Alert archive / Minnesota / Blizzard Warnings in 2022
Blizzard Warning 1, NWS La Crosse, WI
NWS La Crosse, WI issued this blizzard warning at Jan 4, 2022, 2:50 PM CST for 4 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Jan 4, 2022, 9:00 PM CST. It was in force for 11 hr. 12 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 4, 2022, 2:50 PM CST (20:50 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 4, 2022, 9:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Jan 5, 2022, 8:22 AM CST
- In force
- 11 hr
- Issued by
- NWS La Crosse, WI
Counties Dodge County, MN, Fillmore County, MN, Mower County, MN, Olmsted County, MN
The radar
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 107 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:53 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 5, 5:30 AM CST | SNOW 0.5 | 3 Ese Douglas, MN | REPORT FROM KTTC. |
| Jan 5, 5:30 AM CST | SNOW 0.5 | Grand Meadow, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION GMDM5 GRAND MEADOW. |
| Jan 5, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 0.1 | Hayfield, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-DD-14 HAYFIELD 0.3 SSE. |
| Jan 5, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 0.2 | 3 Nnw Rochester, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-OL-32 2 NNW ROCHESTER. |
| Jan 5, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 1 | 3 Ne Rochester, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-OL-18 2 NE ROCHESTER. |
| Jan 5, 6:45 AM CST | SNOW 0.5 | Mabel, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION MABM5 MABEL. |
| Jan 5, 6:52 AM CST | SNOW 0.1 | 2 Wsw Mapleview, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-MW-8 AUSTIN 2.4 W. |
| Jan 5, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 0.2 | 5 Ese Douglas, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-OL-30 ROCHESTER 4.7 N. |
| Jan 5, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 0.4 | 2 N Viola, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION EGNM5 ELGIN 2SSW. |
| Jan 5, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 0.4 | 5 N Stewartville, MN | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION RSRM5 ROCHESTER AP 2NE. |
| Jan 5, 7:43 AM CST | SNOW 0.4 | 2 Ne Rochester Ap, MN | |
| Jan 5, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 0.3 | 2 Ene Austin, MN | COCORAHS STATION MN-MW-3 AUSTIN 1.9 ENE. |
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, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 141 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
- 1104 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 47 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 166 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 268 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
117 WWUS43 KARX 042050 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 250 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...Significant Wind, Blowing Snow, and Whiteout Impacts Expected Tonight into Wednesday... .A winter storm is on track to bring accumulating snow and strong winds to the region beginning late this evening and persisting through Wednesday morning before conditions slowly improve into the afternoon. Winds will gust to 45 mph across much of the area from late tonight through Wednesday morning, with some higher gusts to 50 mph at times west of the Mississippi River. Combined with falling snow, these strong winds will lead to significant reductions in visibility with whiteout conditions at times, especially in rural, open areas. Wind-prone areas of southeast Minnesota will be especially susceptible to prolonged poor visibility and strong winds, which led to a Blizzard Warning upgrade for that area. Accumulating snow will be highest north of I-94 where 3 to 6 inches is generally expected, though winds will be a bit lighter over north-central WI. Generally 1 to 3" expected between I-90 and I-94 with an inch or less south of I-90. There will be travel impacts, including the Wednesday morning commute. Plan now and be prepared to adjust travel if conditions warrant it. Isolated power outages will be possible. MNZ086-087-094-095-050600- /O.NEW.KARX.BZ.W.0001.220105T0300Z-220105T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KARX.WW.Y.0002.220105T1800Z-220106T0000Z/ Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore- Including the cities of Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, and Preston 250 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST WEDNESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected with winds gusting as high as 50 mph and whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. * WHERE...Dodge, Olmsted, Mower and Fillmore Counties. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Wednesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from noon to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, slow down and use extra caution. Have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions, check 511ia.org in Iowa, 511mn.org in Minnesota, and 511wi.gov in Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ017-029-050600- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.220105T0300Z-220106T0000Z/ Taylor-Clark- Including the cities of Medford and Neillsville 250 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow with total accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause blowing snow and near whiteout conditions at times in open areas. * WHERE...Taylor and Clark Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, check 511ia.org in Iowa, 511mn.org in Minnesota, and 511wi.gov in Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ032>034-042>044-050600- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.220105T0300Z-220106T0000Z/ Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-Monroe-Juneau-Adams- Including the cities of Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, and Friendship 250 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow with total accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause blowing snow and whiteout conditions at times in open areas. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. 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. && $$ IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-088-096-WIZ041-053>055-061- 050600- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.220105T0300Z-220106T0000Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette- Clayton-Wabasha-Winona-Houston-La Crosse-Vernon-Crawford-Richland- Grant- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, Winona, Caledonia, La Crosse, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville 250 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow with total accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause blowing snow and whiteout conditions at times in open areas. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Wisconsin, north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, check 511ia.org in Iowa, 511mn.org in Minnesota, and 511wi.gov in Wisconsin. && $$ Kurz
