Alert archive / Wisconsin / Blizzard Warnings in 2018
Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Milwaukee, WI
NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this blizzard warning at Nov 25, 2018, 2:48 PM CST for Kenosha County, Racine County, Walworth County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Nov 25, 2018, 8:00 PM CST. It was in force for 10 hr. 27 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
- Nov 25, 2018, 2:48 PM CST (20:48 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 25, 2018, 8:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Nov 26, 2018, 6:00 AM CST
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Milwaukee, WI
Counties Kenosha County, WI, Racine County, WI, Walworth County, WI
The radar
The Milwaukee radar (KMKX), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 8:09 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6 | Bohners Lake, WI | SNOWFALL THROUGH 8PM (SOCIAL MEDIA). |
| Nov 25, 8:10 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 4.1 | Pleasant Prairie, WI | SNOWFALL THROUGH 8PM (SOCIAL MEDIA). |
| Nov 25, 8:15 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 3.5 | 4 Ne Union Grove, WI | SNOWFALL THROUGH 8:15PM. |
| Nov 25, 8:35 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 5.5 | 2 E Burlington, WI | SNOWFALL THROUGH 8:35PM (SOCIAL MEDIA). |
| Nov 25, 8:35 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 5.5 | Browns Lake, WI | SNOWFALL THROUGH 8:35PM. |
| Nov 25, 8:43 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 3.5 | Elkhorn, WI | SNOWFALL THROUGH 8:43PM. |
| Nov 25, 8:48 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 7 | 1 E Pell Lake, WI | SNOWFALL THROUGH 8:48PM. |
| Nov 25, 9:00 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6 | 1 W Williams Bay, WI | SNOWFALL THROUGH 9PM. |
| Nov 25, 9:07 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 3.5 | 2 W Kenosha, WI | SNOWFALL THROUGH 9PM. |
| Nov 25, 9:09 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6.8 | Genoa City, WI | SNOWFALL THROUGH 9PM. |
| Nov 25, 9:15 PM CST | SNOW 5 | 3 Ese Paddock Lake, WI | BRISTOL. |
| Nov 25, 9:30 PM CST | SNOW 2.3 | 6 Nnw Elkhorn, WI | |
| Nov 25, 9:35 PM CST | SNOW 5.5 | Lake Geneva, WI | |
| Nov 25, 9:45 PM CST | SNOW 7 | 1 Nw Fontana-On-Geneva, WI | |
| Nov 25, 9:53 PM CST | SNOW 4 | 1 S East Troy, WI | |
| Nov 25, 11:40 PM CST | SNOW 3.6 | 2 N Elmwood Park, WI | |
| Nov 26, 12:30 AM CST | SNOW 8 | 4 Sw Lake Geneva, WI | ESTIMATED 8 INCHES OR MORE. REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Nov 26, 5:15 AM CST | SNOW 4.5 | 1 Wnw Elkhorn, WI | |
| Nov 26, 5:30 AM CST | SNOW 3.8 | Elkhorn, WI | COCORAHS STATION WI-WW-12, ELKHORN. |
| Nov 26, 5:47 AM CST | SNOW 6 | Genoa City, WI | CORRECTS PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM GENOA CITY. |
| Nov 26, 5:47 AM CST | SNOW 6 | Genoa City, WI | |
| Nov 26, 5:51 AM CST | SNOW 4 | Kenosha, WI | CORRECTS PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM KENOSHA. |
| Nov 26, 5:51 AM CST | SNOW 4 | Kenosha, WI | |
| Nov 26, 5:53 AM CST | SNOW 6 | Delavan, WI | CORRECTS PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM DELAVAN. |
| Nov 26, 5:53 AM CST | SNOW 6 | Delavan, WI | |
| Nov 26, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 5 | 1 S Rochester, WI | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION ROCW3, ROCHESTER-WWTP. |
| Nov 26, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 7.2 | 2 Ese Browns Lake, WI | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION BGTW3, RACINE-SEWAGE PLANT. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 12:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 203 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
- 742 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 50 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -57 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 10 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
270 WWUS43 KMKX 252048 WSWMKX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 248 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...MAJOR TRAVEL IMPACTS INTO TONIGHT... .Dangerous travel conditions are expected this afternoon into tonight across southeast Wisconsin due to the combination of heavy snow and strong winds. Blizzard conditions are expected in far southeast Wisconsin. Highest snow amounts will be in southeast Wisconsin where 6 to 10 inches of snow is forecast. There will be a tight gradient between heavy snow and little to no snow with this storm system. Snow totals are expected to vary by as much as 7 inches from northwest to southeast across some counties. WIZ068-260500- /O.CAN.KMKX.WS.W.0005.181125T2100Z-181126T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KMKX.WW.Y.0019.181126T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ Green- Including the cities of Monroe and Brodhead 248 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow expected with total accumulations from a trace in the northwest part of the county to 4 inches in the southeast. Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph are likely, resulting in some blowing snow during the evening and overnight hours. * WHERE...Green County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on snow covered and slippery roads. The falling snow and patchy blowing snow could also reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WIZ070>072-260500- /O.NEW.KMKX.BZ.W.0001.181126T0200Z-181126T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KMKX.WS.W.0005.181125T2048Z-181126T0200Z/ Walworth-Racine-Kenosha- Including the cities of Whitewater, Delavan, Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, East Troy, Racine, and Kenosha 248 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow with totals of 6 to 10 inches, the highest totals in south and southeast portions of the counties. Blizzard conditions are expected mid-evening through tonight as wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are likely, the highest gusts near Lake Michigan. * WHERE...Walworth, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 8 PM CST this evening. For the Blizzard Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Snowfall rates up to 2 inches per hour are possible. This snow is expected to be very heavy and will be difficult to shovel. The strong winds and heavy snow may cause falling tree limbs and possible power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WIZ065-066-069-260500- /O.EXT.KMKX.WS.W.0005.181125T2048Z-181126T1200Z/ Waukesha-Milwaukee-Rock- Including the cities of Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Greenfield, Franklin, Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Janesville, and Beloit 248 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow with totals of 3 to 7 inches, the highest totals in south and southeast portions of the counties. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are likely mid evening into tonight, the highest gusts near Lake Michigan. This will result in areas of blowing snow. * WHERE...Waukesha, Milwaukee, and Rock Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be difficult. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible. This snow is expected to be very heavy and will be difficult to shovel. The strong winds and heavy snow may cause falling tree limbs and possible power outages. 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 the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WIZ059-060-064-260500- /O.EXT.KMKX.WW.Y.0019.181126T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ Washington-Ozaukee-Jefferson- Including the cities of West Bend, Germantown, Hartford, Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, and Jefferson 248 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow with totals of 1 to 4 inches, the highest totals in south and southeast portions of the counties. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are likely mid evening into tonight, the highest gusts near Lake Michigan. This will result in areas of blowing snow. * WHERE...Washington, Ozaukee, and Jefferson Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on snow covered and slippery roads that could make travel difficult. The falling snow and patchy blowing snow will also reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ DDV
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142 WWUS43 KMKX 252225 WSWMKX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 425 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...MAJOR TRAVEL IMPACTS INTO TONIGHT... .Dangerous travel conditions are expected this afternoon into tonight across southeast Wisconsin due to the combination of heavy snow and strong winds. Blizzard conditions are expected in far southeast Wisconsin. Highest snow amounts will be in southeast Wisconsin where 6 to 10 inches of snow is forecast. There will be a tight gradient between heavy snow and little to no snow with this storm system. Snow totals are expected to vary by as much as 7 inches from northwest to southeast across some counties. WIZ070>072-260630- /O.CON.KMKX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-181126T0200Z/ /O.CON.KMKX.BZ.W.0001.181126T0200Z-181126T1200Z/ Walworth-Racine-Kenosha- Including the cities of Whitewater, Delavan, Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, East Troy, Racine, and Kenosha 425 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow with totals of 6 to 10 inches, the highest totals in south and southeast portions of the counties. Blizzard conditions are expected mid-evening through tonight as wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are likely, the highest gusts near Lake Michigan. * WHERE...Walworth, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 8 PM CST this evening. For the Blizzard Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Snowfall rates up to 2 inches per hour are possible. This snow is expected to be very heavy and will be difficult to shovel. The strong winds and heavy snow may cause falling tree limbs and possible power outages. 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. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WIZ065-066-069-260630- /O.CON.KMKX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ Waukesha-Milwaukee-Rock- Including the cities of Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Greenfield, Franklin, Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Janesville, and Beloit 425 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow with totals of 3 to 7 inches, the highest totals in south and southeast portions of the counties. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are likely mid evening into tonight, the highest gusts near Lake Michigan. This will result in areas of blowing snow. * WHERE...Waukesha, Milwaukee, and Rock Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be difficult. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible. This snow is expected to be very heavy and will be difficult to shovel. The strong winds and heavy snow may cause falling tree limbs and possible power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WIZ059-060-064-068-260630- /O.CON.KMKX.WW.Y.0019.181126T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ Washington-Ozaukee-Jefferson-Green- Including the cities of West Bend, Germantown, Hartford, Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Monroe, and Brodhead 425 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow with totals of 1 to 4 inches, the highest totals in south and southeast portions of the counties. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are likely mid evening into tonight, the highest gusts near Lake Michigan. This will result in areas of blowing snow. * WHERE...Green, Washington, Ozaukee, and Jefferson Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on snow covered and slippery roads that could make travel difficult. The falling snow and patchy blowing snow will also reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ DDV
