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Winter Storm Warning 10, NWS La Crosse, WI
NWS La Crosse, WI issued this winter storm warning at Dec 1, 2018, 3:48 AM CST for Buffalo County, Jackson County, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin; 5 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Dec 1, 2018, 10:00 AM CST. It was in force for 26 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 1, 2018, 3:48 AM CST (09:48 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 1, 2018, 10:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Dec 2, 2018, 12:00 PM CST
- In force
- 26 hr
- Issued by
- NWS La Crosse, WI
Counties Dodge County, MN, Mower County, MN, Olmsted County, MN, Wabasha County, MN, Winona County, MN, Buffalo County, WI, Jackson County, WI, Trempealeau County, WI
The radar
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 72 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:53 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 1:59 PM CST | SNOW 1 | 1 Ssw Rochester, MN | |
| Dec 1, 2:00 PM CST | SNOW 1.5 | 3 E Byron, MN | |
| Dec 1, 2:17 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 2 | 3 Ese Douglas, MN | |
| Dec 1, 2:45 PM CST | SNOW 2.4 | 3 Ese Douglas, MN | |
| Dec 1, 3:02 PM CST | SNOW 2.9 | 1 Sw Oronoco, MN | CORRECTS PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM 1 SW ORONOCO. |
| Dec 1, 3:02 PM CST | SNOW 2.9 | 1 Sw Oronoco, MN | |
| Dec 1, 3:26 PM CST | SNOW 2 | Mantorville, MN | |
| Dec 1, 3:58 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 2.5 | 3 Nw Wabasha, MN | |
| Dec 1, 4:00 PM CST | SNOW 2 | 4 Wsw Austin, MN | |
| Dec 1, 5:23 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 2.5 | Winona 4sw, MN | |
| Dec 1, 5:53 PM CST | SNOW 4.1 | Plainview, MN | DELAYED REPORT. |
| Dec 1, 5:59 PM CST | SNOW 3 | 2 Ne Lansing, MN | DELAYED REPORT. |
| Dec 1, 6:52 PM CST | SNOW 1.8 | 3 Se Hixton, WI | DELAYED REPORT. |
| Dec 1, 8:10 PM CST | SNOW 2.8 | Lake City, MN | |
| Dec 1, 8:50 PM CST | SNOW 2 | 5 Ene Elk Creek, WI | |
| Dec 1, 9:00 PM CST | SNOW 4.6 | 3 Nw Wabasha, MN | |
| Dec 1, 9:25 PM CST | SNOW 3.3 | 3 Ese Douglas, MN | |
| Dec 1, 9:30 PM CST | SNOW 3 | 2 Nw Plainview, MN | |
| Dec 1, 10:42 PM CST | SNOW 5.3 | 2 Sse Rochester, MN | |
| Dec 1, 11:54 PM CST | FREEZING RAIN 0.06 | 4 N Stewartville, MN | ASOS STATION RST, ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. ICE ACCUMULATION OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS. |
| Dec 2, 12:00 AM CST | SNOW 5.3 | Rochester International, MN | OFFICIAL KRST OBSERVATION. |
| Dec 2, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.5 | 2 Ne Goodview, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION WIDM5, WINONA DAM 5A. |
| Dec 2, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 2 | 3 N La Crescent, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION LCRM5, LA CRESCENT DAM 7. |
| Dec 2, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.4 | Alma, WI | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION ALMW3, ALMA DAM 4. |
| Dec 2, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 5 | 3 Ne Rochester, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-OL-18, 2 NE ROCHESTER. |
| Dec 2, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 6 | Grand Meadow, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION GMDM5, GRAND MEADOW. |
| Dec 2, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.8 | 2 Nne Black River Falls, WI | COCORAHS STATION WI-JK-1, BLACK RIVER FALLS 1.7 NNE. |
| Dec 2, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 3 | 3 Ssw Zumbro Falls, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-WB-4, 3 SW ZUMBRO FALLS. |
| Dec 2, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.4 | 1 N Wabasha, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION WABM5, WABASHA. |
| Dec 2, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | 4 Se Minneiska, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION MSCM5, MINNESOTA CITY DAM 5. |
| Dec 2, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 4.5 | 2 N Viola, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION EGNM5, ELGIN 2SSW. |
| Dec 2, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 5 | Osseo, WI | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION OSOW3, OSSEO. |
| Dec 2, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 5.6 | 5 Ese Douglas, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-OL-30, 4 ESE DOUGLAS. |
| Dec 2, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 6 | 2 Ssw Elba, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION ALTM5, ALTURA 5W. |
| Dec 2, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 6 | 3 Ese Douglas, MN | |
| Dec 2, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 6 | 3 Nnw Rochester, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-OL-32, 2 NNW ROCHESTER. |
| Dec 2, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 7.5 | 2 Ne Kasson, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-DD-3, 2 NE KASSON. |
| Dec 2, 7:22 AM CST | SNOW 7.8 | 3 Ssw Predmore, MN | |
| Dec 2, 7:26 AM CST | SNOW 7.1 | Rochester International, MN | |
| Dec 2, 7:30 AM CST | SNOW 4.5 | 1 Ssw Theilman, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION THLM5, THEILMAN 1SSW. |
| Dec 2, 7:41 AM CST | SNOW 4 | 4 Wsw Austin, MN | |
| Dec 2, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 1 | Hatfield, WI | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION HABW3, HATFIELD DAM. |
| Dec 2, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 3 | 1 Ssw Lake City, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION LAKM5, LAKE CITY. |
| Dec 2, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | 5 Sw Elba, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-OL-991, ELBA 4.7 SW. |
| Dec 2, 8:02 AM CST | SNOW 1.8 | 3 Nnw Frenchville, WI | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION ETTW3, ETTRICK 4WNW. |
| Dec 2, 8:03 AM CST | SNOW 8 | Winona 4sw, MN | |
| Dec 2, 8:07 AM CST | SNOW 7.8 | 2 W Rochester, MN | |
| Dec 2, 8:16 AM CST | SNOW 7 | Byron, MN | |
| Dec 2, 8:30 AM CST | SNOW 8.5 | Hayfield, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-DD-14, HAYFIELD. |
| Dec 2, 8:34 AM CST | SNOW 5 | 2 Ne Lewiston, MN | |
| Dec 2, 8:37 AM CST | SNOW 1 | Galesville, WI | |
| Dec 2, 8:39 AM CST | SNOW 7 | 2 Wsw Rochester, MN | |
| Dec 2, 8:54 AM CST | SNOW 5.1 | 2 E Byron, MN | |
| Dec 2, 8:56 AM CST | SNOW 8 | Eyota, MN | |
| Dec 2, 8:57 AM CST | SNOW 6.5 | Stewartville, MN | |
| Dec 2, 8:58 AM CST | SNOW 5.3 | 3 Nw Rochester, MN | |
| Dec 2, 9:12 AM CST | SNOW 6 | Plainview, MN | |
| Dec 2, 9:17 AM CST | SNOW 5 | Austin, MN | |
| Dec 2, 9:55 AM CST | SNOW 4.5 | 2 Sw Austin, MN | |
