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Blizzard Warning 1, NWS La Crosse, WI
NWS La Crosse, WI issued this blizzard warning at Jan 18, 2020, 9:05 AM CST for 4 counties in Minnesota; 4 counties in Iowa. It was in force for 9 hr. 9 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
- Jan 18, 2020, 9:05 AM CST (15:05 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 18, 2020, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS La Crosse, WI
Counties Chickasaw County, IA, Floyd County, IA, Howard County, IA, Mitchell County, IA, Dodge County, MN, Fillmore County, MN, Mower County, MN, Olmsted County, MN
The radar
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 113 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:06 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 10:00 AM CST | SNOW 0.2 | 5 Sw Elba, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-OL-991 ELBA 4.7 SW. |
| Jan 18, 10:12 AM CST | SNOW 4.5 | Marble Rock, IA | |
| Jan 18, 10:16 AM CST | SNOW 3.8 | 3 Ssw Predmore, MN | |
| Jan 18, 10:49 AM CST | SNOW 4.5 | 1 Sw Rochester, MN | RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Jan 18, 10:50 AM CST | FREEZING RAIN 0.2 | Rochester Airport, MN | |
| Jan 18, 11:00 AM CST | SNOW 4 | Dexter, MN | ESTIMATED, WINDY CONDITIONS RESULTED IN DRIFTS. |
| Jan 18, 12:00 PM CST | SNOW 4.5 | Rochester International, MN | |
| Jan 18, 12:37 PM CST | SNOW 4.5 | 1 Sw Austin, MN | RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Jan 18, 1:00 PM CST | BLIZZARD | Rochester Airport, MN | BLIZZARD CONDITIONS BEGAN AROUND 10 AM AND CONTINUED THROUGH 5 PM PER OBSERVATIONS FROM KRST. ADDITIONAL REPORTS OF WHITEOUT CONDITIONS IN OPEN AREAS ACROSS OLMSTED COUNTY. |
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 12:00Z, 3.1 hours before the alert went out and 170 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
- 486 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 36 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 178 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 368 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
031 WWUS43 KARX 181505 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 905 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...Blizzard Conditions Developing for Portions of Southeast Minnesota and Northeast Iowa... Periods of light snow will continue into the afternoon, with little additional accumulation. Strong and gusty northwest winds will develop over the entire area by early afternoon, leading to blowing and drifting snow. Blizzard conditions are likely for the open and unsheltered areas of northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. If traveling, especially across southern Minnesota and northern Iowa, be prepared for dangerous whiteout conditions at times. In addition, rapidly falling temperatures will allow for any wet roads to freeze quickly this afternoon. IAZ008-009-018-019-MNZ086-087-094-095-190000- /O.UPG.KARX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KARX.BZ.W.0001.200118T1505Z-200119T0000Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Charles City, New Hampton, Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, and Preston 905 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Blizzard Warning, which is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening. The Winter Storm Warning is no longer in effect. * WHAT...Widespread blowing and drifting snow, with whiteout conditions at times. Periods of light snow continuing as well, with any additional accumulation less than one-half inch. Northwest winds gusting to 40 mph into late afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on dangerous travel conditions with significantly lowered visibility, particularly for open and unsheltered areas outside of towns. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero tonight could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling or blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel if at all possible. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ IAZ010-029-030-190000- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Winneshiek-Fayette-Clayton- Including the cities of Decorah, Oelwein, and Elkader 905 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Periods of light snow, with additional accumulation less than one-half inch. Northwest winds gusting to 40 mph this afternoon, resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow. Rapidly falling temperatures this afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous road conditions and areas of blowing snow with significantly reduced visibility. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero tonight could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ079-088-WIZ017-029-032>034-190000- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Wabasha-Winona-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson- Including the cities of Wabasha, Winona, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, and Black River Falls 905 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Periods of light snow, with additional accumulation less than 1 inch. Northwest winds gusting to 40 mph this afternoon, resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow. Rapidly falling temperatures this afternoon. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Trempealeau, Buffalo and Jackson Counties. In Minnesota, Winona and Wabasha Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous road conditions and areas of blowing snow with significantly reduced visibility. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero tonight could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ IAZ011-MNZ096-WIZ041>044-053>055-061-190000- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Allamakee-Houston-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford- Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Waukon, Caledonia, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville 905 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Periods of light snow, with additional accumulation less than 1 inch. Northwest winds gusting to 40 mph this afternoon, resulting in some blowing and drifting snow. Rapidly falling temperatures this afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Wisconsin, northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Lawrence
3 follow-up statements
