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Winter Storm Warning 7, NWS La Crosse, WI

February 11, 20197 counties in Minnesota; 8 counties in Iowa; 13 counties in Wisconsin

NWS La Crosse, WI issued this winter storm warning at Feb 11, 2019, 3:30 AM CST for 7 counties in Minnesota; 8 counties in Iowa; 13 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Feb 11, 2019, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 30 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
Feb 11, 2019, 3:30 AM CST (09:30 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 11, 2019, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Feb 13, 2019, 12:00 AM CST
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS La Crosse, WI
All 28 counties

Allamakee County, IA, Chickasaw County, IA, Clayton County, IA, Fayette County, IA, Floyd County, IA, Howard County, IA, Mitchell County, IA, Winneshiek County, IA, Dodge County, MN, Fillmore County, MN, Houston County, MN, Mower County, MN, Olmsted County, MN, Wabasha County, MN, Winona County, MN, Adams County, WI, Buffalo County, WI, Clark County, WI, Crawford County, WI, Grant County, WI, Jackson County, WI, Juneau County, WI, La Crosse County, WI, Monroe County, WI, Richland County, WI, Taylor County, WI, Trempealeau County, WI, Vernon County, WI

The radar

The La Crosse radar (KARX), 27 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:36 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 11, 8:41 PM CSTSNOW 1.1Prairie Du Chien, WI
Feb 11, 8:42 PM CSTSNOW 0.9Cresco, IA
Feb 11, 9:34 PM CSTSNOW 0.72 E La Crosse, WI
Feb 11, 9:34 PM CSTSNOW 1.4Charles City, IA
Feb 11, 10:16 PM CSTSNOW 0.33 Ese Douglas, MN
Feb 11, 10:30 PM CSTSNOW 11 Wsw West Salem, WI
Feb 11, 11:00 PM CSTSNOW 0.6Hatfield, WI
Feb 11, 11:30 PM CSTSNOW 3.31 Ne Prairie Du Chien, WI
Feb 11, 11:36 PM CSTSNOW 3.5Prairie Du Chien, WI
Feb 11, 11:44 PM CSTSNOW 5Eitzen, MN
Feb 11, 11:56 PM CSTSNOW 3New Albin, IA
Feb 12, 12:09 AM CSTSNOW 2La Crosse Nws Office, WI
Feb 12, 12:10 AM CSTSNOW 2French Island, WI
Feb 12, 12:14 AM CSTSNOW 1.45 N Stewartville, MN
Feb 12, 12:16 AM CSTSNOW 3Muscoda, WI
Feb 12, 12:22 AM CSTSNOW 3Canton, MN
Feb 12, 12:24 AM CSTSNOW 3Canton, MN
Feb 12, 1:05 AM CSTSNOW 3Tomah, WI
Feb 12, 1:10 AM CSTSNOW 3Caledonia, MN
Feb 12, 2:00 AM CSTSNOW 4Sparta, WI
Feb 12, 2:34 AM CSTSNOW 5.31 E Goodview, MN
Feb 12, 3:06 AM CSTSNOW 4.4Hatfield, WI
Feb 12, 3:15 AM CSTSNOW 3.14 Se Osseo, WI
Feb 12, 3:20 AM CSTSNOW 5.21 Ssw La Crosse, WI
Feb 12, 3:38 AM CSTSNOW 2.53 Ese Douglas, MN
Feb 12, 4:00 AM CSTSNOW 3.5Kellogg, MN
Feb 12, 4:03 AM CSTSNOW 5.7Black River Falls, WI
Feb 12, 4:08 AM CSTSNOW 10Lansing, IA
Feb 12, 4:30 AM CSTSNOW 3Wabasha, MN
Feb 12, 4:30 AM CSTSNOW 7West Union, IA
Feb 12, 4:34 AM CSTSNOW 6.4Prairie Du Chien, WI
Feb 12, 4:36 AM CSTSNOW 5Boscobel, WI
Feb 12, 4:36 AM CSTSNOW 5Platteville, WI
Feb 12, 4:42 AM CSTSNOW 7French Island, WIREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 12, 4:44 AM CSTSNOW 6.95 N Stoddard, WIREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 12, 4:44 AM CSTSNOW 7La Crosse Nws Office, WI
Feb 12, 4:44 AM CSTSNOW 7.31 Wsw West Salem, WI
Feb 12, 4:45 AM CSTSNOW 8La Crescent, MN
Feb 12, 4:49 AM CSTSNOW 61 N Lancaster, WI
Feb 12, 4:52 AM CSTSNOW 6.5Red Mound, WIESTIMATED 6 TO 7 INCHES.
Feb 12, 4:52 AM CSTSNOW 8Elkader, IA
Feb 12, 4:53 AM CSTSNOW 8Richland Center, WI
Feb 12, 4:54 AM CSTSNOW 61 Nnw Prairie Du Chien, WI
Feb 12, 4:55 AM CSTSNOW 81 Ssw West Union, IA
Feb 12, 4:58 AM CSTSNOW 6Charles City, IA
Feb 12, 5:00 AM CSTSNOW 43 Nnw Rochester, MNCOCORAHS STATION MN-OL-32, 2 NNW ROCHESTER.
Feb 12, 5:01 AM CSTSNOW 3.5Austin, MN
Feb 12, 5:05 AM CSTSNOW 3.5Mantorville, MN
Feb 12, 5:07 AM CSTSNOW 4.51 Ene Rochester, MN
Feb 12, 5:09 AM CSTSNOW 6.5Caledonia, MN
Feb 12, 5:12 AM CSTSNOW 61 Ene Winona, MN
Feb 12, 5:15 AM CSTSNOW 4.51 Ene Wabasha, MN
Feb 12, 5:15 AM CSTSNOW 5Friendship, WI
Feb 12, 5:16 AM CSTSNOW 5Mauston, WI
Feb 12, 5:17 AM CSTSNOW 7Sparta, WI
Feb 12, 5:19 AM CSTSNOW 6.9Hatfield, WI
Feb 12, 5:20 AM CSTSNOW 5Whitehall, WI
Feb 12, 5:21 AM CSTSNOW 4.5Alma, WI
Feb 12, 5:22 AM CSTSNOW 8.92 Nw Brownsville, MNREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 12, 5:23 AM CSTSNOW 6Neillsville, WI

