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Winter Storm Warning 5, NWS La Crosse, WI
NWS La Crosse, WI issued this winter storm warning at Dec 5, 2021, 12:07 PM CST for Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was in force for 14 hr. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 5, 2021, 12:07 PM CST (18:07 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 6, 2021, 2:33 AM CST
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS La Crosse, WI
County Taylor County, WI
The radar
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 164 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:07 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 1:33 PM CST | SNOW 4 | 1 Wsw Medford, WI | |
| Dec 5, 2:51 PM CST | SNOW 5.5 | 4 E Perkinstown, WI | |
| Dec 5, 2:56 PM CST | SNOW 5 | Jump River, WI |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 12:00Z, 6.1 hours before the alert went out and 206 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
- 534 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 74 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 96 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 558 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
556 WWUS43 KARX 051807 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1207 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021 ...Snow Continues Across Northcentral Wisconsin... .Early afternoon, radar showed snow continuing to fall across northern Wisconsin. Around 4 inches of snow had fallen near and north of Highway 29 as of 11 am. Snow is expected to continue into mid afternoon, heavy at times, with reduced visibilities. If traveling, expected snow covered and slippery roads. WIZ017-060215- /O.UPG.KARX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211206T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KARX.WS.W.0005.211205T1807Z-211206T1500Z/ Taylor- Including the city of Medford 1207 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow, with occasional freezing drizzle later today. Storm total snow amounts of 5 to 8 inches and very minor ice accumulations. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph tonight into Monday, causing patchy blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Taylor County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing and drifting snow could impact travel. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, check 511ia.org in Iowa, 511mn.org in Minnesota, and 511wi.gov in Wisconsin. A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. && $$
4 follow-up statements
553 WWUS43 KARX 051825 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1225 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021 ...Snow North and Freezing Drizzle South in Mainly Wisconsin... .Early afternoon, radar showed snow continuing to fall across northern Wisconsin. Around 4 inches of snow had fallen near and north of Highway 29 as of 11 am. Snow is expected to continue into mid afternoon, heavy at times, with reduced visibilities. If traveling, expected snow covered and slippery roads. Drizzle and freezing drizzle has developed rapidly and become widespread along and south of I-94. Some areas remain at or below freezing, thus light icing may occur. Be cautious today if traveling in Wisconsin. WIZ017-060230- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211206T1500Z/ Taylor- Including the city of Medford 1225 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow, with occasional freezing drizzle later today. Storm total snow amounts of 5 to 8 inches and very minor ice accumulations. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph tonight into Monday, causing patchy blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Taylor County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing and drifting snow could impact travel. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, check 511ia.org in Iowa, 511mn.org in Minnesota, and 511wi.gov in Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ029-060230- /O.NEW.KARX.WW.Y.0012.211205T1825Z-211206T0300Z/ Clark- Including the city of Neillsville 1225 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Snow accumulation of 1-3" and areas of freezing drizzle with a light ice glaze. * WHERE...Clark County. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, check 511ia.org in Iowa, 511mn.org in Minnesota, and 511wi.gov in Wisconsin. && $$ IAZ011-MNZ096-WIZ034-041>044-053>055-060230- /O.NEW.KARX.WW.Y.0012.211205T1825Z-211206T0300Z/ Allamakee-Houston-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon- Crawford-Richland- Including the cities of Waukon, Caledonia, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, and Richland Center 1225 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Freezing drizzle. Light ice glaze on untreated surfaces. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Wisconsin, northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery sidewalks and roads if untreated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, check 511ia.org in Iowa, 511mn.org in Minnesota, and 511wi.gov in Wisconsin. && $$ Baumgardt
397 WWUS43 KARX 052145 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 345 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021 ...Freezing drizzle threat has ended for southwest Wisconsin... .Precipitation across the area is diminishing and becoming lighter with little additional accumulation expected. Winds are expected to increase later this evening resulting in blowing and drifting snow where snow has fallen. IAZ011-MNZ096-WIZ041-053>055-052245- /O.CAN.KARX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-211206T0300Z/ Allamakee-Houston-La Crosse-Vernon-Crawford-Richland- Including the cities of Waukon, Caledonia, La Crosse, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, and Richland Center 345 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat for widespread freezing drizzle has ended. $$ WIZ017-060545- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211206T1500Z/ Taylor- Including the city of Medford 345 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow diminishing. Patchy freezing drizzle tonight. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph tonight into Monday, causing patchy blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Taylor County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing and drifting snow could impact travel. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, check 511ia.org in Iowa, 511mn.org in Minnesota, and 511wi.gov in Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ029-060300- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-211206T0300Z/ Clark- Including the city of Neillsville 345 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow diminishing. Patchy freezing drizzle tonight. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph tonight into Monday, causing patchy blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Clark County. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, check 511ia.org in Iowa, 511mn.org in Minnesota, and 511wi.gov in Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ034-042>044-060300- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-211206T0300Z/ Jackson-Monroe-Juneau-Adams- Including the cities of Black River Falls, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, and Friendship 345 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Patchy freezing drizzle and snow. Light ice glaze on untreated surfaces. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Wisconsin, northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery sidewalks and roads if untreated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, check 511ia.org in Iowa, 511mn.org in Minnesota, and 511wi.gov in Wisconsin. && $$
814 WWUS43 KARX 060252 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 852 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021 ...Winds Will Increase Overnight... .The precipitation has ended across the area this evening. Winds are expected to increase overnight resulting in blowing and drifting snow where snow fell. WIZ029-060400- /O.EXP.KARX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-211206T0300Z/ Clark- Including the city of Neillsville 852 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... The precipitation across the area has ended. Winds will increase overnight and will likely produce some drifting snow. $$ WIZ034-042>044-060400- /O.EXP.KARX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-211206T0300Z/ Jackson-Monroe-Juneau-Adams- Including the cities of Black River Falls, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, and Friendship 852 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... The precipitation across the area has ended. The winds will increase overnight with gusts up to 45 mph possible. $$ WIZ017-061100- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211206T1500Z/ Taylor- Including the city of Medford 852 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Patchy blowing and drifting snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Taylor County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing and drifting snow could impact travel. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, check 511ia.org in Iowa, 511mn.org in Minnesota, and 511wi.gov in Wisconsin. && $$ 04
216 WWUS43 KARX 060833 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 233 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021 WIZ017-060945- /O.CAN.KARX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211206T1500Z/ Taylor- Including the city of Medford 233 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The threat for heavy snow has ended. Strong and gusty winds will still blow and drift some of the fallen snow, but widespread hazardous conditions are not expected. $$ Rieck
The office that day
Everything else NWS La Crosse, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 3:03 AM CST | Wind Advisory | ARX | Adams, Buffalo, Clark, Crawford, Grant, Jackson and 7 more | 30 hr |
| Dec 5, 12:25 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | ARX | Adams, Clark, Crawford, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse and 3 more | 9 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.