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 Storm Warning issued December 28 at 12:15PM CST until December 29 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 12:15 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 12:15 AM

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL NOT ADVISED ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA... .Steady snow will continue through the evening and taper off overnight. Accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to 4 or 5 inches across far western Minnesota. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph are expected by this evening, leading to blizzard conditions in open areas of western and southern Minnesota through early Monday morning. A Blizzard Warning is in effect west of a line from Long Prairie to St. Cloud, the southwest Twin Cities metro, and Albert Lea. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 28 at 4:01PM CST until December 29 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 4:01 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 4:15 AM

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL IS NOT ADVISED... .Steady snow will continue through the evening and taper off overnight. Total accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to 4 or 5 inches across far western Minnesota. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph are expected this evening, leading to a continuation of blizzard conditions in open areas of western and southern Minnesota through early Monday morning. A Blizzard Warning is in effect west of a line from Long Prairie to St. Cloud, the southwest Twin Cities metro, and Albert Lea. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions.

Blizzard Warning issued December 28 at 12:15PM CST until December 29 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 12:15 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 12:15 AM

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL NOT ADVISED ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA... .Steady snow will continue through the evening and taper off overnight. Accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to 4 or 5 inches across far western Minnesota. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph are expected by this evening, leading to blizzard conditions in open areas of western and southern Minnesota through early Monday morning. A Blizzard Warning is in effect west of a line from Long Prairie to St. Cloud, the southwest Twin Cities metro, and Albert Lea. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Redwood, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST 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. 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 December 28 at 4:01PM CST until December 29 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 4:01 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 4:15 AM

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL IS NOT ADVISED... .Steady snow will continue through the evening and taper off overnight. Total accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to 4 or 5 inches across far western Minnesota. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph are expected this evening, leading to a continuation of blizzard conditions in open areas of western and southern Minnesota through early Monday morning. A Blizzard Warning is in effect west of a line from Long Prairie to St. Cloud, the southwest Twin Cities metro, and Albert Lea. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Redwood, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. Remember, if interstate highways are closed, state highways and county roads are also dangerous. Exit the highway and find shelter. Do not travel. It is illegal to drive beyond barricades and doing so may put your life at risk.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 28 at 11:07AM CST until December 29 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 11:07 AM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 11:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, and Carlton and South St. Louis Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band and the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake and, Big Sandy Lake areas. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong northwest winds could lead to a period of localized whiteout conditions for several hours this evening.

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

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 28 at 1:14PM CST until December 29 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 1:14 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, and Carlton and South St. Louis Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band and the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake and, Big Sandy Lake areas. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong northwest winds could lead to a period of localized whiteout conditions for several hours this evening.

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