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, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 210 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Minneapolis, MN at 00:00Z on 2019-02-11Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Minneapolis, MN at 00:00Z on 2019-02-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 112 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
629 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
79 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
112 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
193 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

781 
WWUS43 KARX 110930
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
330 AM CST Mon Feb 11 2019

...Winter Storm Tonight Through Tuesday...Heavy Snow, Impacts To 
Travel...

.Heavy snow will impact the area tonight through Tuesday. The 
highest snow rates and heavier accumulations are expected late 
tonight through noon Tuesday. Blowing and drifting snow is also 
likely across open and unsheltered areas Tuesday into Tuesday 
night.

The impacts to travel could be significant with roads going from
slippery to hazardous to even treacherous in a short amount of
time. Plan now. Be prepared to delay, adjust or cancel travel.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ086>088-094>096-WIZ054-061-111730-
/O.UPG.KARX.WS.A.0004.190211T2100Z-190213T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KARX.WS.W.0007.190212T0000Z-190213T0300Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Crawford-
Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Dodge Center, 
Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, Prairie Du Chien, 
and Platteville
330 AM CST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will likely
  produce some blowing and drifting of snow, especially Tuesday
  afternoon into Tuesday evening.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Wisconsin, north central and 
  northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will likely become hazardous. 
  Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

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.

&&

$$

WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053-055-111730-
/O.UPG.KARX.WS.A.0004.190212T0300Z-190213T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KARX.WS.W.0007.190212T0300Z-190213T0600Z/
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-Richland-
Including the cities of Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, 
Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, 
Friendship, Viroqua, and Richland Center
330 AM CST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT CST TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
  inches with locally higher amounts expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest and west 
  central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight CST Tuesday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will likely become hazardous. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ079-111730-
/O.UPG.KARX.WS.A.0004.190211T2100Z-190213T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KARX.WS.W.0007.190212T0300Z-190213T0600Z/
Wabasha-
Including the city of Wabasha
330 AM CST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT CST TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Wabasha County.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight CST Tuesday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will likely become hazardous. 
  Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

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.

&&

$$

DAS
15 follow-up statements
410 
WWUS43 KARX 111327
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
727 AM CST Mon Feb 11 2019

...Heavy Snow Tonight Through Tuesday, Impacts To Travel...

.Heavy snow will impact the area tonight through Tuesday. Snowfall
totals of 6 to 10 inches are expected. Locally higher amounts are
possible across west central into central Wisconsin. The highest 
snow rates and heavier accumulations are expected late tonight 
through noon Tuesday. Blowing and drifting snow is also likely 
across open and unsheltered areas Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday 
night.

Impacts to travel could be significant with roads going from 
slippery to treacherous in a short amount of time. Plan now. Be 
prepared to delay, adjust or cancel travel.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ086>088-094>096-WIZ054-061-112130-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.190212T0000Z-190213T0300Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Crawford-
Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Dodge Center, 
Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, Prairie Du Chien, 
and Platteville
727 AM CST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will likely
  produce some blowing and drifting of snow as well Tuesday 
  afternoon into Tuesday evening.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Wisconsin, north central and 
  northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to
  treacherous. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the 
  morning or evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ079-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053-055-112130-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.190212T0300Z-190213T0600Z/
Wabasha-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-
Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Richland-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, 
Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, 
Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, and Richland Center
727 AM CST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT CST TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
  inches expected with locally higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest and west 
  central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight CST Tuesday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to
  treacherous. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the 
  morning or evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

DAS
179 
WWUS43 KARX 111739
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1139 AM CST Mon Feb 11 2019

...Heavy Snow Tonight Through Tuesday, Significant Impacts To 
Travel...