| Dec 2, 11:25 AM CST | SNOW 5 | 3 Nw Pickwick, MN |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 00:00Z, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 151 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1178 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 33 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 72 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 144 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
196 WWUS43 KARX 010948 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 348 AM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...Wintry Mix to Cause Travel Impacts this Weekend... .A wintry mix of precipitation will spread in from the south through the day on Saturday. Initial precipitation types are expected to be freezing rain and perhaps some sleet, before a transition to mainly rain and/or snow takes place. Ice accumulations will generally be less than a tenth of an inch, but will certainly still be enough to lead to slick conditions, especially on untreated surfaces. These accumulations are expected to generally be along and south of Interstate 90. Several inches of snow are expected through Sunday, with the highest totals generally across southeast Minnesota into central Wisconsin. Winds will also be increasing through the day, gusting to perhaps 30 or 40 mph in southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa and could lead to some blowing snow at times. MNZ086>088-094-011800- /O.UPG.KARX.WW.Y.0022.181201T1500Z-181202T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KARX.WS.W.0010.181201T1600Z-181202T1800Z/ Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower- Including the cities of Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, and Austin 348 AM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected, with mixed precipitation at times. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Dodge, Olmsted, Winona and Mower Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, in Minnesota at 511mn.org, and in Wisconsin at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ079-011800- /O.UPG.KARX.WW.Y.0022.181201T1800Z-181202T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KARX.WS.W.0010.181201T1600Z-181202T1800Z/ Wabasha- Including the city of Wabasha 348 AM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Wabasha County. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, in Minnesota at 511mn.org, and in Wisconsin at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ095-096-WIZ032>034-041>044-053-011800- /O.EXT.KARX.WW.Y.0022.181201T1600Z-181202T1800Z/ Fillmore-Houston-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe- Juneau-Adams-Vernon- Including the cities of Preston, Caledonia, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, and Viroqua 348 AM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, in Minnesota at 511mn.org, and in Wisconsin at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ008>011-018-019-011800- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.181201T1200Z-181202T1800Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, Charles City, and New Hampton 348 AM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, in Minnesota at 511mn.org, and in Wisconsin at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WIZ017-029-011800- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.181201T1800Z-181202T1800Z/ Taylor-Clark- Including the cities of Medford and Neillsville 348 AM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Taylor and Clark Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, in Minnesota at 511mn.org, and in Wisconsin at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CA
11 follow-up statements
010 WWUS43 KARX 011459 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 859 AM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...Wintry Mix Expected this Weekend... .A wintry mix of precipitation is starting to spread into the area from the south. Initially just rain is falling, but it may turn to freezing rain as it shifts north. Across southern Minnesota into western Wisconsin, it may be all snow or a wintry mix as it overtakes the region. Winds will also continue to increase out of northeast and east. Ice accumulations will generally be less than a tenth of an inch, but will certainly still be enough to lead to slick conditions, especially on untreated surfaces. These accumulations are expected to generally be along and south of Interstate 90. Several inches of snow are expected through Sunday, with the highest totals generally across southeast Minnesota into central Wisconsin. Winds will also be increasing through the day, gusting to perhaps 30 or 40 mph in southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa and could lead to some blowing snow at times. MNZ079-086>088-094-012300- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0010.181201T1600Z-181202T1800Z/ Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower- Including the cities of Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, and Austin 859 AM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected, with mixed precipitation at times. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Dodge, Olmsted, Winona and Mower Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found on-line at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WIZ017-029-012300- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.181201T1800Z-181202T1800Z/ Taylor-Clark- Including the cities of Medford and Neillsville 859 AM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Taylor and Clark Counties. * WHEN...From Noon today to Noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Wisconsin can be found on-line at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ008>011-018-019-012300- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, Charles City, and New Hampton 859 AM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until Noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ095-096-WIZ032>034-041>044-053-012300- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.181201T1600Z-181202T1800Z/ Fillmore-Houston-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe- Juneau-Adams-Vernon- Including the cities of Preston, Caledonia, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, and Viroqua 859 AM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, in Minnesota at 511mn.org, and in Wisconsin at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Shea