4 follow-up statements
385 WWUS43 KARX 050011 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 611 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...Significant Wind, Blowing Snow, and Whiteout Impacts Expected Tonight into Wednesday... .A winter storm brings accumulating snow and strong winds to the region starting between 9 pm and 3 am and persisting through Wednesday morning before conditions slowly improve in the afternoon. Winds will gust to 45 mph across much of the area from late tonight through Wednesday morning, with some higher gusts to 50 mph at times west of the Mississippi River. Combined with falling snow, these strong winds will lead to significant reductions in visibility with periodic whiteout conditions, especially in rural, open areas. Wind-prone areas of southeast Minnesota will be especially susceptible to prolonged poor visibility and strong winds where a Blizzard Warning is in effect. Accumulating snow will be highest north of I-94 where 3 to 7 inches is expected, though winds will be a bit lighter over north-central WI. Generally 1 to 3" expected between I-90 and I-94 with an inch or less south of I-90. There will be travel impacts, including the Wednesday morning commute. Plan now and be prepared to adjust travel if conditions warrant it. Isolated power outages will be possible. MNZ086-087-094-095-050815- /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0001.220105T0300Z-220105T1800Z/ /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.220105T1800Z-220106T0000Z/ Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore- Including the cities of Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, and Preston 611 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST WEDNESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected with winds gusting as high as 50 mph and whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. * WHERE...Dodge, Olmsted, Mower and Fillmore Counties. * WHEN...Conditions steadily deteriorate between 9pm and 3am, with the worst conditions expected from 3 am to 9 am Wednesday morning. Visibilities steadily improve through the day as the snow shifts out of the region. Strong winds look to persist for the bulk of the day. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, slow down and use extra caution. Have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions, check 511ia.org in Iowa, 511mn.org in Minnesota, and 511wi.gov in Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ017-029-050815- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.220105T0300Z-220106T0000Z/ Taylor-Clark- Including the cities of Medford and Neillsville 611 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow with total accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause blowing snow and near whiteout conditions at times in open areas. * WHERE...Taylor and Clark Counties. * WHEN...Conditions steadily deteriorate between 9pm and midnight, with the worst conditions expected from midnight to noon Wednesday. Snow lightens in the afternoon but should linger through the remainder of the day. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, check 511ia.org in Iowa, 511mn.org in Minnesota, and 511wi.gov in Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ032>034-042>044-050815- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.220105T0300Z-220106T0000Z/ Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-Monroe-Juneau-Adams- Including the cities of Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, and Friendship 611 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow with total accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause blowing snow and whiteout conditions at times in open areas. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Conditions steadily deteriorate from west to east between 9pm and 3am, with the worst conditions expected from 3am to noon Wednesday. Snow lightens in the afternoon but should linger through the remainder of the day. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. 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. && $$ IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-088-096-WIZ041-053>055-061- 050815- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.220105T0300Z-220106T0000Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette- Clayton-Wabasha-Winona-Houston-La Crosse-Vernon-Crawford-Richland- Grant- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, Winona, Caledonia, La Crosse, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville 611 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow with total accumulations of less than an inch in northeast Iowa and around 1 to 2 inches along the I-90 corridor. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause blowing snow and whiteout conditions at times in open areas. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Wisconsin, north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Conditions steadily deteriorate from west to east between 9pm and 3am, with the worst conditions expected from 3am to 9am Wednesday. Snow lightens and ends from southwest to northeast through the late morning and afternoon, but strong winds will remain through the day. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, check 511ia.org in Iowa, 511mn.org in Minnesota, and 511wi.gov in Wisconsin. && $$ KDS
560 WWUS43 KARX 050335 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 935 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...Significant Wind, Blowing Snow, and Whiteout Impacts Expected Tonight into Wednesday... .A winter storm brings accumulating snow and strong winds to the region tonight and persists through Wednesday morning before conditions slowly improve in the afternoon. Winds will gust to 45 mph across much of the area from late tonight through Wednesday morning, with some higher gusts to 50 mph at times west of the Mississippi River. Combined with falling snow, these strong winds will lead to significant reductions in visibility with periodic whiteout conditions, especially in rural, open areas. Wind-prone areas of southeast Minnesota will be especially susceptible to prolonged poor visibility and strong winds where a Blizzard Warning is in effect. Accumulating snow will be highest north of I-94 where 3 to 7 inches is expected, though winds will be a bit lighter over north-central WI. Generally 1 to 3" expected between I- 90 and I-94 with an inch