.Heavy snow will overspread the area this evening with travel
conditions rapidly deteriorating. Snowfall rates of 1 inch per 
hour are expected overnight into Tuesday morning, with major 
impacts expected to the Tuesday morning commute. Road conditions 
could go from slippery to treacherous in a short amount of time. 
Plan now. Be prepared to delay, adjust or cancel travel.

Total snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches are expected with
locally higher amounts of around 12 inches possible across west 
central into central Wisconsin. Blowing and drifting snow is also
likely across open and unsheltered areas Tuesday afternoon into 
Tuesday night.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ086>088-094>096-WIZ054-061-120145-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.190212T0000Z-190213T0300Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Crawford-
Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Dodge Center, 
Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, Prairie Du Chien, 
and Platteville
1139 AM CST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Wisconsin, north central and 
  northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ079-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053-055-120145-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.190212T0300Z-190213T0600Z/
Wabasha-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-
Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Richland-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, 
Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, 
Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, and Richland Center
1139 AM CST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT CST TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10
  inches expected. Locally higher amounts of around 12 inches possible
  over west central into central Wisconsin. 

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest and west 
  central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight CST Tuesday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

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.

&&

$$

Wetenkamp
560 
WWUS43 KARX 112129
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
329 PM CST Mon Feb 11 2019

...Heavy Snow Tonight Through Tuesday, Significant Impacts To
Travel...

.Heavy snow will spread south to north across the area this
evening with travel conditions rapidly deteriorating. The snow is
expected to move into northeast Iowa between 6 PM and 8 PM, then
reach north-central Wisconsin between 11 PM and 1 AM. 

Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are expected overnight 
into Tuesday morning, with major disruptions to the Tuesday 
morning commute. With these snowfall rates, road conditions are 
expected to go from slippery to treacherous in a short amount of 
time. Plan now. Be prepared to delay, adjust or cancel travel.

Total snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches are expected across 
much of northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota, with 8 to 13 
inches expected across much of central and north-central 
Wisconsin. Blowing and drifting snow will cause travel problems 
across open and unsheltered areas Tuesday afternoon and evening.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ086>088-094>096-WIZ054-061-120530-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.190212T0000Z-190213T0300Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Crawford-
Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Dodge Center, 
Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, Prairie Du Chien, 
and Platteville
329 PM CST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph Tuesday
  afternon and evening.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Wisconsin, northeast Iowa and 
  southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Expect
  significantly reduced visibilities in falling or blowing snow.
  The hazardous conditions are going to impact the morning 
  commute.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ079-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053-055-120530-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.190212T0300Z-190213T0600Z/
Wabasha-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-
Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Richland-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, 
Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, 
Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, and Richland Center
329 PM CST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT CST TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 13
  inches expected, with the highest amounts across central and
  north central Wisconsin.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and western, southwest,
  central and north central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight CST Tuesday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Expect
  significantly reduced visibilities in falling or blowing snow.
  The hazardous conditions are going to impact the morning
  commute. 

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.

&&

$$
RRS/Wetenkamp
211 
WWUS43 KARX 120014
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
614 PM CST Mon Feb 11 2019

...Snow Moving In...Road Conditions Quickly Deteriorating...

.Snow is quickly spreading northward across the region, and will
reach the Interstate 90 corridor around 8 pm. Roads will quickly
become snow covered - going from slippery to hazardous within 1 to
2 hours of snow onset. Visibilities will also quickly drop to
around 1/2 mile shortly after the snow starts. Snow accumulations
of 1 to 2 inches possible for parts of northeast Iowa and
southwest Wisconsin through 8 pm. 

Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are expected overnight
into Tuesday morning, with major disruptions to the Tuesday
morning commute. Plan now. Be prepared to delay, adjust or cancel
travel.

Total snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches are expected across
much of northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota, with 8 to
12 inches (locally higher possible) for central and north- 
central Wisconsin. Blowing and drifting snow will cause travel 
problems across open and unsheltered areas Tuesday afternoon and 
evening.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ086>088-094>096-WIZ054-061-120815-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T0300Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Crawford-
Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Dodge Center, 
Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, Prairie Du Chien, 
and Platteville
614 PM CST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow with accumulations of 6 to 10 inches 
  expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph Tuesday afternon and 
  evening.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Wisconsin, northeast Iowa and 
  southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Expect 
  significantly reduced visibilities in falling or blowing snow. 
  The hazardous conditions are going to impact the morning 
  commute.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ079-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053-055-120815-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.190212T0300Z-190213T0600Z/
Wabasha-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-
Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Richland-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, 
Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, 
Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, and Richland Center
614 PM CST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow with accumulations of 8 to 13 inches expected.
  Highest amounts across central and north central Wisconsin.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and western, 
  southwest, central and north central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight CST Tuesday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Expect 
  significantly reduced visibilities in falling or blowing snow. 
  The hazardous conditions are going to impact the morning 
  commute.

