE EARTH ... MARTIN ... FARIBAULT

Instructions:

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions.

Address/Location
City of Springfield MN
2 E Central St
Springfield, MN 56087

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

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Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Blizzard Warning

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