or less south of I-90. There will be travel impacts, including the Wednesday morning commute. Plan now and be prepared to adjust travel if conditions warrant it. Isolated power outages will be possible. MNZ086-087-094-095-051145- /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220105T1800Z/ /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.220105T1800Z-220106T0000Z/ Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore- Including the cities of Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, and Preston 935 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST WEDNESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected with winds gusting as high as 50 mph and whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. * WHERE...Dodge, Olmsted, Mower and Fillmore Counties. * WHEN...Conditions steadily deteriorate before 3am, with the worst conditions expected from 3 am to 9 am Wednesday morning. Visibilities steadily improve through the day as the snow shifts out of the region. Strong winds look to persist for the bulk of the day. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, slow down and use extra caution. Have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions, check 511ia.org in Iowa, 511mn.org in Minnesota, and 511wi.gov in Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ017-029-051145- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220106T0000Z/ Taylor-Clark- Including the cities of Medford and Neillsville 935 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow with total accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause blowing snow and near whiteout conditions at times in open areas. * WHERE...Taylor and Clark Counties. * WHEN...Conditions steadily deteriorate before midnight, with the worst conditions expected from midnight to noon Wednesday. Snow lightens in the afternoon but should linger through the remainder of the day. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, check 511ia.org in Iowa, 511mn.org in Minnesota, and 511wi.gov in Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ032>034-042>044-051145- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220106T0000Z/ Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-Monroe-Juneau-Adams- Including the cities of Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, and Friendship 935 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow with total accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause blowing snow and whiteout conditions at times in open areas. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Conditions steadily deteriorate from west to east before 3am, with the worst conditions expected from 3am to noon Wednesday. Snow lightens in the afternoon but should linger through the remainder of the day. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. 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. && $$ IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-088-096-WIZ041-053>055-061- 051145- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220106T0000Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette- Clayton-Wabasha-Winona-Houston-La Crosse-Vernon-Crawford-Richland- Grant- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, Winona, Caledonia, La Crosse, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville 935 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow with total accumulations of less than an inch in northeast Iowa and around 1 to 2 inches along the I-90 corridor. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause blowing snow and whiteout conditions at times in open areas. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Wisconsin, north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Conditions steadily deteriorate from west to east before 3am, with the worst conditions expected from 3am to 9am Wednesday. Snow lightens and ends from southwest to northeast through the late morning and afternoon, but strong winds will remain through the day. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, check 511ia.org in Iowa, 511mn.org in Minnesota, and 511wi.gov in Wisconsin. && $$ KDS
689 WWUS43 KARX 050934 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 334 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...Significant Wind, Blowing Snow, and Whiteout Impacts Expected Tonight into Wednesday... .A winter storm will bring accumulating snow and strong winds to the region through Wednesday. Winds will gust to 30 to 50 mph with the strongest wind gusts 40 to 50 mph west of I94. Combined with falling snow, these strong winds will lead to significant reductions in visibility with periodic whiteout conditions, especially in rural, open areas. Wind-prone areas of southeast Minnesota will be especially susceptible to prolonged poor visibility and strong winds where a Blizzard Warning is in effect. Accumulating snow will be highest north of I-94 where 3 to 6 inches is expected. The winds north of I-94 will gust 30 to 40 mph...increasing through the morning and continuing into the afternoon. Generally 1 to 3" expected between I-90 and I-94 with an inch or less south of I-90. There will be travel impacts, including the morning commute. Plan now and check road conditions and the latest forecast before heading out. Be prepared to adjust travel if conditions warrant it. Isolated power outages will be possible. MNZ086-087-094-095-051745- /O.NEW.KARX.WC.Y.0001.220106T0300Z-220106T2100Z/ /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220105T1800Z/ /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.220105T1800Z-220106T0000Z/ Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore- Including the cities of Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, and Preston 334 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch and total snow accumulations of an inch or two. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. * WHERE...Dodge, Olmsted, Mower and Fillmore Counties. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until noon CST today. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from noon today to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The dangerous conditions will impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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. && $$ IAZ008>010-018-019-029-MNZ088-051745- /O.NEW.KARX.WC.Y.0001.220106T0300Z-220106T2100Z/ /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220106T0000Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Winona- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, and Winona 334 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of an inch with total snow accumulations less than an inch in northeast Iowa and an inch or two along the I90 corridor. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest road conditions, check 511ia.org in Iowa, 511mn.org in Minnesota, and 511wi.gov in Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ017-029-051745- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220106T0000Z/ Taylor-Clark- Including the cities of Medford and Neillsville 334 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches with snow totals of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Taylor and Clark Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 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. && $$ WIZ032>034-042>044-051745- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220106T0000Z/ Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-Monroe-Juneau-Adams- Including the cities of Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, and Friendship 334 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, check 511ia.org in Iowa, 511mn.org in Minnesota, and 511wi.gov in Wisconsin. && $$ IAZ011-030-MNZ079-096-WIZ041-053>055-061-051745- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220106T0000Z/ Allamakee-Clayton-Wabasha-Houston-La Crosse-Vernon-Crawford- Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Waukon, Elkader, Wabasha, Caledonia, La Crosse, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville 334 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Wisconsin, northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. && $$ Zapotocny
629 WWUS43 KARX 051422 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 822 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...Significant Wind, Blowing Snow, and Some Whiteouts Expected Today... .A winter storm will bring accumulating snow and strong winds to the region today. Winds will gust to 30 to 50 mph with the strongest wind gusts 40 to 50 mph west of the Mississippi River this morning. Combined with falling snow, these strong winds will lead to reductions in visibility with some whiteout conditions, especially in rural, open areas. Accumulating snow will be highest north of I-94 where a total of 3 to 6 inches is expected. Generally 1 to 3 inches expected between I-90 and I-94 with an inch or less south of I-90. There will be travel impacts, including the morning commute. Plan now and check road conditions and the latest forecast before heading out. Be prepared to adjust travel if conditions warrant it. Isolated power outages will be possible. MNZ086-087-094-095-052230- /O.CAN.KARX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220105T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KARX.WW.Y.0002.220105T1422Z-220106T0000Z/ /O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0001.220106T0300Z-220106T2100Z/ Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore- Including the cities of Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, and Preston 822 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to a half inch. Total snow accumulations around an inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. * WHERE...Dodge, Olmsted, Mower and Fillmore Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills tonight could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest road conditions, check 511ia.org in Iowa, 511mn.org in Minnesota, and 511wi.gov in Wisconsin. && $$ IAZ008>010-018-019-029-MNZ088-052230- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220106T0000Z/ /O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0001.220106T0300Z-220106T2100Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Winona- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, and Winona 822 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to a half inch. Total snow accumulations of around 1 inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills tonight could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest road conditions, check 511ia.org in Iowa, 511mn.org in Minnesota, and 511wi.gov in Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ017-029-052230- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220106T0000Z/ Taylor-Clark- Including the cities of Medford and Neillsville 822 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Taylor and Clark Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, check 511ia.org in Iowa, 511mn.org in Minnesota, and 511wi.gov in Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ032>034-042>044-052230- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220106T0000Z/ Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-Monroe-Juneau-Adams- Including the cities of Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, and Friendship 822 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening 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. && $$ IAZ011-030-MNZ079-096-WIZ041-053>055-061-052230- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220106T0000Z/ Allamakee-Clayton-Wabasha-Houston-La Crosse-Vernon-Crawford- Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Waukon, Elkader, Wabasha, Caledonia, La Crosse, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville 822 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Total snow accumulations around 1 inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Wisconsin, northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, check 511ia.org in Iowa, 511mn.org in Minnesota, and 511wi.gov in Wisconsin. && $$ Boyne
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this blizzard 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 blizzard warning went out at Jan 4, 2:33 PM CST, 17 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 4, 2:33 PM CST, 17 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
233 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022
.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Wednesday)
Issued at 232 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022
A deepening low pressure system will move east out of eastern South
Dakota late this afternoon east northeast into northern Lake
Michigan by sunrise Wednesday and across northern Lower Michigan and
southern Ontario during the day Wednesday. Soundings show a deep
dendritic growth zone (up to 200 mb at times) late tonight. However,
with the strong winds near the surface, there are some questions on
how many of these dendrites will reach the ground. This will likely
impact the snow to liquid ratios some. As a result, we will likely
start out as snow to liquid ratios in the 10-15 to 1 range and then
increase this to 15-20 to 1 range for late tonight and Wednesday.
This results in snow totals up to 1 inch across northeast Iowa and
southwest Wisconsin, 1-2 inches in southeast Minnesota, 1-3 inches
in west-central and central Wisconsin, and 3-7 inches in north-
central Wisconsin.
In addition to the snow, sustained west winds will be in the 20 to
30 mph with wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph along and south of Interstate
94. Due to inconsistent reports on how much of the snow pack will be
susceptible to blowing by these strong winds, there remains
uncertainty on how much the snow pack will add to the blowing snow
threat. As a result, looked carefully at the additional snow amounts
on deciding whether we needed to upgrade the Winter Weather Advisory
to a Blizzard Warning or not. With northeast Iowa only expecting up
to 1 inch, any whiteouts in that area would be short lived, so opted
not to go with one there. Meanwhile, with southeast Minnesota now
expecting 1 to 2 inches of snow and maybe some of the existing
snowpack also adding to this blowing snow, we decided that a
Blizzard Warning was needed there. With slightly lighter wind gusts
expected in western Wisconsin, opted not to go with a Blizzard
Warning there.
.LONG TERM...(Wednesday night through Tuesday)
Issued at 232 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022
Main focus of the extended period will be a couple shots of Arctic
cold.
Looking like light snow will linger at least north of I-90 into
Wednesday night as a secondary weak shortwave swings through the
region. Forecast soundings remain nearly saturated through this
timeframe to support additional light snow, so have increased PoPs
into Thursday morning when the feature finally exits. Looks like up
to another inch possible along/north of I-90 out of this.
Thereafter doesn't look like much for precip chances, though there
will be periodic weak disturbances tracking through the area that
could perhaps bring some light snow at times into the weekend.
Confidence just isn't high enough to add anything to the forecast at
this time.
Main story Wednesday night and beyond will be periodic bouts of
frigid conditions behind a couple Arctic fronts. 850mb temps will
plummet to near -20C by Thursday morning, with wind chills dipping
to -20 to -30 west of the Mississippi River -- will likely need a
wind chill advisory. The heart of the cold air will be overhead by
Thursday night with low temps in the negative teens and wind chills
of -20 to -35 across the forecast area, coldest west of the
Mississippi River. Some moderation in temps expected heading into
Friday and Saturday before another influx of Arctic air by Sunday.
Additional wind chill advisories look likely for Sunday night and
perhaps for part of the area Monday night. Some additional
moderation by Tuesday, but medium range guidance differences don't
lend a whole lot of confidence for temperature trends thereafter.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Wednesday afternoon)
Issued at 1157 AM CST Tue Jan 4 2022
The conditions will rapidly deteriorate west of the Mississippi
River between 05.03z and 05.06z and across the remainder of the
area between 05.06z and 05.10z. During this time period, the wind
speeds will be dramatically increasing. This will likely result in
areas to widespread blowing snow and there will be falling snow.
Visibilities will likely become IFR. In addition, ceilings will
become LIFR/IRF. These conditions will likely continue through the
remainder of the TAF period. Additional snow amounts at KLSE and
KRST will likely range from 1 to 2 inches.
&&
.ARX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...Winter Weather Advisory from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST
Wednesday for WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053>055-061.
MN...Winter Weather Advisory from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST
Wednesday for MNZ079-088-096.
Winter Weather Advisory from noon to 6 PM CST Wednesday for
MNZ086-087-094-095.
Blizzard Warning from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Wednesday
for MNZ086-087-094-095.
IA...Winter Weather Advisory from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST
Wednesday for IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030.
&&
SHORT TERM...Boyne
LONG TERM...Kurz
AVIATION...BoyneHazardous weather outlook, Jan 4, 3:44 AM CST, 11 hours 6 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service La Crosse WI 344 AM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 WIZ017-029-032>034-042>044-051100- Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-Monroe-Juneau-Adams- 344 AM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Winter weather advisory tonight. Snow late tonight along with strong winds. 1 to 3 inches. Wind gusts to 40 mph will blow and drift snow, reducing visibilities. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday Winter weather advisory continues Wednesday. Additional snow of 1 to 2 inches, mostly in the morning. Wind gusts to 40 mph will blow and drift snow, reducing visibilities. Bitter cold Thursday and Friday mornings with wind chills from 15 to 30 below zero. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Snow and wind reports are appreciated. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled. IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ041-053>055- 061-051100- Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette- Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston- La Crosse-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant- 344 AM CST Tue Jan 4 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Minnesota, northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Winter weather advisory tonight. Snow late tonight along with strong winds. Accumulations under 1 inch. Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph will blow and drift snow, reducing visibilities. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday Winter weather advisory continues Wednesday. Additional snow under an inch, mostly in the morning. Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph will blow and drift snow, reducing visibilities. Bitter cold Thursday and Friday mornings with wind chills from 15 to 30 below zero. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Snow and wind reports are appreciated. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled. Rieck
The office that day
Everything else NWS La Crosse, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 3:18 AM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | ARX | Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and 1 more | 39 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.