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.

&&

$$

Rieck
006 
WWUS43 KARX 120220
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
820 PM CST Mon Feb 11 2019

...Snow Accumulating, Spreading North...Road Conditions Quickly 
Deteriorating...

.Snow continues to spread across the area (up to the I-90 
corridor, advancing northward). Roads are quickly becoming snow 
covered with the onset of the snow - going from slippery to 
hazardous within 1 to 2 hours. Visibilities are also dropping,
from near 2 miles when the snow starts, to 1/2 mile in the heavy
snow. Law enforcement in parts or northeast Iowa and southwest
Wisconsin have estimated about 1 to 2 inches of fresh snow has
already fallen. Along and south of 1-90 can expect 1 to 3 through
the rest of the evening - with more coming overnight.  

Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are expected overnight
into Tuesday morning, with major disruptions to the Tuesday
morning commute. Plan now. Be prepared to delay, adjust or cancel
travel.

Total snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches are expected across
much of northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota, with 8 to
12 inches (locally higher possible) for central and north-
central Wisconsin. Blowing and drifting snow will cause travel
problems across open and unsheltered areas Tuesday afternoon and
evening.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ086>088-094>096-WIZ054-061-121030-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T0300Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Crawford-
Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Dodge Center, 
Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, Prairie Du Chien, 
and Platteville
820 PM CST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow with accumulations of 6 to 10 inches 
  expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph Tuesday afternon and 
  evening.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Wisconsin, northeast Iowa and 
  southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Expect 
  significantly reduced visibilities in falling or blowing snow. 
  The hazardous conditions are going to impact the morning 
  commute.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ079-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053-055-121030-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.190212T0300Z-190213T0600Z/
Wabasha-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-
Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Richland-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, 
Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, 
Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, and Richland Center
820 PM CST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow with accumulations of 8 to 13 inches 
  expected. Highest amounts across central and north central 
  Wisconsin.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and western, 
  southwest, central and north central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight CST Tuesday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Expect 
  significantly reduced visibilities in falling or blowing snow. 
  The hazardous conditions are going to impact the morning 
  commute.

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.

&&

$$

Rieck
735 
WWUS43 KARX 120347
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
947 PM CST Mon Feb 11 2019

...Road Conditions Quickly Deteriorating...Snow Marching North... 

.Snow continues to spread across the area and should reach Highway
64 in north-central Wisconsin by midnight. Law enforcement
continues to indicate about 1 to 2 inches having already fallen 
across parts of northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. Snowfall 
rates around 1/2 per hour are common. An additional 1 to 2 inches 
of snow along and south of I-90 through midnight can be expected, 
with under 1 inch north of there. 

Roads quickly become slippery with the onset of the snow, and will
become hazardous to treacherous as the snow continues to pile up
overnight. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are expected
overnight into Tuesday morning, with major disruptions to the 
Tuesday morning commute. Plan now. Be prepared to delay, adjust or
cancel travel.

Total snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches are expected across
much of northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota, with 8 to
12 inches (locally higher possible) for central and north-
central Wisconsin. Blowing and drifting snow will cause travel
problems across open and unsheltered areas Tuesday afternoon and
evening.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ086>088-094>096-WIZ054-061-121200-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T0300Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Crawford-
Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Dodge Center, 
Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, Prairie Du Chien, 
and Platteville
947 PM CST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow with accumulations of 6 to 10 inches 
  expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph Tuesday afternon and 
  evening.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Wisconsin, northeast Iowa and 
  southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...through 9 PM CST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Expect 
  significantly reduced visibilities in falling or blowing snow. 
  The hazardous conditions are going to impact the morning 
  commute.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ079-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053-055-121200-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T0600Z/
Wabasha-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-
Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Richland-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, 
Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, 
Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, and Richland Center
947 PM CST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow with accumulations of 8 to 13 inches 
  expected. Highest amounts across central and north central 
  Wisconsin.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and western, 
  southwest, central and north central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...through midnight CST Tuesday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Expect 
  significantly reduced visibilities in falling or blowing snow. 
  The hazardous conditions are going to impact the morning 
  commute.

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.

&&

$$
099 
WWUS43 KARX 120853
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
253 AM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...Hazardous Travel This Morning With Heavy Snow...

