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Winter Weather Advisory 7, NWS La Crosse, WI

February 20, 20216 counties in Minnesota; 8 counties in Iowa; 7 counties in Wisconsin

NWS La Crosse, WI issued this winter weather advisory at Feb 20, 2021, 2:09 PM CST for 6 counties in Minnesota; 8 counties in Iowa; 7 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Feb 21, 2021, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 16 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 20, 2021, 2:09 PM CST (20:09 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 21, 2021, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 21, 2021, 10:03 PM CST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS La Crosse, WI
All 21 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, Winona County, MN, Adams County, WI, Crawford County, WI, Grant County, WI, Juneau County, WI, Monroe County, WI, Richland County, WI, Vernon County, WI

The radar

The La Crosse radar (KARX), 50 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:08 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 221 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 12:00Z on 2021-02-20Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2021-02-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 66 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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Mixed-layer CAPE
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Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1092 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
66 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
141 m²/s²
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The text

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287 
WWUS43 KARX 202009
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
209 PM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

...Accumulating Snow and Slippery Travel Sunday...

.A winter system will spread snow into northeast Iowa Sunday
morning, with the heaviest snow falling during the afternoon 
before tapering off by early evening. Accumulations of 2 to 4 
inches are expected. Plan deteriorating travel conditions Sunday 
morning as roads become snow-covered and slippery.

IAZ008-018-019-029-030-210500-
/O.NEW.KARX.WW.Y.0007.210221T1200Z-210222T0000Z/
Mitchell-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Clayton-
Including the cities of Osage, Charles City, New Hampton, 
Oelwein, and Elkader
209 PM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Mitchell, Floyd, Chickasaw, Fayette and Clayton 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

LL
11 follow-up statements
123 
WWUS43 KARX 210018
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
618 PM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

...Accumulating Snow and Slippery Travel Sunday...

.A winter system will spread snow into northeast Iowa Sunday
morning, with the heaviest snow falling during the afternoon
before tapering off by early evening. Accumulations of 2 to
4 inches are expected. Plan deteriorating travel conditions
Sunday morning as roads become snow-covered and slippery.

IAZ008-018-019-029-030-211000-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0007.210221T1200Z-210222T0000Z/
Mitchell-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Clayton-
Including the cities of Osage, Charles City, New Hampton, 
Oelwein, and Elkader
618 PM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. 

* WHERE...Mitchell, Floyd, Chickasaw, Fayette and Clayton 
  Counties. 

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

LL/CZ
489 
WWUS43 KARX 210410
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1010 PM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

...Accumulating Snow and Slippery Travel Sunday...

.A winter system will spread snow into northeast Iowa Sunday
morning, with the heaviest snow falling during the afternoon
before tapering off during the early evening. Accumulations of 2 
to 4 inches are expected. Locally higher amounts possible. Plan 
deteriorating travel conditions Sunday morning as roads become 
snow-covered and slippery.

IAZ008-018-019-029-030-211215-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0007.210221T1200Z-210222T0000Z/
Mitchell-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Clayton-
Including the cities of Osage, Charles City, New Hampton, 
Oelwein, and Elkader
1010 PM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.
  Locally higher amounts possible. 

* WHERE...Mitchell, Floyd, Chickasaw, Fayette and Clayton 
  Counties. 

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

Zapotocny
913 
WWUS43 KARX 210859
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
259 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...Accumulating Snow and Slippery Travel Today...

.Accumulating snow will spread into southeast Minnesota and
northeast Iowa through the morning and into western Wisconsin by 
late morning and early afternoon. The snow will taper off late 
this afternoon and early evening from the west. Accumulations of 
2 to 4 inches are expected with a few localized higher amounts 
possible. Plan on slick travel conditions developing through the 
day as the snow spreads across the area. 