133 WWUS43 KARX 011726 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1126 AM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...Travel Conditions Have Worsened... .A band of freezing rain, sleet, and snow continues to track northward across the area late this morning. Some glazing has been reported mainly in northeast Iowa, but snow was starting to become more common further north as this storm system moves into colder air. Snow will continue from mainly south central Minnesota into west central Wisconsin this afternoon, with a break in the precipitation across parts of northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. Ice accumulations will generally be less than a tenth of an inch, but will certainly still be enough to lead to slick conditions, especially on untreated surfaces. These accumulations are expected to generally be along and south of Interstate 90. Several inches of snow are expected through Sunday, with the highest totals generally across southeast Minnesota into central Wisconsin. Winds will also be increasing through the day, gusting to perhaps 30 or 40 mph in southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa and could lead to some blowing snow at times. MNZ079-086>088-094-020130- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower- Including the cities of Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, and Austin 1126 AM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected, with mixed precipitation at times. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Dodge, Olmsted, Winona and Mower Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found on-line at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WIZ017-029-020130- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.181201T1800Z-181202T1800Z/ Taylor-Clark- Including the cities of Medford and Neillsville 1126 AM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Taylor and Clark Counties. * WHEN...From Noon today to Noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Wisconsin can be found on-line at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ008>011-018-019-020130- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, Charles City, and New Hampton 1126 AM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until Noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ095-096-WIZ032>034-041>044-053-020130- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Fillmore-Houston-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe- Juneau-Adams-Vernon- Including the cities of Preston, Caledonia, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, and Viroqua 1126 AM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, in Minnesota at 511mn.org, and in Wisconsin at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Shea
540 WWUS43 KARX 011936 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 136 PM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...Snow Covered Roads In Some Areas...More Snow on the Way... .A band of mainly snow is along and north of Interstate 90 in southern Minnesota and Wisconsin this afternoon, with snowfall rates of about an inch an hour. Meanwhile south of there, some linger freezing drizzle or rain continues, but temperatures have warmed slightly making for improving road conditions across parts of northeast Iowa into southwest Wisconsin. As this band of snow lifts north, it will eventually slow and drop several inches of additional snow from mainly southern Minnesota into western and central Wisconsin tonight. Travel will be difficult to dangerous with a variety of road conditions based on your location. In addition, strong east winds could blow some of the snow around at times. MNZ079-086>088-094-020345- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower- Including the cities of Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, and Austin 136 PM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected, with mixed precipitation at times. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Dodge, Olmsted, Winona and Mower Counties. * WHEN...Thru Noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be difficult at times. Drifting snow is expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found on-line at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WIZ017-029-020345- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Taylor-Clark- Including the cities of Medford and Neillsville 136 PM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Periods of snow and a wintry mix expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Taylor and Clark Counties. * WHEN...Thru Noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Wisconsin can be found on-line at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ008>011-018-019-020345- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, Charles City, and New Hampton 136 PM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until Noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ095-096-WIZ032>034-041>044-053-020345- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Fillmore-Houston-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe- Juneau-Adams-Vernon- Including the cities of Preston, Caledonia, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, and Viroqua 136 PM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, in Minnesota at 511mn.org, and in Wisconsin at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Shea
375 WWUS43 KARX 012055 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 255 PM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...Snow Covered Roads In Some Areas...More Snow on the Way... .A band of snow continues to shift into central Minnesota and northern Wisconsin at mid afternoon, while a light, wintry mix is being reported in most other areas. As the snow moved through, a quick one to two inches of snow fell, but more snow is expected tonight as this storm system slowly moves through the region. A wide variety of road conditions are being observed, with snow cover where it is snowing or just ended, to mainly just wet further south where lighter precipitation and warmer temperatures have allowed some melting. In addition, strong east winds could blow some of the snow around at times. WIZ032>034-020500- /O.UPG.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KARX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson- Including the cities of Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, and Black River Falls 255 PM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Wintry mix and snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Buffalo, Trempealeau and Jackson Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be difficult at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for Wisconsin can be found at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ079-086>088-094-020500- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower- Including the cities of Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, and Austin 255 PM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Periods of snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Dodge, Olmsted, Winona, Wabasha and Mower Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Some drifting snow is expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for Minnesota are at 511mn.org. && $$ WIZ017-029-020500- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Taylor-Clark- Including the cities of Medford and Neillsville 255 PM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Periods of snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Taylor and Clark Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Wisconsin can be found at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ008>011-018-019-020500- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, Charles City, and New Hampton 255 PM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Wintry mix expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ095-096-WIZ041>044-053-020500- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Fillmore-Houston-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon- Including the cities of Preston, Caledonia, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, and Viroqua 255 PM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...A Wintry Mix. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches with light ice accumulations possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ Shea
831 WWUS43 KARX 012318 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 518 PM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...A Wintry Mix Continues to Cause Travel Headaches... .One area of snow, that dropped 1 to 3 inches, has shifted north of the area. Since then a mix of precipitation types has moved in ranging from snow, to rain, to sleet. Many roads, especially less traveled ones, had slushy snow cover still. This wintry mix will continue off and on for the early evening, but as colder air moves in, it should return to mainly snow going into the overnight. Several more inches of snow are possible, especially along and north of Interstate 90 in southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. In addition, strong east winds could blow some of the snow around. MNZ079-086>088-094-WIZ032>034-020730- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson- Including the cities of Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, and Black River Falls 518 PM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...A mix of wintry precipitation, changing over to snow tonight. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy drifting snow is also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for Minnesota are at 511mn.org, and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov. && $$ WIZ017-029-020730- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Taylor-Clark- Including the cities of Medford and Neillsville 518 PM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...A mix of precipitation and snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Taylor and Clark Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Wisconsin can be found at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ008>011-018-019-020730- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, Charles City, and New Hampton 518 PM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...A wintry mix. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ095-096-WIZ041>044-053-020730- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Fillmore-Houston-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon- Including the cities of Preston, Caledonia, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, and Viroqua 518 PM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...A wintry mix of precipitation, changing over to snow tonight. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota are at 511mn.org, and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov. && $$ Shea
215 WWUS43 KARX 020237 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 837 PM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...A Wintry Mix Continues to Cause Travel Headaches... .Another band of rain was moving northward through southwest Wisconsin, becoming a wintry mix and then snow as it moves father north. Elsewhere, showers continued a mixed bag of winter precipitation types. Outside of these showers, freezing drizzle to drizzle is likely. Most roads have a snow or ice cover across southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Accidents and some slide offs have been reported. In addition, strong wind gusts will buffet motorists, providing another hazard to the slippery conditions. This wintry mix will continue off and on through late evening, but as colder air moves in, much of that mix will return to snow overnight. Several more inches of snow are possible, especially along and north of Interstate 90 in southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. MNZ079-086>088-094-WIZ032>034-021045- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson- Including the cities of Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, and Black River Falls 837 PM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...A mix of wintry precipitation, changing over to snow tonight. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy drifting snow is also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for Minnesota are at 511mn.org, and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov. && $$ WIZ017-029-021045- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Taylor-Clark- Including the cities of Medford and Neillsville 837 PM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...A mix of precipitation and snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Taylor and Clark Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Wisconsin can be found at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ008>011-018-019-021045- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, Charles City, and New Hampton 837 PM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...A wintry mix. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of around 1/10 of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ095-096-WIZ041>044-053-021045- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Fillmore-Houston-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon- Including the cities of Preston, Caledonia, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, and Viroqua 837 PM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...A wintry mix of precipitation, changing over to snow tonight. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of around 1/10 of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota are at 511mn.org, and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov. && $$