Widespread moderate to heavy snowfall continues early this
morning with roads snow covered and slippery resulting in
difficult to dangerous travel. Snowfall rates of 1 to locally 2
inches per hour are expected at times this morning before the
heavier snow diminishes from the southwest during the afternoon hours
with visibility reduced to as low as one quarter mile at times. 
Additional accumulations will range from around 3 inches over 
parts of northeast Iowa to perhaps 10 or more inches over north 
central Wisconsin. 

Northwest winds will increase to 15 to 25 mph this afternoon and
evening, gusting to 35 mph. This will lead to blowing and 
drifting snow in open, unsheltered areas and significant
visibility reductions at times. Travel will remain hazardous into
the evening due to light falling snow and blowing and drifting 
snow. 

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ086>088-094>096-WIZ054-061-121700-
/O.EXT.KARX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T0600Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Crawford-
Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Dodge Center, 
Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, Prairie Du Chien, 
and Platteville
253 AM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph this afternoon and
  evening will lead to areas of blowing and drifting snow in open
  areas.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Wisconsin, north central and 
  northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Expect 
  significantly reduced visibilities in falling or blowing snow. 
  The hazardous conditions are going to impact the morning 
  commute.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ079-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053-055-121700-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T0600Z/
Wabasha-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-
Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Richland-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, 
Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, 
Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, and Richland Center
253 AM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 10
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will lead to some
  drifting or blowing snow in open areas this afternoon.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest and west 
  central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Expect 
  significantly reduced visibilities in falling or blowing snow. 
  The hazardous conditions are going to impact the morning 
  commute.

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.

&&

$$

JM
597 
WWUS43 KARX 121248
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
648 AM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...Snow Continues With Very Difficult Travel...

Moderate to heavy snow continues early this morning, especially 
from far southeast Minnesota through central and north central 
Wisconsin. Snowfall rates of around an inch per hour are expected 
within the heavier snow with visibility reduced to under one half 
mile at times. Snowfall accumulations of generally 4 to 8 inches 
have been reported so far with an additional 1 to 3 inches 
expected from far southwest Wisconsin through northeast Iowa and 
up to an additional 6 to 10 inches for areas northeast of 
Interstate 94. Travel will remain very hazardous with many snow 
covered and slippery roads.

Northwest winds will increase to 15 to 25 mph this afternoon and
evening, gusting to 35 mph. This will lead to blowing and
drifting snow in open, unsheltered areas and significant
visibility reductions at times. Light falling snow and blowing and
drifting snow will continue to lead to difficult travel into this
evening.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ086>088-094>096-WIZ054-061-122100-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T0600Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Crawford-
Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Dodge Center, 
Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, Prairie Du Chien, 
and Platteville
648 AM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph this afternoon and evening will
  lead to areas of blowing and drifting snow in open areas.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Wisconsin, north central and 
  northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Expect
  significantly reduced visibilities in falling or blowing snow.
  The hazardous conditions are going to impact the morning commute
  with possible impacts to the evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ079-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053-055-122100-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T0600Z/
Wabasha-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-
Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Richland-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, 
Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, 
Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, and Richland Center
648 AM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 9
  inches with locally higher amounts possible over north central 
  Wisconsin. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph this afternoon and 
  evening will lead to areas of blowing and drifting snow in open 
  areas.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest and west 
  central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Expect 
  significantly reduced visibilities in falling or blowing snow. 
  The hazardous conditions are going to impact the morning 
  commute with possible impacts to the evening commute.

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.

&&

$$
641 
WWUS43 KARX 121544
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
944 AM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...Snow Continues With Very Difficult Travel...

Moderate to heavy snow continues across much of the area, 
heaviest from southeast Minnesota to north central Wisconsin at
mid morning. Snowfall rates of around an inch per hour can be
expected within the heavier snow, with visibility reduced to 
under one-half mile at times through early afternoon. Additional 
snow accumulation through early evening will range from 2 to 5 
inches in many areas, with localized amounts nearing 6 inches or 
more across portions of west central and north central Wisconsin.
Snow intensity will gradually decrease through the afternoon
hours, with travel expected to remain quite hazardous through the
day as roads remain snow-covered and slippery.