070 WWUS43 KARX 181739 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1139 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...Whiteout Conditions at Times for Portions of Southeast Minnesota and Northeast Iowa... Strong and gusty northwest winds will continue to provide areas of blowing and drifting snow, with the worst conditions and lowest visibility reported across portions of southeast Minnesota and northeast where whiteouts are occurring. Periods of greatly reduced visibility can also be expected along the higher ridge tops either side of the Mississippi River through the afternoon, though widespread blizzard conditions are not likely. If traveling through the afternoon and early evening, especially over the ridge tops or across southern Minnesota and northern Iowa, be prepared that driving will be difficult to even dangerous at times with very low visibility. Additionally, be aware that rapidly falling temperatures will allow any earlier wet roads to refreeze quickly. IAZ008-009-018-019-MNZ086-087-094-095-190000- /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Charles City, New Hampton, Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, and Preston 1139 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Widespread blowing and drifting snow, with whiteout conditions at times, especially outside of cities and towns. Northwest winds gusting to 40 mph into late afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on dangerous travel conditions with significantly lowered visibility, particularly for open and unsheltered areas outside of towns. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero tonight could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling or blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel if at all possible. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ IAZ010-029-030-190000- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Winneshiek-Fayette-Clayton- Including the cities of Decorah, Oelwein, and Elkader 1139 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds gusting to 40 mph this afternoon, resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow. Periodic whiteout conditions could occur along ridge tops. Rapidly falling temperatures expected this afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous road conditions and areas of blowing snow with significantly reduced visibility. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero tonight could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ079-088-WIZ017-029-032>034-190000- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Wabasha-Winona-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson- Including the cities of Wabasha, Winona, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, and Black River Falls 1139 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds gusting to 40 mph this afternoon, resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow. Periodic whiteout conditions could occur along ridge tops. Rapidly falling temperatures expected this afternoon. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Trempealeau, Buffalo and Jackson Counties. In Minnesota, Winona and Wabasha Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous road conditions and areas of blowing snow with significantly reduced visibility. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero tonight could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ IAZ011-MNZ096-WIZ041>044-053>055-061-190000- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Allamakee-Houston-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford- Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Waukon, Caledonia, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville 1139 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds gusting to 40 mph this afternoon, resulting in some blowing and drifting snow. Rapidly falling temperatures this afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Wisconsin, northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility at times for open and unsheltered areas. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero tonight could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Lawrence
239 WWUS43 KARX 182018 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 218 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...Blizzard Conditions for Parts of Southeast Minnesota and Northeast Iowa with Cold Wind Chills Tonight... Whiteout conditions continue to be reported at times across open and unsheltered areas of northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota as northwest winds gust to near 40 mph. Elsewhere, areas of blowing and drifting snow will continue through late afternoon, with hazardous travel continuing in many areas. By this evening and tonight, wind chill readings will dip to 20 to 30 below zero, with gradual improvement expected through Sunday morning. IAZ008-009-018-019-MNZ086-087-094-095-190600- /O.NEW.KARX.WC.Y.0002.200119T0000Z-200119T1800Z/ /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Charles City, New Hampton, Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, and Preston 218 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Wind Chill Advisory, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. * WHAT...Widespread blowing and drifting snow through late afternoon, with whiteout conditions at times, especially outside of cities and towns. Northwest winds gusting to 40 mph into late afternoon. Wind chill readings tonight into Sunday morning of 25 to 30 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Blizzard Warning until 6 PM. Wind Chill Advisory from 6 PM through noon Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on dangerous travel conditions with significantly lowered visibility, particularly for open and unsheltered areas outside of towns. Wind chills of 25 to 30 below zero tonight could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling or blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel if at all possible. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ IAZ010-029-030-190600- /O.NEW.KARX.WC.Y.0002.200119T0000Z-200119T1800Z/ /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Winneshiek-Fayette-Clayton- Including the cities of Decorah, Oelwein, and Elkader 218 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Wind Chill Advisory, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. * WHAT...Northwest winds gusting to 40 mph this afternoon, resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow. Periodic whiteout conditions could occur along ridge tops. Wind chill readings of 20 to 30 below zero tonight into Sunday morning. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Winter Storm Warning until 6 PM. Wind Chill Advisory from 6 PM through noon Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous road conditions and areas of blowing snow with significantly reduced visibility. Cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero tonight could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ MNZ079-088-WIZ032-033-190600- /O.NEW.KARX.WC.Y.0002.200119T0000Z-200119T1800Z/ /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Wabasha-Winona-Buffalo-Trempealeau- Including the cities of Wabasha, Winona, Alma, Arcadia, and Whitehall 218 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Wind Chill Advisory, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. * WHAT...Northwest winds gusting to 40 mph this afternoon, resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow. Periodic whiteout conditions could occur along ridge tops. Wind chill readings of 20 to 25 below zero tonight into Sunday morning. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Trempealeau, Buffalo and Jackson Counties. In Minnesota, Winona and Wabasha Counties. * WHEN...Winter Storm Warning until 6 PM. Wind Chill Advisory from 6 PM through noon Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous road conditions and areas of blowing snow with significantly reduced visibility. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero tonight could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ WIZ017-029-034-190000- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Taylor-Clark-Jackson- Including the cities of Medford, Neillsville, and Black River Falls 218 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds gusting to 40 mph this afternoon, resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow. Periodic whiteout conditions could occur along ridge tops. Wind chill readings of 10 to 20 below zero tonight. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Trempealeau, Buffalo and Jackson Counties. In Minnesota, Winona and Wabasha Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous road conditions and areas of blowing snow with significantly reduced visibility. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero tonight could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ011-MNZ096-WIZ041-053>055-061-190600- /O.NEW.KARX.WC.Y.0002.200119T0000Z-200119T1800Z/ /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Allamakee-Houston-La Crosse-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Waukon, Caledonia, La Crosse, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville 218 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Wind Chill Advisory, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. * WHAT...Northwest winds gusting to 40 mph this afternoon, resulting in some blowing and drifting snow. Wind chill readings of 15 to 25 below zero tonight into Sunday morning. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Wisconsin, northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Winter Weather Advisory until 6 PM. Wind Chill Advisory from 6 PM through noon Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility at times for open and unsheltered areas. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero tonight could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ WIZ042>044-190000- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Monroe-Juneau-Adams- Including the cities of Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, and Friendship 218 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds gusting to 40 mph this afternoon, resulting in some blowing and drifting snow. Rapidly falling temperatures this afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Wisconsin, northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility at times for open and unsheltered areas. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero tonight could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Lawrence
481 WWUS43 KARX 182348 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 548 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...Winds Slowly Decreasing...Bitter Cold Wind Chills Tonight... Winds will remains strong and gusty through the evening, but they are on a slow decrease. Impacts on visibility from blowing snow have started to lessen as a result. With conditions expected to continue to slowly improve through the rest of the night, the warnings and advisories will be allowed to expire. Evening travelers should still be alert for some pockets of lowered visibilities and drifting snows across roads, mostly in open and unsheltered areas. Take it slow. While the blowing and drifting impacts from the wind are on a downward trend, the winds coupled with falling temperatures will result in wind chills from 20 to 30 below. If venturing into the cold, limit your exposure and bundle up. Don't forget to protect your pets from the bitter cold too! IAZ008-009-018-019-MNZ086-087-094-095-190800- /O.EXP.KARX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ /O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0002.200119T0000Z-200119T1800Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Charles City, New Hampton, Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, and Preston 548 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ IAZ010-029-030-190800- /O.EXP.KARX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ /O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0002.200119T0000Z-200119T1800Z/ Winneshiek-Fayette-Clayton- Including the cities of Decorah, Oelwein, and Elkader 548 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero. * WHERE...Winneshiek, Clayton and Fayette Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MNZ079-088-WIZ032-033-190800- /O.EXP.KARX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ /O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0002.200119T0000Z-200119T1800Z/ Wabasha-Winona-Buffalo-Trempealeau- Including the cities of Wabasha, Winona, Alma, Arcadia, and Whitehall 548 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Trempealeau and Buffalo Counties. In Minnesota, Winona and Wabasha Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ WIZ017-029-034-190100- /O.EXP.KARX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Taylor-Clark-Jackson- Including the cities of Medford, Neillsville, and Black River Falls 548 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... Impacts from snow and wind are diminishing across the area, and will continue to do so for the rest of the night. The winter storm warning will be allowed to expire as a result. $$ IAZ011-MNZ096-WIZ041-053>055-061-190800- /O.EXP.KARX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ /O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0002.200119T0000Z-200119T1800Z/ Allamakee-Houston-La Crosse-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Waukon, Caledonia, La Crosse, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville 548 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Wisconsin, northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ WIZ042>044-190100- /O.EXP.KARX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-200119T0000Z/ Monroe-Juneau-Adams- Including the cities of Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, and Friendship 548 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... Impacts from snow and wind are diminishing across the area, and will continue to do so for the rest of the night. The winter weather advisory will be allowed to expire as a result. $$ Rieck
The office that day
Everything else NWS La Crosse, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2:18 PM CST | Wind Chill Advisory | ARX | Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and 1 more | 22 hr |
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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.