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Wind Chill Warning 1, NWS La Crosse, WI

January 1, 20224 counties in Iowa; 4 counties in Minnesota

NWS La Crosse, WI issued this wind chill warning at Jan 1, 2022, 1:48 PM CST for 4 counties in Iowa; 4 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Jan 1, 2022, 6:59 PM CST. It was in force for 16 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 1, 2022, 1:48 PM CST (19:48 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 1, 2022, 6:59 PM CST
Expired
Jan 2, 2022, 11:03 AM CST
In force
16 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 19:50 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, 7.8 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2022-01-01Temperature 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 2022-01-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -193 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1376 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
85 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-193 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-75 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

339 
WWUS43 KARX 011948
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
148 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...Accumulating Snow For Some and Bitterly Cold for All...

.Snowfall totals for the storm moving through southern Wisconsin
and parts of northeast Iowa were lowered slightly again today. 
Accumulating snow is still expected with generally 1 to 3 inches 
south of Highway 18 in Fayette, Clayton, and Grant counties. The 
snow amounts can easily vary by an inch or two should the snow 
take longer to reach the ground or if a band stays over an area 
longer than expected. The cold temperatures should make the snow 
fluffy and the brisk winds will make it more difficult to measure.
The highest totals will be found for those farther south. The 
snow will spread in this afternoon and diminish this evening.

Bitterly cold wind chills will overspread the area tonight with
values in the -25 to -35 degree range by Sunday morning.

IAZ008-009-018-019-MNZ086-087-094-095-020400-
/O.NEW.KARX.WC.W.0001.220102T0600Z-220102T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KARX.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220102T0600Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Charles City, New Hampton,
Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, and Preston
148 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the 
  Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low 
  as 25 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from midnight tonight to 
  noon CST Sunday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until midnight 
  CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

WIZ061-020400-
/O.EXA.KARX.WC.Y.0009.220102T0600Z-220102T1800Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220102T0600Z/
Grant-
Including the city of Platteville
148 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to two inches. For the Wind Chill 
  Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low 
  as 20 below zero.

* WHERE...Grant County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until midnight CST 
  tonight. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to 
  noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

&&

$$

WIZ043-044-055-020400-
/O.EXA.KARX.WC.Y.0009.220102T0600Z-220102T1800Z/
Juneau-Adams-Richland-
Including the cities of Mauston, Friendship, and Richland Center
148 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  20 below zero.

* WHERE...Juneau, Adams and Richland Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 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. 

&&

$$

IAZ030-020400-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220102T0600Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0009.220102T0600Z-220102T1800Z/
Clayton-
Including the city of Elkader
148 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of up to one or two inches. For the Wind Chill 
  Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  25 below zero.

* WHERE...Clayton County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until midnight CST 
  tonight. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to 
  noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

&&

$$

MNZ079-020400-
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220102T1800Z/
Wabasha-
Including the city of Wabasha
148 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Wabasha County.

* 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. 

&&

$$

IAZ010-011-029-MNZ088-096-WIZ017-029-032>034-041-042-053-054-
020400-
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0009.220102T0600Z-220102T1800Z/
Winneshiek-Allamakee-Fayette-Winona-Houston-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-
Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Vernon-Crawford-
Including the cities of Decorah, Waukon, Oelwein, Winona, 
Caledonia, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Viroqua, 
and Prairie Du Chien
148 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 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. 

&&

$$

Zapotocny
5 follow-up statements
430 
WWUS43 KARX 020059
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
659 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...Bitterly Cold Wind Chills Tonight...

.Snow is winding down over southwest Wisconsin and should end
before midnight. Bitterly cold wind chills will overspread the 
area tonight with values in the -25 to-35 degree range by the 
morning.

IAZ030-020900-
/O.CAN.KARX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220102T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KARX.WC.Y.0009.220102T0059Z-220102T1800Z/
Clayton-
Including the city of Elkader
659 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Clayton County.

* WHEN...The coldest wind chill values will be towards sunrise,
  but very cold values will be present through the night and
  morning hours.

* 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. 

&&

$$

IAZ008-009-018-019-MNZ086-087-094-095-020900-
/O.CAN.KARX.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220102T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KARX.WC.W.0001.220102T0059Z-220102T1800Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Charles City, New Hampton,
Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, and Preston
659 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 
  below zero.

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

* WHEN...The coldest wind chill values will be towards sunrise,
  but dangerously cold values will be present through the night
  and morning hours.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

IAZ010-011-029-MNZ088-096-WIZ032-033-041-020900-
/O.EXT.KARX.WC.Y.0009.220102T0059Z-220102T1800Z/
Winneshiek-Allamakee-Fayette-Winona-Houston-Buffalo-Trempealeau-
La Crosse-
Including the cities of Decorah, Waukon, Oelwein, Winona, 
Caledonia, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, and La Crosse
659 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...The coldest wind chill values will be towards sunrise,
  but very cold values will be present through the night and
  morning hours.

* 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. 

&&

$$

WIZ061-020900-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220102T0600Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0009.220102T0600Z-220102T1800Z/
Grant-
Including the city of Platteville
659 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch. For the Wind Chill Advisory, 
  very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Grant County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until midnight CST 
  tonight. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to 
  noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

&&

$$

WIZ017-029-034-042>044-053>055-020900-
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0009.220102T0600Z-220102T1800Z/
Taylor-Clark-Jackson-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-
Including the cities of Medford, Neillsville, Black River Falls, 
Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, 
and Richland Center
659 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero.

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

* WHEN...The coldest wind chill values will be towards sunrise,
  but very cold values will be present through the night and
  morning hours.

* 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. 