In addition, northwest winds will increase to 15 to 25 mph this 
afternoon and evening, gusting to 35 mph. This will lead to 
blowing and drifting snow in open, unsheltered areas and 
significant visibility reductions at times. Light falling snow and
blowing and drifting snow will continue to lead to difficult 
travel into this evening.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ086>088-094>096-WIZ054-061-130000-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T0600Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Crawford-
Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Dodge Center, 
Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, Prairie Du Chien, 
and Platteville
944 AM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow continues, briefly heavy at times. Additional snow
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected. Winds gusting as high 
  as 35 mph this afternoon and evening will lead to areas of 
  blowing and drifting snow in open areas.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Wisconsin, northeast Iowa, and 
  southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Expect
  significantly reduced visibilities in falling or blowing snow.
  The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ079-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053-055-130000-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T0600Z/
Wabasha-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-
Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Richland-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, 
Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, 
Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, and Richland Center
944 AM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow continues, heavy at times. Additional snow
  accumulations of 2 to 5 inches expected, with locally higher
  amounts of 6 to 8 inches across north central Wisconsin. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph this afternoon and evening will lead 
  to areas of blowing and drifting snow in open areas.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, western, and
  southwest Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Expect
  significantly reduced visibilities in falling or blowing snow.
  The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

Lawrence
785 
WWUS43 KARX 121949
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
149 PM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...Periods of Snow and Hazardous Travel Continue...

Snow continues to fall across much of the area as of early
afternoon, with snowfall reports of 6 to 12 inches common 
throughout the region as of 130 PM. Roads continue to be snow-
covered and hazardous due to slippery conditions, with quite a few
accidents reported, including a few that have closed some 
roadways. In addition, some blowing and drifting snow was 
beginning to develop across southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa
as gusty northwest winds were increasing to 25 to 35 mph.

Into early evening, look for another 1 to 4 inches of snow 
accumulation across the area, highest near and north of Interstate
90 and generally east of the Mississippi River into western and 
central Wisconsin. Increasingly gusty northwest winds will also 
lead to additional blowing and drifting snow, particularly for 
open and unsheltered areas. Travel will remain hazardous,
including during the evening commute. Use caution if you must 
venture out.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ086>088-094>096-WIZ054-061-130600-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T0600Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Crawford-
Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Dodge Center, 
Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, Prairie Du Chien, 
and Platteville
149 PM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Periods of snow continue through early evening.
  Additional snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as
  high as 35 mph producing areas of blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Wisconsin, northeast Iowa, and 
  southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The
  hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ079-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053-055-130600-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T0600Z/
Wabasha-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-
Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Richland-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, 
Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, 
Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, and Richland Center
149 PM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Periods of snow continue through early evening.
  Additional snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as
  high as 35 mph late this afternoon and evening will produce 
  some blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest and west 
  central Wisconsin, and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

Lawrence
856 
WWUS43 KARX 122140
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
340 PM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...Periods of Snow and Hazardous Travel Continue...

Snow continues to fall across much of the area as of early
afternoon, with snowfall reports of 6 to 12 inches common
throughout the region as of 330 PM. Roads continue to be snow- 
covered and hazardous due to slippery conditions, with quite a few
accidents reported, including a few that have closed some 
roadways. In addition, some blowing and drifting snow is creating
very slippery travel as snow blows back over and freezes on
roadways.

Into early evening, look for another 1 to 3 inches of snow 
accumulation across the area, highest near and north of Interstate
90 and generally east of the Mississippi River into western and 
central Wisconsin. Increasingly gusty northwest winds will also 
create additional blowing and drifting snow, particularly for 
open and unsheltered areas. Travel will remain hazardous, 
including during the evening commute. Use caution if you must 
venture out.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ086>088-094>096-WIZ054-061-130600-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T0600Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Crawford-
Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Dodge Center, 
Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, Prairie Du Chien, 
and Platteville
340 PM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Periods of snow continue, winding down through early
  evening. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds
  gusting as high as 35 mph producing blowing and drifting snow
  and hazardous travel.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Wisconsin, north central and 
  northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of
  blowing and drifting snow could significantly reduce visibility
  and create icy roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ079-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053-055-130600-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T0600Z/
Wabasha-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-
Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Richland-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, 
Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, 
Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, and Richland Center
340 PM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Periods of snow continue, gradually winding down through
  early evening. Additional snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph creating areas of blowing and
  drifting snow.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest and west 
  central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of
  blowing and drifting snow could significantly reduce visibility
  and create icy roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

Lawrence
875 
WWUS43 KARX 130103
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
703 PM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...Hazardous Travel Conditions...

Travel conditions remain hazardous across the area this evening
from a combination of falling snow and blowing and drifting snow.
Recent reports from a southeast Minnesota sheriff's department
indicated numerous roads were being impacted by the drifting with
some reduced visibility from blowing snow. As a result, there were
several accidents or slide offs.

The falling snow will continue to taper off from west to east
through the evening with additional accumulations of 1.5 inches or
less. The higher totals will be over central Wisconsin. However,
the winds will remain strong enough to continue producing blowing
and drifting snow, especially over open, unsheltered areas and on
the higher terrain. 

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ086>088-094>096-WIZ054-061-130600-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T0600Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Crawford-
Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Dodge Center, 
Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, Prairie Du Chien, 
and Platteville
703 PM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch.
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph creating blowing and drifting
  snow.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Wisconsin, north central and 
  northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of 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.