115 WWUS43 KMKX 260204 WSWMKX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 804 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...MAJOR TRAVEL IMPACTS INTO TONIGHT... .Dangerous travel conditions are expected tonight across parts of southeast Wisconsin due to the combination of heavy snow and strong winds. Blizzard conditions are expected in far southeast Wisconsin. Highest snow amounts will be in southeast Wisconsin where 6 to 11 inches of snow is forecast. There will be a tight gradient between heavy snow and little to no snow with this storm system. Snow totals are expected to vary by as much as 7 inches from northwest to southeast across some counties. WIZ070>072-261015- /O.EXP.KMKX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-181126T0200Z/ /O.CON.KMKX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ Walworth-Racine-Kenosha- Including the cities of Whitewater, Delavan, Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, East Troy, Racine, and Kenosha 804 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow with totals of 6 to 11 inches, the highest totals in south and southeast portions of the counties. Blizzard conditions are expected mid-evening through tonight as wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are likely, the highest gusts near Lake Michigan. * WHERE...Walworth, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...8 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WIZ068-260315- /O.CAN.KMKX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ Green- Including the cities of Monroe and Brodhead 804 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The steady snow area is remaining to the east of the area, so the advisory has been cancelled. $$ WIZ065-066-069-261015- /O.CON.KMKX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ Waukesha-Milwaukee-Rock- Including the cities of Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Greenfield, Franklin, Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Janesville, and Beloit 804 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow with totals of 3 to 7 inches, the highest totals in south and southeast portions of the counties. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are likely mid evening into tonight, the highest gusts near Lake Michigan. This will result in areas of blowing snow. * WHERE...Waukesha, Milwaukee, and Rock Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be difficult. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible. This snow is expected to be very heavy and will be difficult to shovel. The strong winds and heavy snow may cause falling tree limbs and possible power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WIZ059-060-064-261015- /O.CON.KMKX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ Washington-Ozaukee-Jefferson- Including the cities of West Bend, Germantown, Hartford, Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, and Jefferson 804 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow with totals of 1 to 4 inches, mainly in the extreme south and southeast portions of the counties. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are likely mid evening into tonight, the highest gusts near Lake Michigan. This will result in areas of blowing snow. * WHERE...Washington, Ozaukee, and Jefferson Counties. * WHEN...through 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on snow covered and slippery roads that could make travel difficult. The falling snow and patchy blowing snow will also reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Collar
079 WWUS43 KMKX 260305 WSWMKX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 905 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...MAJOR TRAVEL IMPACTS INTO TONIGHT... .Dangerous travel conditions are expected tonight across parts of southeast Wisconsin due to the combination of heavy snow and strong winds. Blizzard conditions are expected in far southeast Wisconsin. Highest snow amounts will be in southeast Wisconsin where 6 to 11 inches of snow is forecast. There will be a tight gradient between heavy snow and little to no snow with this storm system. Snow totals are expected to vary by as much as 7 inches from northwest to southeast across some counties. WIZ059-260415- /O.CAN.KMKX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ Washington- Including the cities of West Bend, Germantown, and Hartford 905 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The steady snow is expected to remain to the south with possibly only the extreme southeast portion of the county being clipped by some light snow. $$ WIZ070>072-261115- /O.CON.KMKX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ Walworth-Racine-Kenosha- Including the cities of Whitewater, Delavan, Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, East Troy, Racine, and Kenosha 905 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow with totals of 6 to 11 inches, the highest totals in south and southeast portions of the counties. Blizzard conditions are expected mid-evening through tonight as wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are likely, the highest gusts near Lake Michigan. * WHERE...Walworth, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...through 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WIZ065-066-069-261115- /O.CON.KMKX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ Waukesha-Milwaukee-Rock- Including the cities of Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Greenfield, Franklin, Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Janesville, and Beloit 905 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow with totals of 3 to 7 inches, the highest totals in south and southeast portions of the counties. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are likely mid evening into tonight, the highest gusts near Lake Michigan. This will result in areas of blowing snow. * WHERE...Waukesha, Milwaukee, and Rock Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be difficult. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible. This snow is expected to be very heavy and will be difficult to shovel. The strong winds and heavy snow may cause falling tree limbs and possible power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WIZ060-064-261115- /O.CON.KMKX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ Ozaukee-Jefferson- Including the cities of Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, and Jefferson 905 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow with totals of 1 to 4 inches, mainly in the extreme south and southeast portions of the counties. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are likely mid evening into tonight, the highest gusts near Lake Michigan. This will result in areas of blowing snow. * WHERE...Ozaukee and Jefferson Counties. * WHEN...Through 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on snow covered and slippery roads that could make travel difficult. The falling snow and patchy blowing snow will also reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Collar
854 WWUS43 KMKX 260446 WSWMKX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 1046 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...MAJOR TRAVEL IMPACTS INTO TONIGHT IN FAR SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN... Dangerous travel conditions are expected tonight across parts of southeast Wisconsin due to the combination of heavy snow and strong winds. Blizzard conditions are expected in far southeast Wisconsin. Highest snow amounts will be in southeast Wisconsin where 6 to 11 inches of snow is forecast. There will be a tight gradient between heavy snow and little to no snow with this storm system. Snow totals are expected to vary by as much as 7 inches from northwest to southeast across some counties. WIZ065-069-261200- /O.CAN.KMKX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KMKX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ Waukesha-Rock- Including the cities of Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, Janesville, and Beloit 1046 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Waukesha and Rock Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on snow covered and slippery roads that could make travel difficult. The falling snow and patchy blowing snow will also reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WIZ070>072-261200- /O.CON.KMKX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ Walworth-Racine-Kenosha- Including the cities of Whitewater, Delavan, Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, East Troy, Racine, and Kenosha 1046 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow with totals of 6 to 11 inches, the highest totals in south and southeast portions of the counties. Blizzard conditions are expected mid-evening through tonight as wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are likely, the highest gusts near Lake Michigan. * WHERE...Walworth, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...Through 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WIZ066-261200- /O.CON.KMKX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ Milwaukee- Including the cities of West Allis, Wauwatosa, Greenfield, Franklin, Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, and Cudahy 1046 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow with totals of 3 to 7 inches, the highest totals in south and southeast portions of the counties. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are likely mid evening into tonight, the highest gusts near Lake Michigan. This will result in areas of blowing snow. * WHERE...Milwaukee county. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be difficult. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible. This snow is expected to be very heavy and will be difficult to shovel. The strong winds and heavy snow may cause falling tree limbs and possible power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WIZ060-064-261200- /O.CON.KMKX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ Ozaukee-Jefferson- Including the cities of Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, and Jefferson 1046 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow with totals of 1 to 3 inches, mainly in the extreme south and southeast portions of these counties. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are likely mid evening into tonight, the highest gusts near Lake Michigan. This will result in areas of blowing snow. * WHERE...Ozaukee and Jefferson Counties. * WHEN...Through 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on snow covered and slippery roads that could make travel difficult. The falling snow and patchy blowing snow will also reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Collar