WIZ053>055-061-211700-
/O.EXB.KARX.WW.Y.0007.210221T1600Z-210222T0300Z/
Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, 
Richland Center, and Platteville
259 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Vernon, Crawford, Richland and Grant Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

IAZ009>011-MNZ094>096-211700-
/O.EXA.KARX.WW.Y.0007.210221T1200Z-210222T0000Z/
Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, Austin, Preston,
and Caledonia
259 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches
  with locally higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

IAZ008-018-019-029-030-211700-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0007.210221T1200Z-210222T0000Z/
Mitchell-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Clayton-
Including the cities of Osage, Charles City, New Hampton, 
Oelwein, and Elkader
259 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS
MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches
  with locally higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Chickasaw, Floyd, Mitchell, Clayton and Fayette 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$
654 
WWUS43 KARX 211249
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
649 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...Snow is Approaching...

.Snow was falling across western Iowa and moving this direction.
It will continue to spread into the area through the morning hours
and become most steady this afternoon. Accumulations of 2 to 4 
inches are expected with a few localized higher amounts possible.
The snow will taper off late this afternoon and early evening 
from the west.

Plan on slick travel conditions developing today as the snow moves
in.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ094>096-212100-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210222T0000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Austin, Preston, 
and Caledonia
649 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches with locally higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Chickasaw, Floyd, Mitchell, Clayton and Fayette 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Thru 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found at 511ia.org
and in Minnesota at 511mn.org.

&&

$$

WIZ053>055-061-212100-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0007.210221T1600Z-210222T0300Z/
Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, 
Richland Center, and Platteville
649 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Vernon, Crawford, Richland and Grant Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for Wisconsin can be found at 511wi.gov.

&&

$$

Shea
430 
WWUS43 KARX 211738
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1138 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...Snow Spreading Across Area...Travel Quickly Becoming Slick...

.Snow was spreading across parts of southeast Minnesota and
northeast Iowa at late morning, and will continue to reach east 
into Wisconsin through the afternoon. Much of the accumulating 
snows will have exited east by early evening. Accumulations of 2 
to 4 inches are expected with a few localized higher amounts 
possible. 

Plan on slick travel conditions developing as the snow moves in.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ094>096-220000-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210222T0000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Austin, Preston, 
and Caledonia
1138 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

WIZ053>055-061-220145-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210222T0300Z/
Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, 
Richland Center, and Platteville
1138 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Richland, Crawford, Vernon and Grant Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

Rieck
787 
WWUS43 KARX 211852
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1252 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...Snow Covered Roads, Slick Travel Quickly Developing...

.Snow through the afternoon, causing slick travel for most of the
area. The snow will quickly exit east by early to mid evening. 
Accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected with a few localized 
higher amounts possible.

Plan on slick travel conditions as the snow moves in.

MNZ086>088-220000-
/O.EXA.KARX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210222T0000Z/
Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-
Including the cities of Dodge Center, Rochester, and Winona
1252 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Dodge, Olmsted and Winona Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.


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.

&&

$$

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ094>096-220000-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210222T0000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Austin, Preston, 
and Caledonia
1252 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

WIZ053>055-061-220300-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210222T0300Z/
Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, 
Richland Center, and Platteville
1252 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Richland, Vernon, Crawford and Grant Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

Rieck
481 
WWUS43 KARX 212145
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
345 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...Snow Covered Roads, Poor Visibility This Afternoon...

.Snow continues through the afternoon, with snow covered roads 
and visibility under one half mile at times. Snow will quickly 
exit east by early to mid evening. Total accumulations of 2 to 4
inches are expected with localized higher amounts possible.

Plan on slippery travel conditions into the evening. 

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ086>088-094>096-220000-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210222T0000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Dodge Center, 
Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, and Caledonia
345 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

WIZ053>055-061-220300-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210222T0300Z/
Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, 
Richland Center, and Platteville
345 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to three 
  inches.

* WHERE...Richland, Vernon, Crawford and Grant Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

Lee
000 
WWUS43 KARX 212331
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
531 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...Snow Covered Roads, Poor Visibility Through Early This 
Evening...