&&

$$

MNZ079-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053-055-130600-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T0600Z/
Wabasha-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-
Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Richland-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, 
Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, 
Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, and Richland Center
703 PM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch.
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph creating blowing and drifting
  snow.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest and west 
  central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

&&

$$

04
188 
WWUS43 KARX 130116 CCA
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
716 PM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...Hazardous Travel Conditions...

.Travel conditions remain hazardous across the area this evening
from a combination of falling snow and blowing and drifting snow.
Recent reports from a southeast Minnesota sheriff's department
indicated numerous roads were being impacted by the drifting with
some reduced visibility from blowing snow. As a result, there were
several accidents or slide offs.

The falling snow will continue to taper off from west to east
through the evening with additional accumulations of 1.5 inches or
less. The higher totals will be over central Wisconsin. However,
the winds will remain strong enough to continue producing blowing
and drifting snow, especially over open, unsheltered areas and on
the higher terrain. 

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ086>088-094>096-WIZ054-061-130600-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T0600Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Crawford-
Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Dodge Center, 
Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, Prairie Du Chien, 
and Platteville
716 PM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch.
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph creating blowing and drifting
  snow.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Wisconsin, north central and 
  northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of 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.

&&

$$

MNZ079-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053-055-130600-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T0600Z/
Wabasha-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-
Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Richland-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, 
Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, 
Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, and Richland Center
716 PM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch.
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph creating blowing and drifting
  snow.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest and west 
  central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

&&

$$

04
533 
WWUS43 KARX 130411
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1011 PM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...Drifting Snow Remains A Problem...

.Travel conditions remain hazardous across the area from a 
combination of falling snow and blowing and drifting snow.
Numerous roads continue across the open, unsheltered areas of
southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa continue to be impacted by
drifting snow. Travel was not advised for some parts of the area.
The winds causing the drifting snow will diminish overnight which
will allow the drifting snow to end.

The falling snow was mainly across Wisconsin and will continue to
taper off from west to east. Additional accumulations should be
less than an inch. 

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ086>088-094>096-WIZ054-061-130600-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T0600Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Crawford-
Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Dodge Center, 
Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, Prairie Du Chien, 
and Platteville
1011 PM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of less than one
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph creating blowing and
  drifting snow.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Wisconsin, north central and 
  northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of 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.

&&

$$

MNZ079-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053-055-130600-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T0600Z/
Wabasha-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-
Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Richland-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, 
Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, 
Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, and Richland Center
1011 PM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of less than one
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph creating blowing and
  drifting snow.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest and west 
  central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

&&

$$

04
838 
WWUS43 KARX 130551
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1151 PM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...Snow And Drifting Snow To End Overnight...

.While some light snow continues to fall across western Wisconsin,
no significant accumulations are expected before the snow ends
overnight.

The winds producing the drifting snow over the open, unsheltered
areas of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa will diminish
overnight. As this occurs, the snow will stop drifting across area
roads. Until then, travel will remain difficult.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ086>088-094>096-WIZ054-061-130700-
/O.EXP.KARX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T0600Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Crawford-
Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Dodge Center, 
Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, Prairie Du Chien, 
and Platteville
1151 PM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

Conditions will improve overnight as the winds diminish. This will
allow the drifting snow to come to an end. Travel conditions will
remain difficult until crews can clear the roads.

$$

MNZ079-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053-055-130700-
/O.EXP.KARX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T0600Z/
Wabasha-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-
Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Richland-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, 
Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, 
Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, and Richland Center
1151 PM CST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

Conditions will improve overnight as the light snow comes to an
end. Little if any additional accumulation is expected. The winds
will diminish overnight as well allowing the drifting snow to come
to an end. Travel conditions will remain difficult until crews can
clear the roads.

$$

04

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 Feb 11, 3:30 AM CST, 0 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 11, 3:30 AM CST, 0 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
330 AM CST Mon Feb 11 2019

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Tuesday Night)
Issued at 330 AM CST Mon Feb 11 2019

Focus this morning is on the winter storm to impact the area late
today through Tuesday.

It's a quiet start to the day with stratus blanketing the area given
moisture trapped beneath relatively warm mid-levels. Benign weather
will continue through much of the daytime hours with seasonable
temps and cloudy skies.

However, water vapor imagery early this morning shows a few upper
troughs out heading across the Rockies. These will cross the plains
later today and interact, taking on an increasingly negative tilt
with time. Concurrently, a surface low will lift northeastward from
the southern plains today into the lower Great Lakes on Tuesday.
Ahead of the main wave, there is a chance for a bit of freezing
drizzle late today ahead of the stronger lift and moisture push.
However, there is some question whether the moist layer will be deep
enough for drizzle before the column rapidly saturates this evening
as the snow develops. It looks to be a very short window.