221 WWUS43 KMKX 260753 WSWMKX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 153 AM CST Mon Nov 26 2018 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE SOUTH OF MILWAUKEE THROUGH THE EARLY MORNING HOURS... Blizzard conditions will continue over Racine, Kenosha, and southeast Walworth County until 5 or 6 AM CST, with the snow ending and the winds gradually weakening afterward. Snow covered roads and blowing and drifting snow will continue for the remainder of the morning. The snow has ended west of a line from Waukesha to Janesville, thus the Winter Weather Advisories have been cancelled. WIZ060-064-065-069-260900- /O.CAN.KMKX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ Ozaukee-Jefferson-Waukesha-Rock- Including the cities of Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, Janesville, and Beloit 153 AM CST Mon Nov 26 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The snow has ended over these counties. Some blowing and drifting snow will continue over far southern and southeast Rock County through the morning. $$ WIZ070>072-261200- /O.CON.KMKX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ Walworth-Racine-Kenosha- Including the cities of Whitewater, Delavan, Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, East Troy, Racine, and Kenosha 153 AM CST Mon Nov 26 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Light to moderate snow ending by 5 or 6 AM CST. Blizzard conditions will occur at times with wind gusts of 35 to 50 mph over the eastern portion of Racine and Kenosha Counties and lesser winds to the west. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches with lesser amounts at the Lake Michigan shoreline and over northern Walworth County. * WHERE...Walworth, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...Through 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WIZ066-261200- /O.CON.KMKX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ Milwaukee- Including the cities of West Allis, Wauwatosa, Greenfield, Franklin, Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, and Cudahy 153 AM CST Mon Nov 26 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Light snow ending by 4 AM CST. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph especially within a few miles of Lake Michigan. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches in southern Milwaukee County. * WHERE...Milwaukee county. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be difficult over far southern Milwaukee County. This snow is expected to be very heavy and will be difficult to shovel. The strong winds and heavy snow may cause falling tree limbs and possible power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
612 WWUS43 KMKX 260949 WSWMKX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 349 AM CST Mon Nov 26 2018 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE SOUTH OF MILWAUKEE THROUGH THE EARLY MORNING HOURS... Blizzard conditions will continue over Racine and Kenosha Counties until 5 or 6 AM CST, with the snow ending and the winds gradually weakening afterward. Snow covered roads and blowing and drifting snow will continue for the remainder of the morning over far southeast Wisconsin. WIZ070-261100- /O.CAN.KMKX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ Walworth- Including the cities of Whitewater, Delavan, Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, and East Troy 349 AM CST Mon Nov 26 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The snow has ended. North wind gusts up to 30 mph will still contribute to blowing and drifting snow through the morning. Most roads will remain snow covered. $$ WIZ066-261100- /O.CAN.KMKX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ Milwaukee- Including the cities of West Allis, Wauwatosa, Greenfield, Franklin, Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, and Cudahy 349 AM CST Mon Nov 26 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The snow has mostly ended. North wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph will continue this morning. Untreated roads will be slippery as temperatures have fallen below freezing. $$ WIZ071-072-261200- /O.CON.KMKX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ Racine-Kenosha- Including the cities of Racine and Kenosha 349 AM CST Mon Nov 26 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Light to moderate snow ending by 5 or 6 AM CST. Blizzard conditions will occur at times with wind gusts of 35 to 50 mph over the eastern portion of Racine and Kenosha Counties and lesser winds to the west. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches with lesser amounts at the Lake Michigan shoreline. * WHERE...Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...Through 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
641 WWUS43 KMKX 261206 WSWMKX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 606 AM CST Mon Nov 26 2018 ...SNOW ENDING... WIZ071-072-261315- /O.EXP.KMKX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ Racine-Kenosha- Including the cities of Racine and Kenosha 606 AM CST Mon Nov 26 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... The snow has mostly ended and wind gusts have fallen to 25 to 35 mph. Snow covered roads and drifting will continue through the morning. $$
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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.