022 WWUS43 KARX 020456 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1056 PM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...More Snow Developing...Slippery, Hazardous Travel Continues... .A band of snow was starting to set up around the Interstate 90 corridor, and will likely hold there through the overnight hours. Snowfall rates of an inch per hour could occur within this band while visibilities dip below 1 mile at times. Farther south, a wintry mix is more likely, with lesser snow amounts. Recent snowfall reports from the public point to 3 to 5 inches across parts of southeast Minnesota already. An additional 1 to 4 inches is likely within the developing snow band. Most roads have a snow or ice cover across southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Accidents and some slide offs have been reported. In addition, strong wind gusts will buffet motorists, providing another hazard to the slippery conditions. MNZ079-086>088-094-WIZ032>034-021300- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson- Including the cities of Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, and Black River Falls 1056 PM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow, possibly a wintry mix at times. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Light icing possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Roads will be slippery to hazardous. Patchy drifting snow is also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for Minnesota are at 511mn.org, and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov. && $$ WIZ017-029-021300- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Taylor-Clark- Including the cities of Medford and Neillsville 1056 PM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow, potentially a wintry mix at times. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Light icing also possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Taylor and Clark Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Wisconsin can be found at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ008>011-018-019-021300- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, Charles City, and New Hampton 1056 PM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...A wintry mix. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with a glaze of ice. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ095-096-WIZ041>044-053-021300- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Fillmore-Houston-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon- Including the cities of Preston, Caledonia, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, and Viroqua 1056 PM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow, potential for a wintry mix at times. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches. Light icing possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota are at 511mn.org, and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov. && $$
411 WWUS43 KARX 020733 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 133 AM CST Sun Dec 2 2018 ...Hazardous Travel Early This Morning With Areas of Snow... .A band of snow has set up along the Interstate 90 corridor early this morning. Snowfall rates of an inch per hour could occur within this band while visibilities dip below 1 mile at times, especially near and just south of Interstate 90 in western Wisconsin. Farther south, a wintry mix is more likely, with lesser snow amounts. Additional amounts of 1 to 4 inches are expected through sunrise, although localized amounts up to 6 inches cannot be ruled out in persistent, narrow snow bands. Most roads have a snow or ice cover across southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Accidents and some slide offs have been reported. In addition, strong wind gusts will buffet motorists, providing another hazard to the slippery conditions. MNZ079-086>088-094-WIZ032>034-021545- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson- Including the cities of Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, and Black River Falls 133 AM CST Sun Dec 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow, possibly a wintry mix at times. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Light icing possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Roads will be slippery to hazardous. Patchy drifting snow is also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for Minnesota are at 511mn.org, and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov. && $$ WIZ017-029-021545- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Taylor-Clark- Including the cities of Medford and Neillsville 133 AM CST Sun Dec 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow, potentially a wintry mix at times. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Light icing also possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Taylor and Clark Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Wisconsin can be found at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ008>011-018-019-021545- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, Charles City, and New Hampton 133 AM CST Sun Dec 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...A wintry mix. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with a glaze of ice. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ095-096-WIZ041>044-053-021545- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Fillmore-Houston-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon- Including the cities of Preston, Caledonia, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, and Viroqua 133 AM CST Sun Dec 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow, potential for a wintry mix at times. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized higher amounts possible. Light icing possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Minnesota are at 511mn.org, and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov. && $$
268 WWUS43 KARX 021025 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 425 AM CST Sun Dec 2 2018 ...Travel Remains Hazardous as Snow Continues... .A band of snow remains set up along the Interstate 90 corridor this morning and continues to cause hazardous travel with snow covered roads and visibility dropping below 1 mile at times. Farther south, more of a wintry mix is expected, with a glazing of ice possible. Additional snowfall accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected through this morning, though localized higher amounts are possible, especially in higher elevations where steady 1 inch per hour rates have been observed. Accidents and slide offs have been reported. Allow crews time and space to get roads cleared and avoid travel if you can. If you must venture out, be sure to take it slow. MNZ079-086>088-094-WIZ032>034-021800- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson- Including the cities of Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, and Black River Falls 425 AM CST Sun Dec 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Localized higher amounts possible in higher elevations. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Roads will be slippery to hazardous. Patchy drifting snow is also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, in Minnesota at 511mn.org, and in Wisconsin at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WIZ017-029-021800- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Taylor-Clark- Including the cities of Medford and Neillsville 425 AM CST Sun Dec 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Taylor and Clark Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, in Minnesota at 511mn.org, and in Wisconsin at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ008>011-018-019-021800- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, Charles City, and New Hampton 425 AM CST Sun Dec 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...A wintry mix. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, in Minnesota at 511mn.org, and in Wisconsin at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ095-096-WIZ041>044-053-021800- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Fillmore-Houston-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon- Including the cities of Preston, Caledonia, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, and Viroqua 425 AM CST Sun Dec 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow, with mixed precipitation possible at times. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Localized higher amounts possible in higher elevations. Light icing possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, in Minnesota at 511mn.org, and in Wisconsin at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CA
958 WWUS43 KARX 021305 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 705 AM CST Sun Dec 2 2018 ...Many Roads Snow or Ice Covered As Snow Continues... .Light to moderate snow continues this morning with additional snowfall accumulations of up to 1 to 3 inches expected through this morning. Accidents and slide offs have been reported. Many roads remain snow covered or icy this morning. Allow crews time and space to get roads cleared and avoid travel if you can. If you must venture out, be sure to take it slow. MNZ079-086>088-094-WIZ032>034-021800- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson- Including the cities of Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, and Black River Falls 705 AM CST Sun Dec 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Roads will be slippery to hazardous. Patchy drifting snow is also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, in Minnesota at 511mn.org, and in Wisconsin at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WIZ017-029-021800- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Taylor-Clark- Including the cities of Medford and Neillsville 705 AM CST Sun Dec 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Taylor and Clark Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, in Minnesota at 511mn.org, and in Wisconsin at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ008>011-018-019-021800- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, Charles City, and New Hampton 705 AM CST Sun Dec 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...A wintry mix. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions with patchy drifting snow possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, in Minnesota at 511mn.org, and in Wisconsin at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ095-096-WIZ041>044-053-021800- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Fillmore-Houston-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon- Including the cities of Preston, Caledonia, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, and Viroqua 705 AM CST Sun Dec 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow, with mixed precipitation possible at times. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Light icing possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy drifting snow possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, in Minnesota at 511mn.org, and in Wisconsin at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1. && $$
156 WWUS43 KARX 021752 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1152 AM CST Sun Dec 2 2018 ...Light Snow Tapering Off This Afternoon... .Light snow will continue to taper off to flurries across the area this afternoon. Little or any additional accumulation is expected. However...untreated roadways may still have slippery spots. Therefore slow down and use extra caution this afternoon. MNZ079-086>088-094-WIZ032>034-021900- /O.EXP.KARX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson- Including the cities of Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, and Black River Falls 1152 AM CST Sun Dec 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... Light snow will continue to taper off to flurries across the area this afternoon. Little or any additional accumulation is expected. Therefore...the Winter Storm Warning will be allowed to expire at noon. $$ WIZ017-029-021900- /O.EXP.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Taylor-Clark- Including the cities of Medford and Neillsville 1152 AM CST Sun Dec 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... Light snow will continue to taper off to flurries across the area this afternoon. Little or any additional accumulation is expected. Therefore...the Winter Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire at noon. $$ IAZ008>011-018-019-021900- /O.EXP.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, Charles City, and New Hampton 1152 AM CST Sun Dec 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... Light snow will continue to taper off to flurries across the area this afternoon. Little or any additional accumulation is expected. Therefore...the Winter Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire at noon. $$ MNZ095-096-WIZ041>044-053-021900- /O.EXP.KARX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-181202T1800Z/ Fillmore-Houston-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon- Including the cities of Preston, Caledonia, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, and Viroqua 1152 AM CST Sun Dec 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... Light snow will continue to taper off to flurries across the area this afternoon. Little or any additional accumulation is expected. Therefore...the Winter Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire at noon. $$ DTJ
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS La Crosse, WI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Dec 1, 3:32 AM CST, 16 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 1, 3:32 AM CST, 16 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
332 AM CST Sat Dec 1 2018
.SHORT TERM...(Today and through Sunday night)
Issued at 332 AM CST Sat Dec 1 2018
Still plenty of stratus and some fog over the area early this
morning and with temperatures below freezing, some of the fog is
freezing to untreated surfaces and leading to some slick spots.