The heavier snow is expected to develop from the southwest this
evening, continuing into Tuesday morning. Snowfall rates of 1+ inch
per hour are possible within the heavier snow bands during this time
with increasing warm/moist advection and the approach of the upper
trough. Lighter snows/snow showers will persist on Tuesday afternoon
and evening as the surface low deepens across the eastern Great
Lakes and an inverted trough swings north and eastward. There is
still some variation among model solutions with QPF placement, but a
trend in both the high res guidance along with the global solutions
is suggesting the higher QPF/snow amounts from northeast IA through
central WI, with somewhat lower amounts across parts of southeast
MN. Overall, a general range of 6 to 10 inches still looks
reasonable with the lower amounts farther west and potential for
locally higher amounts over parts of WI (locally around a foot
possible). A strong pressure gradient is progged over the area by
Tuesday afternoon as high pressure noses eastward from the
northern plains. The NAM would indicate noticeably stronger gust
potential with its more intense surface low to the east compared
with the GFS and would support considerable blowing/drifting in
prone areas west of the Mississippi. That will be another aspect
of this system to keep an eye on. Converted the winter storm
watches to warnings for the entire, slightly delaying the timing.

.LONG TERM...(Wednesday through Sunday)
Issued at 330 AM CST Mon Feb 11 2019

High pressure briefly will spread across the region on Wednesday
with dry and seasonably cool conditions. Unfortunately, the active
weather pattern will continue with another Pacific trough forecast
to approach from the plains later Thursday into Friday. A surface
low is forecast to cut northeastward from the central plains towards
the Great Lakes in association with the trough during the Thu/Fri
time frame, although confidence in timing/track remains low at this
time. This system has the potential to bring additional snow to the
area, but it's far too early to determine the specifics. Quieter
weather is expected at least into the start of the weekend as high
pressure follows behind the departing low. Cooler air is also
expected heading into next weekend with below average temps.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Monday night)
Issued at 1050 PM CST Sun Feb 10 2019

Cigs: MVFR to IFR will persist tonight-Mon. With next winter storm
starting to push in later Mon, cigs expected to a drop a bit as it
moves in - leaning more LIFR/IFR late Monday night-Tue morning.

WX/vsby: MVFR vsbys lingering longer than first thought (BR). Sfc
obs show a mix of vfr/mvfr. Will hold with some mvfr for the
overnight hours, improving Mon morning. Pcpn will push in from the
south between 00-03z Tue (perhaps as freezing drizzle), with snow
overnight Monday through Tue morning. Significant accumulations are
expected - with the bulk done by 18z Tue. There is a
blowing/drifting risk for Tue/Tue night - moreso KRST. Additional
reductions to vsbys outside of the falling snow likely, perhaps more
MVFR with current forecast wind speeds (if they increase, IFR
likely).

Winds: generally light east tonight, picking up a bit for Mon but
holding east. Stronger winds are expected Tue into Tue night -
potential sustained near 20 kts for KRST.

&&

.ARX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...Winter Storm Warning from 6 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Tuesday
     for WIZ054-061.

     Winter Storm Warning from 9 PM this evening to midnight CST
     Tuesday night for WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053-055.

MN...Winter Storm Warning from 6 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Tuesday
     for MNZ086>088-094>096.

     Winter Storm Warning from 9 PM this evening to midnight CST
     Tuesday night for MNZ079.

IA...Winter Storm Warning from 6 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Tuesday
     for IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030.

&&

SHORT TERM...JM
LONG TERM...JM
AVIATION...Rieck
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 10, 8:50 PM CST, 6 hours 40 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
850 PM CST Sun Feb 10 2019

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ054-061-
120300-
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Crawford-Grant-
850 PM CST Sun Feb 10 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central into north central
Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

A winter storm watch is in effect from 3 PM Monday through 9 PM
Tuesday.

Snow accumulations of 6 to locally 10 inches are possible, with
the heavier amounts along and north of Interstate 90. Blowing or
drifting snow may occur Tuesday, especially across open areas of
northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. There will be travel
impacts - potentially significant. Plan now.

Additional snow is possible Thursday into Friday. It's too early
to determine potential amounts.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Snow or any icing reports are appreciated.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

A webinar is scheduled at Noon on Monday February 11.

WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053-055-120300-
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-Richland-
850 PM CST Sun Feb 10 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast Iowa
and southwest Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at times.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

A winter storm watch is in effect from 6 PM Monday through
midnight Tuesday.

Snow accumulations of 6 to locally 10 inches are possible, with
the heavier amounts along and north of Interstate 90. Blowing or
drifting snow may occur Tuesday afternoon, especially across
ridge tops and in open country areas. There will be travel
impacts - potentially significant. Plan now.

Additional snow is possible Thursday into Friday, although it is
too early to determine potential amounts.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Snow or any icing reports are appreciated.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

A webinar is scheduled at Noon on Monday, February 11.

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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.