Station Name: Rice 4NNE - CR40
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,043 feet

Nearest Address:
1130 160th St NW
Rice, MN 56367
Benton County

GPS Coordinates: 45.801, -94.189

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 6 at 4:26AM CST until March 7 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Fri March 6, 2026, 4:26 AM
Expires: Fri March 6, 2026, 4:30 PM

...WINTRY MIXTURE OF FREEZING RAIN, SLEET AND SNOW LIKELY STARTING IN WESTERN MINNESOTA LATE THIS AFTERNOON THEN SLOWLY SPREADING EAST THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... .After a swath of rain spreads across the area this morning, a second round of rain this afternoon will transition over to a wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow in far western Minnesota this evening. The wintry mix of precipitation will continue to spread east through this evening into early morning Saturday, eventually changing over to wet snow overnight tonight through late Saturday morning before ending. Ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch, mainly in western Minnesota, will make roads & surface very slippery this evening, and slick conditions will continue into Saturday morning following the transition from freezing rain to snow. Snow accumulations of up to around 1" are also expected in addition to the ice. * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 6 at 11:49AM CST until March 7 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Fri March 6, 2026, 11:49 AM
Expires: Sat March 7, 2026, 12:00 AM

...WINTRY MIXTURE OF FREEZING RAIN, SLEET AND SNOW LIKELY STARTING IN WESTERN MINNESOTA LATE THIS AFTERNOON THEN SLOWLY SPREADING EAST THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... .Precipitation is expected to develop behind a cold front this afternoon in western Minnesota. Temperatures behind the cold front will fall below freezing, with several hours of freezing rain being possible this afternoon into the evening from southwest into central Minnesota. As we go through the night, this freezing rain is expected to transition over to snow. Ice accumulations of up to two tenths of an inch will be possible between New Ulm and Montevideo in the Minnesota River Valley, with amounts up a tenth of an inch extending northeast into the St. Cloud area. This freezing rain will make roads and surfaces very slippery this evening, and slick conditions will continue into Saturday morning following the transition from freezing rain to snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are also expected in addition to the ice. * WHAT...Freezing rain and snow expected. Ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch and total snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Benton, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Renville, Stearns, Todd, and Redwood Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 6 at 11:49AM CST until March 7 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Fri March 6, 2026, 11:49 AM
Expires: Sat March 7, 2026, 12:00 AM

...WINTRY MIXTURE OF FREEZING RAIN, SLEET AND SNOW LIKELY STARTING IN WESTERN MINNESOTA LATE THIS AFTERNOON THEN SLOWLY SPREADING EAST THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... .Precipitation is expected to develop behind a cold front this afternoon in western Minnesota. Temperatures behind the cold front will fall below freezing, with several hours of freezing rain being possible this afternoon into the evening from southwest into central Minnesota. As we go through the night, this freezing rain is expected to transition over to snow. Ice accumulations of up to two tenths of an inch will be possible between New Ulm and Montevideo in the Minnesota River Valley, with amounts up a tenth of an inch extending northeast into the St. Cloud area. This freezing rain will make roads and surfaces very slippery this evening, and slick conditions will continue into Saturday morning following the transition from freezing rain to snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are also expected in addition to the ice. * WHAT...Freezing rain and snow expected. Ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch and total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...McLeod, Sherburne, Sibley, Wright, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Brown, Martin, Nicollet, and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 6 at 11:49AM CST until March 7 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Fri March 6, 2026, 11:49 AM
Expires: Sat March 7, 2026, 12:00 AM

...WINTRY MIXTURE OF FREEZING RAIN, SLEET AND SNOW LIKELY STARTING IN WESTERN MINNESOTA LATE THIS AFTERNOON THEN SLOWLY SPREADING EAST THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... .Precipitation is expected to develop behind a cold front this afternoon in western Minnesota. Temperatures behind the cold front will fall below freezing, with several hours of freezing rain being possible this afternoon into the evening from southwest into central Minnesota. As we go through the night, this freezing rain is expected to transition over to snow. Ice accumulations of up to two tenths of an inch will be possible between New Ulm and Montevideo in the Minnesota River Valley, with amounts up a tenth of an inch extending northeast into the St. Cloud area. This freezing rain will make roads and surfaces very slippery this evening, and slick conditions will continue into Saturday morning following the transition from freezing rain to snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are also expected in addition to the ice. * WHAT...Freezing rain and snow expected. Ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch and total snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Isanti, Blue Earth, and Faribault Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions.