Station Name: Rochester 3W - 45th St SW
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,020 feet

Nearest Address:
625 45th Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
Olmsted County

GPS Coordinates: 44.0172, -92.5322

Nearby Water Temperatures

Blizzard Warning issued March 14 at 12:46PM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 12:46 PM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 1:00 AM

...DANGEROUS WINTER STORM MOVES IN THIS EVENING... .A dangerous and potentially historic winter storm will move into the region this evening and continue through early Monday morning. Snow will move into the region this evening north of Interstate 90 with snowfall rates increasing throughout the overnight. By early Sunday morning snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour are likely across portions of northern Clark and Taylor Counties. Mixed precipitation is likely near I-90 Sunday morning where freezing rain accumulations of one to three tenths of an inch of ice is likely. By Sunday afternoon, much of the area will switchover to snow with wind gusts increasing to 35 to 50 mph. This will result in widespread visibilities reductions to 1/4 mile or less at times where the Blizzard Warning is in effect. Storm total snow accumulations will likely approach all-time records in north-central Wisconsin with 18 to 36 inches of snow expected north of Interstate 94. Travel will be impossible for much of the area throughout the storm. Any travel should be reserved for emergencies only. Power outages and tree damage will be possible with the combination of heavy snow, ice, and increasing winds on Sunday. * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Sunday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511mn.org for road conditions.

Winter Storm Warning issued March 14 at 12:46PM CDT until March 15 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 12:46 PM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 1:00 AM

...DANGEROUS WINTER STORM MOVES IN THIS EVENING... .A dangerous and potentially historic winter storm will move into the region this evening and continue through early Monday morning. Snow will move into the region this evening north of Interstate 90 with snowfall rates increasing throughout the overnight. By early Sunday morning snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour are likely across portions of northern Clark and Taylor Counties. Mixed precipitation is likely near I-90 Sunday morning where freezing rain accumulations of one to three tenths of an inch of ice is likely. By Sunday afternoon, much of the area will switchover to snow with wind gusts increasing to 35 to 50 mph. This will result in widespread visibilities reductions to 1/4 mile or less at times where the Blizzard Warning is in effect. Storm total snow accumulations will likely approach all-time records in north-central Wisconsin with 18 to 36 inches of snow expected north of Interstate 94. Travel will be impossible for much of the area throughout the storm. Any travel should be reserved for emergencies only. Power outages and tree damage will be possible with the combination of heavy snow, ice, and increasing winds on Sunday. * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Sunday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511mn.org for road conditions.

Blizzard Warning issued March 14 at 1:08PM CDT until March 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 1:08 PM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 1:15 AM

...HISTORIC MARCH WINTER STORM ON TRACK TO BRING EXTREME SNOW ACCUMULATIONS AND STRONG WINDS... ...A WINTRY MIX OF RAIN, FREEZING RAIN, AND SLEET LATE TONIGHT ACROSS SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL MAY BECOME IMPOSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT AND SUNDAY... .A historic March winter storm will move across the Upper Midwest starting this evening and lasting into Sunday night. Heavy snow with a broad area of 12 to 18 inches expected across central Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A narrow swath within the broader area may approach 2 feet in parts of far east central Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. Rates of 2 to 2.5 inches per hour are likely late tonight into Sunday morning. A wintry mix of rain, freezing rain, and sleet is expected to work north into I-90 corridor of southern Minnesota tonight. A half inch of sleet and a tenth of an inch of ice are expected along the I-90 corridor. The wintry mix will turn to all snow Sunday morning. Winds will increase on Sunday. Even though the snow will be tapering off gradually throughout Sunday, northwest winds will increase to 35 to 45 mph. Some gusts of 50 to 55 mph are possible across the Minnesota River Valley. The combination of falling snow, blowing snow, and gusty winds will reduce visibility and create blizzard conditions late tonight through Sunday evening across central and southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Travel is expected to become very difficult or impossible late tonight through Sunday evening. In addition, the amount of water in the snowpack will make it very heavy, leading to the potential for infrastructure damage and a health hazard for those shoveling. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph Sunday afternoon and evening. * WHERE...Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, and Goodhue Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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.

Blizzard Warning issued March 14 at 1:08PM CDT until March 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 1:08 PM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 1:15 AM

...HISTORIC MARCH WINTER STORM ON TRACK TO BRING EXTREME SNOW ACCUMULATIONS AND STRONG WINDS... ...A WINTRY MIX OF RAIN, FREEZING RAIN, AND SLEET LATE TONIGHT ACROSS SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL MAY BECOME IMPOSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT AND SUNDAY... .A historic March winter storm will move across the Upper Midwest starting this evening and lasting into Sunday night. Heavy snow with a broad area of 12 to 18 inches expected across central Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A narrow swath within the broader area may approach 2 feet in parts of far east central Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. Rates of 2 to 2.5 inches per hour are likely late tonight into Sunday morning. A wintry mix of rain, freezing rain, and sleet is expected to work north into I-90 corridor of southern Minnesota tonight. A half inch of sleet and a tenth of an inch of ice are expected along the I-90 corridor. The wintry mix will turn to all snow Sunday morning. Winds will increase on Sunday. Even though the snow will be tapering off gradually throughout Sunday, northwest winds will increase to 35 to 45 mph. Some gusts of 50 to 55 mph are possible across the Minnesota River Valley. The combination of falling snow, blowing snow, and gusty winds will reduce visibility and create blizzard conditions late tonight through Sunday evening across central and southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Travel is expected to become very difficult or impossible late tonight through Sunday evening. In addition, the amount of water in the snowpack will make it very heavy, leading to the potential for infrastructure damage and a health hazard for those shoveling. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 inches from Brown to Steele counties to near 12 inches in Sibley county. Sleet accumulations around one quarter of an inch, and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch will be possible near Waseca and Owatonna. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph Sunday afternoon and evening. * WHERE...Sibley, Blue Earth, Brown, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Rice, Steele, Waseca, Watonwan, and Redwood Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

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. Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable.

Blizzard Warning issued March 14 at 12:46PM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 12:46 PM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 1:00 AM

...DANGEROUS WINTER STORM MOVES IN THIS EVENING... .A dangerous and potentially historic winter storm will move into the region this evening and continue through early Monday morning. Snow will move into the region this evening north of Interstate 90 with snowfall rates increasing throughout the overnight. By early Sunday morning snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour are likely across portions of northern Clark and Taylor Counties. Mixed precipitation is likely near I-90 Sunday morning where freezing rain accumulations of one to three tenths of an inch of ice is likely. By Sunday afternoon, much of the area will switchover to snow with wind gusts increasing to 35 to 50 mph. This will result in widespread visibilities reductions to 1/4 mile or less at times where the Blizzard Warning is in effect. Storm total snow accumulations will likely approach all-time records in north-central Wisconsin with 18 to 36 inches of snow expected north of Interstate 94. Travel will be impossible for much of the area throughout the storm. Any travel should be reserved for emergencies only. Power outages and tree damage will be possible with the combination of heavy snow, ice, and increasing winds on Sunday. * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation expected with heavy snow expected north Interstate 94. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected with winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Storm total snow accumulations south of Interstate 94 between 10 and 18 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Storm total snow accumulations north of Interstate 94 of 18 to 36 inches. * WHERE...Clark, Taylor, Buffalo, Jackson, and Trempealeau Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Sunday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.