Station Name: Rice 5N - CSAH26
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,076 feet

Nearest Address:
21884 Nature Rd
Royalton, MN 56373
Morrison County

GPS Coordinates: 45.8306, -94.201

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 31 at 2:50PM CDT until April 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Tue March 31, 2026, 2:50 PM
Expires: Wed April 1, 2026, 3:00 AM

...MESSY SPRING SYSTEM TO BRING RAIN, FREEZING RAIN, SLEET, AND SNOW TO PORTIONS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY... .A strong system is expected to bring a variety of precipitation types to the region Wednesday through Thursday. While there is still some uncertainty in the exact track of the low, a mix of snow and sleet is expected for much of central and western Minnesota. Further to the south and east, sleet and freezing rain will be the primary precipitation type. Some shifts in the track are still anticipated, which will influence the total accumulations of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain. * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches, sleet accumulations around three quarters of an inch, and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Benton, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

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

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 31 at 2:50PM CDT until April 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Tue March 31, 2026, 2:50 PM
Expires: Wed April 1, 2026, 3:00 AM

...MESSY SPRING SYSTEM TO BRING RAIN, FREEZING RAIN, SLEET, AND SNOW TO PORTIONS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY... .A strong system is expected to bring a variety of precipitation types to the region Wednesday through Thursday. While there is still some uncertainty in the exact track of the low, a mix of snow and sleet is expected for much of central and western Minnesota. Further to the south and east, sleet and freezing rain will be the primary precipitation type. Some shifts in the track are still anticipated, which will influence the total accumulations of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain. * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches, sleet accumulations around 1 inch, and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From 7 PM Wednesday to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

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

Winter Storm Watch issued March 31 at 2:24PM CDT until April 3 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Tue March 31, 2026, 2:24 PM
Expires: Wed April 1, 2026, 2:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches possible. * WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, Cass, and Itasca Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek area and the Mille Lacs Band, Big Sandy Lake and, East Lake areas. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 1:13AM CDT until April 3 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Wed April 1, 2026, 1:13 AM
Expires: Wed April 1, 2026, 1:15 PM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, and and Cass Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Mille Lacs Band, Big Sandy Lake and, East Lake areas. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The majority of the snowfall is expected to fall during the daytime hours. With the high sun angle and temperatures hovering just above freezing, snowfall will have a difficult time accumulating on warm surfaces leading to a slushy mess.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information.