Would expect the fog to dissipate at least somewhat before sunrise
with increasing winds ahead of the storm system approaching the area
from the southwest.
Otherwise, the storm system looks to be on track with a closed low
still progged to slide just south of the forecast area and bring a
mess of precipitation types with it. Model soundings show no
problems with ice in the clouds at precipitation onset, but still do
show a bit of a warm/dry layer aloft that would be warm enough to
melt any frozen precipitation falling through it. This would lead to
some rain/freezing rain right at the onset depending on surface/road
temperatures, with perhaps some sleet mixing in as saturation occurs
and the layer cools. Ice accumulations will generally remain less
than a tenth of an inch. Looking like everything should switch to
either rain or snow or a rain/snow mix for Saturday afternoon. The
highest snowfall totals still look to be from north-central Iowa
into central Wisconsin, where generally 4 to 7 inches of snow are
expected through Sunday, with locally higher amounts possible.
Farther south, more rain is expected with rainfall totals perhaps
nearing an inch in parts of northeast Iowa and far southwest
Wisconsin. This could lead to some river rises in these areas giving
the frozen ground. More details on this in the hydrology section.
Models still do hint at a little bit of instability, so did keep a
thunder mention Saturday afternoon inherited from previous day shift.
More of a wintry mix appears to then work in Saturday night, with
model soundings showing occasional loss of ice in the clouds, so
could see a bit more icing overnight. The precipitation will stick
around for much of Sunday, before moving out Sunday night.
Tough decision on headlines given longer duration of snow, but parts
of southeast Minnesota could come close to the 6" in 12 hours
criteria. In addition, northeasterly winds will be quite strong as
the pressure gradient continues to tighten with the approaching low.
Looking at gusts in the 30 to 40 mph range in southeast Minnesota
and northeast Iowa at times on Saturday, including during the time
of heaviest snowfall (Saturday afternoon) in southeast Minnesota.
However, the snow will be more of the wet/heavy variety, so not
expecting much if any blowing snow once it hits the ground, but
blowing snow could still be an issue as it's falling. With all that
said, elected to upgrade parts of southeast Minnesota to a Winter
Storm Warning and keep the rest of the Winter Weather Advisory
as is, at least spatially. Will need to watch the southern
portions of the forecast area not in an Advisory, as early morning
road temperatures were near or below freezing, so could see a
brief period of ice accumulation in those areas.
.LONG TERM...(Monday through Friday)
Issued at 332 AM CST Sat Dec 1 2018
The beginning of the work week still looks to be fairly quiet under
high pressure, but colder, with highs in the 20s to lower 30s. Then
better agreement with models of precipitation chances toward
Thursday, with some shortwave energy quickly sliding through the
area during the day. High pressure then looks to build back in for
the end of the work week, with models currently indicating
temperatures will struggle to make it out of the teens on Friday.
Plenty of time for things to change before then, but overall looking
like a cold work week.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Saturday night)
Issued at 1114 PM CST Fri Nov 30 2018
Pretty widespread IFR conditions across the area already and not
expecting any change to occur through Saturday evening. Besides
the low ceilings, some fog has dropped the visibility down with
KRST below 1 mile. This should be slowly improving as the winds
continue to increase ahead of the approaching storm. Not sure the
visibility restriction will completely go away but should come up
more into the 3 to 4 mile range. The precipitation from the storm
system still looks to overspread both airports during the mid to
late morning hours Saturday. This should initially start out as
snow for both airports and remain predominantly snow for KRST. The
precipitation type at KLSE will be more problematic as the
boundary layer may warm just enough to see a switch over to rain
or a rain/snow mix. If this warming does not occur, the warm layer
aloft could then further complicate things by melting the falling
snow giving the potential for freezing rain or give partial
melting to produce sleet. There may also be periods when there is
no ice in the clouds leaving only rain or freezing rain as the
precipitation types. For now, will just show a rain/snow mix with
the idea that the precipitation types can be refined as the event
is closer/ongoing. The winds aloft will also be strong enough with
enough direction change to produce low level wind shear in the
afternoon and early evening and have included this for both
airports.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 332 AM CST Sat Dec 1 2018
Along with the wintry precipitation with the storm this weekend,
still expecting those areas that stay warmer (parts of northeast
Iowa and far southwest Wisconsin) to receive mainly rain. With
seasonably high precipitable water values of 0.75" over these
areas and a bit of instability, could see some higher rainfall
rates at times, with totals through Sunday near 1 inch. Given the
frozen ground, much of this rainfall will run off directly into
area streams and rivers and likely lead to rises. At this time,
no flooding is forecast, but will need to continue to monitor as
the rain moves in during the day.