.Snow continues through early this evening, with snow covered 
roads and visibility under one half mile at times. Snow will 
quickly exit east by early to mid evening. Total accumulations of 
2 to 4 inches are expected with localized higher amounts 
possible.

Plan on slippery travel conditions into the evening.

WIZ042>044-220300-
/O.EXA.KARX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210222T0300Z/
Monroe-Juneau-Adams-
Including the cities of Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, and Friendship
531 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect until 9 PM CST this
evening. 

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches with locally
  higher amounts possible. Visibilities one half a mile or less.

* WHERE...Richland, Vernon, Crawford and Grant Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ086>088-094>096-220200-
/O.EXT.KARX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210222T0200Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Dodge Center, 
Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, and Caledonia
531 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow ending. Additional accumulation up to an inch.
  Visibilities one half a mile or less.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

WIZ053>055-061-220300-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210222T0300Z/
Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, 
Richland Center, and Platteville
531 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to an inch. 
  Visibilities one half a mile or less.

* WHERE...Richland, Vernon, Crawford and Grant Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

Zapotocny
873 
WWUS43 KARX 220209
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
809 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...Snow Covered Roads, Poor Visibility Through Early This
Evening...

.Snow continues to decrease across the area, however some narrow
bands of snow could produce a local inch of additional
accumulation.

Plan on slippery travel conditions into the evening.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ086>088-094>096-220315-
/O.EXP.KARX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210222T0200Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Dodge Center, 
Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, and Caledonia
809 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Snow continues to decrease across the area, however a few spots
will continue to see some snow this evening. Continue to exercise
caution if traveling tonight.

$$

WIZ053>055-061-220315-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210222T0300Z/
Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, 
Richland Center, and Platteville
809 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to an inch. 
  Visibilities one half a mile or less. 

* WHERE...Richland, Vernon, Crawford and Grant Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

WIZ042>044-220315-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210222T0300Z/
Monroe-Juneau-Adams-
Including the cities of Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, and Friendship
809 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches with locally 
  higher amounts possible. Visibilities one half a mile or less. 

* WHERE...Richland, Vernon, Crawford and Grant Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

Zapotocny
306 
WWUS43 KARX 220258
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
858 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...Snow Covered Roads, Poor Visibility Through Early This
Evening...

.Snow continues to decrease across the area, however some narrow
bands of snow could produce a local inch of additional
accumulation.

Plan on slippery travel conditions into the evening.

WIZ054-055-061-220400-
/O.EXP.KARX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210222T0300Z/
Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, 
and Platteville
858 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

The snow continues to diminish, therefore the winter weather
advisory will be allowed to expire. However, continue to use 
caution if traveling tonight.

$$

WIZ042>044-053-220500-
/O.EXT.KARX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210222T0500Z/
Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-
Including the cities of Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, 
and Viroqua
858 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations around an inch or so
  under persistent snow bands. Visibilities one half a mile or 
  less.
 
* WHERE...Richland, Vernon, Crawford and Grant Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

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WWUS43 KARX 220403
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1003 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

WIZ042>044-053-220515-
/O.CAN.KARX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210222T0500Z/
Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-
Including the cities of Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, 
and Viroqua
1003 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has cancelled the
Winter Weather Advisory. 

The snow continues to diminish, therefore the winter weather
advisory has been cancelled. However some roads will remain snow 
covered and slippery overnight and Monday morning. Use caution if
traveling tonight.

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter weather advisory 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 weather advisory went out at Feb 20, 11:47 AM CST, 2 hours 22 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 20, 11:47 AM CST, 2 hours 22 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1147 AM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Sunday night)
Issued at 320 AM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

Main focus is on accumulating snow potential on Sunday.

It's a cold start to the day today with ideal radiational cooling
conditions as the surface ridge axis drifts overhead. Some patchy
fog is possible early today given the light winds/clear skies.
Otherwise, with the ridge axis sliding east today, low-level return
flow/warm advection will set up helping temps to recover into the
20s for most areas.

Attention quickly turns to a progressive Pacific trough which will
approach on Sunday with additional shortwave energy in the northern
stream flow approaching from the northern plains. There's good
agreement for a modest surface low to strengthen as it lifts from
eastern KS to southern Lake Michigan Sunday into Sunday evening.
Snow is expected to develop Sunday morning, spreading east into WI
through the afternoon before quickly exiting Sunday evening. The
bulk of the snow is expected to occur during the afternoon. Synoptic
forcing associated with the upper trough along with some low-level
warm advection and upper jet divergence will provide the bulk of the
lift with this system. PWATs/moisture transport aren't anomalous,
and we may have to contend with dry air struggling to saturate at
onset. All in all, not much support for a higher end snow event, but
widespread amounts of a few inches are likely. That said, a wild
card will be if a bit more phasing between the upper troughs occurs
and a pronounced fgen band can develop to enhance rates and amounts
for some areas. The 20.00Z HREF shows some low probabilities for 1
inch/hour rates Sunday afternoon across northeast IA and southwest
WI.

As for amounts...QPF/snowfall still varies between deterministic
models/ensemble systems. Generally still expect totals to be in the
1 to 4 inch range, lowest across north-central WI. The EPS/NBM
continue to be on the lower side with QPF with mean QPF in the 0.1
to 0.2 inch range and snow generally in the 1 to 3 inch range. The
20.00Z EPS has trended upward with a majority of its members for
QPF, adding to the overall forecast confidence. Meanwhile, the
GEFS/HREF show a bit higher QPF and favor more widespread 2 to 4
inch amounts. A few of the ensemble members along with the higher
resolution models indicate QPF up to 1/2 inch, in line with HREF
ensemble max snow totals in the 4 to 6 inch range. These higher
amounts could be realized if focused banding does develop, and
the HREF and the WPC superensemble would favor areas south of I-90
for this potential. However, NBM/WPC probabilities for >6 inches
are quite low with this system. That said, expect slippery travel
conditions to develop through the day on Sunday. Most likely, a
Winter Weather Advisory will be needed for parts of the area, but
will let day shift fine tune amounts and area.

.LONG TERM...(Monday through Friday)
Issued at 320 AM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

The long awaited warm-up will be in full swing through the first
half of the week as mild Pacific air spreads over the area with
generally quasi-zonal flow aloft. There remains strong agreement for
temps climbing into the mid 30s to mid 40s through the first half of
the week, with Tuesday looking to be the warmest day ahead of
shortwave/surface trough and favorable westerly low-level flow
for warming. Some low end precip chances are possible through the
first half of the week with a few shortwaves, but consistency is
poor among models. At this point will only include low chance
Tuesday night across northern WI. Somewhat cooler air is expected
for the end of the work week, but this will only bring highs back
to more seasonable levels.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Sunday afternoon)
Issued at 1147 AM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

MVFR to IFR ceilings are expected this evening and tonight, with IFR
to LIFR conditions and snow expected Sunday.

An area of MVFR clouds southwest of KRST have almost completely
eroded this morning, with mostly clear skies upstream. However,
there are hints that cumulus could develop later this afternoon,
though confidence was not high enough to include more than
scattered clouds at this time. This evening into tonight,
increasing moisture in southerly flow should allow stratus to
develop and become more widespread, with MVFR to IFR ceilings. As
low pressure approaches Sunday morning, snow will spread in from
west to east, impacting KRST by mid morning and KLSE by late
morning. MVFR to IFR and potentially LIFR visibilities are
expected, especially during the early afternoon just beyond the
TAF period.

&&

.ARX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
MN...None.
IA...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...JM
LONG TERM...JM
AVIATION...Lee
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 20, 3:45 AM CST, 10 hours 24 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
345 AM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

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Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
345 AM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Snowfall accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are expected Sunday into
Sunday evening with some impacts to travel likely.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

No action needed.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.