&&
.ARX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...Winter Weather Advisory from 10 AM this morning to noon CST
Sunday for WIZ032>034-041>044-053.
Winter Weather Advisory from noon today to noon CST Sunday for
WIZ017-029.
MN...Winter Storm Warning from 10 AM this morning to noon CST Sunday
for MNZ079-086>088-094.
Winter Weather Advisory from 10 AM this morning to noon CST
Sunday for MNZ095-096.
IA...Winter Weather Advisory until noon CST Sunday for IAZ008>011-018-
019.
&&
SHORT TERM...CA
LONG TERM...CA
AVIATION...04
HYDROLOGY...CAHazardous weather outlook, Nov 30, 3:40 PM CST, 12 hours 8 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service La Crosse WI 340 PM CST Fri Nov 30 2018 IAZ008>010-018-019-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-011200- Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted- Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston- 340 PM CST Fri Nov 30 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday A Winter Storm Watch is in effect Saturday through Sunday Morning. Snow to a wintry mix is expected Saturday morning, transiting to mainly snow for the afternoon into Sunday morning. 2 to 6 inches of snow is possible, heaviest Saturday afternoon into Saturday night. Ice accumulations are up to 1/10 of inch possible. Icy, slushy or snow covered roads can be expected, which will result in impacts to weekend travel. Where temperatures are warmer, expect lesser amounts of snow and more rain. Given the frozen ground, these areas receiving more rain could see some river rises. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Any icing and snowfall reports Saturday into Sunday morning are appreciated. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled. WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053-011200- Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau- Adams-Vernon- 340 PM CST Fri Nov 30 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and southwest Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday A wintry mix moves in Saturday morning with transition to a mostly rain and snow mix for the afternoon, persisting into Sunday morning. 2 to 6 inches of snowfall is possible, heaviest Saturday afternoon into Saturday night and over higher terrain areas. A glaze of ice is also possible on untreated surfaces. Icy, slushy or snow covered roads can be expected, which will cause impacts to weekend travel. Where temperatures are warmer, expect lesser amounts of snow and more rain. Given the frozen ground, these areas receiving more rain could see some river rises. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Any icing and snowfall reports Saturday into Sunday morning are appreciated. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled. IAZ011-029-030-WIZ054-055-061-011200- Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton-Crawford-Richland-Grant- 340 PM CST Fri Nov 30 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast Iowa and far southwest Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday A wintry mix Saturday morning will transition to a mostly rain or rain and snow mix for the afternoon, persisting into Sunday morning. Up to 2 inches of snow is possible, heaviest Saturday afternoon. Ice accumulations up to 1/10 of an inch possible. Icy, slushy or snow covered roads can be expected, which will result in impacts to weekend travel. Where temperatures are warmer, expect lesser amounts of snow and more rain. Given the frozen ground, runoff from the rain will likely see some river rises. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Any icing, snowfall or water issue reports Saturday into Sunday morning would be appreciated. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled. DAS
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Nov 30, 11:37 PM CST, 4 hours 11 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1137 PM CST Fri Nov 30 2018 IAZ008>010-018-019-MNZ086-087-094-095-WIZ017-029-010830- Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Dodge-Olmsted-Mower- Fillmore-Taylor-Clark- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, New Hampton, Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, Preston, Medford, and Neillsville 1137 PM CST Fri Nov 30 2018 ...Low Visibilities From Fog... Fog remains across the area reducing the visibility to less than three miles. In some locations, the visibility is being reduced to less than a mile. In addition, with temperatures below freezing, the fog could create some slick spots on untreated roads and sidewalks. If you are out traveling, be prepared for the reduced visibility and the possibility of slippery conditions. 04
Special weather statement, Dec 1, 3:05 AM CST, 43 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 305 AM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 IAZ008>010-018-019-MNZ086-087-094-095-WIZ017-029-011300- Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Dodge-Olmsted-Mower- Fillmore-Taylor-Clark- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, New Hampton, Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, Preston, Medford, and Neillsville 305 AM CST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...Low Visibilities From Fog... Areas of fog remain across the area reducing the visibility to less than three miles. In some locations, the visibility is being reduced to less than a mile. In addition, with temperatures below freezing, the fog could create some slick spots on untreated roads and sidewalks. If you are out traveling, be prepared for the reduced visibility and the possibility of slippery conditions.
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.