&&

$$

MNZ079-020900-
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220102T1800Z/
Wabasha-
Including the city of Wabasha
659 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Wabasha County.

* 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. 

&&

$$
544 
WWUS43 KARX 020102
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
702 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...Bitterly Cold Wind Chills Tonight...

.Snow is winding down over southwest Wisconsin and should end
before midnight. Bitterly cold wind chills will overspread the
area tonight with values in the -25 to-35 degree range by the
morning.

IAZ008-009-018-019-MNZ086-087-094-095-020915-
/O.CON.KARX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220102T1800Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Charles City, New Hampton,
Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, and Preston
702 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 
  below zero.

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

* WHEN...The coldest wind chill values will be towards sunrise,
  but dangerously cold values will be present through the night
  and morning hours.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

WIZ061-020915-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220102T0600Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0009.220102T0600Z-220102T1800Z/
Grant-
Including the city of Platteville
702 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch. For the Wind Chill Advisory, 
  very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Grant County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until midnight CST 
  tonight. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to 
  noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

&&

$$

WIZ017-029-034-042>044-053>055-020915-
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0009.220102T0600Z-220102T1800Z/
Taylor-Clark-Jackson-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-
Including the cities of Medford, Neillsville, Black River Falls, 
Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, 
and Richland Center
702 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON 
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero.

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

* WHEN...The coldest wind chill values will be towards sunrise,
  but very cold values will be present through the night and
  morning hours.

* 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. 

&&

$$

IAZ010-011-029-030-MNZ079-088-096-WIZ032-033-041-020915-
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220102T1800Z/
Winneshiek-Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton-Wabasha-Winona-Houston-
Buffalo-Trempealeau-La Crosse-
Including the cities of Decorah, Waukon, Oelwein, Elkader, 
Wabasha, Winona, Caledonia, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
and La Crosse
702 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...The coldest wind chill values will be towards sunrise,
  but very cold values will be present through the night and
  morning hours.

* 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. 

&&

$$

KDS
130 
WWUS43 KARX 020613
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1213 AM CST Sun Jan 2 2022


WIZ061-021415-
/O.EXP.KARX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220102T0600Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220102T1800Z/
Grant-
Including the city of Platteville
1213 AM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Grant County.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* 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. 

&&

$$

IAZ008-009-018-019-MNZ086-087-094-095-021415-
/O.CON.KARX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220102T1800Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Charles City, New Hampton,
Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, and Preston
1213 AM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 
  below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

WIZ017-029-034-042>044-053>055-021415-
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220102T1800Z/
Taylor-Clark-Jackson-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-
Including the cities of Medford, Neillsville, Black River Falls, 
Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, 
and Richland Center
1213 AM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* 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. 

&&

$$

IAZ010-011-029-030-MNZ079-088-096-WIZ032-033-041-021415-
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220102T1800Z/
Winneshiek-Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton-Wabasha-Winona-Houston-
Buffalo-Trempealeau-La Crosse-
Including the cities of Decorah, Waukon, Oelwein, Elkader, 
Wabasha, Winona, Caledonia, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
and La Crosse
1213 AM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* 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. 

&&

$$
254 
WWUS43 KARX 020837
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
237 AM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

WIZ043-044-055-061-020945-
/O.CAN.KARX.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220102T1800Z/
Juneau-Adams-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Mauston, Friendship, Richland Center, 
and Platteville
237 AM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind chills from -10 to -15 are expected this morning. However,
the dangerously cold wind chills are no longer expected, therefore 
the wind chill advisory has been cancelled.

$$

IAZ008-009-018-019-MNZ086-087-094-095-021645-
/O.CON.KARX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220102T1800Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Charles City, New Hampton,
Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, and Preston
237 AM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 
  below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

IAZ010-011-029-030-MNZ079-088-096-WIZ017-029-032>034-041-042-053-
054-021645-
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220102T1800Z/
Winneshiek-Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton-Wabasha-Winona-Houston-
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Vernon-
Crawford-
Including the cities of Decorah, Waukon, Oelwein, Elkader, 
Wabasha, Winona, Caledonia, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, 
Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Viroqua, 
and Prairie Du Chien
237 AM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* 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. 

&&

$$
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WWUS43 KARX 021703
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1103 AM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

IAZ008-009-018-019-MNZ086-087-094-095-021815-
/O.CAN.KARX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220102T1800Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Charles City, New Hampton,
Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, and Preston
1103 AM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

...WIND CHILL WARNING IS CANCELLED...

It will remain cold today, however wind chills have improved,
therefore the wind chill warning has been cancelled.

$$

IAZ010-011-029-030-MNZ079-088-096-WIZ017-029-032>034-041-042-053-
054-021815-
/O.CAN.KARX.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220102T1800Z/
Winneshiek-Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton-Wabasha-Winona-Houston-
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Vernon-
Crawford-
Including the cities of Decorah, Waukon, Oelwein, Elkader, 
Wabasha, Winona, Caledonia, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, 
Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Viroqua, 
and Prairie Du Chien
1103 AM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

It will remain cold today, however wind chills have improved,
therefore the wind chill advisory has been cancelled.

$$

Zapotocny

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind chill 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 wind chill warning went out at Jan 1, 12:03 PM CST, 1 hour 45 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 1, 12:03 PM CST, 1 hour 45 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1203 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1155 AM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

Latest satellite and imagery shows the band of snow over Nebraska
and Iowa spreading northeast. Some steeper 2-6km lapse rates were
noted over southeast Nebraska and this was near the 700mb
circulation with warm advection in a band across southern Iowa and
a tight thermal gradient in this area with temperatures in the
dendritic growth zone. The morning model trends continue to take
the heavy snow across southern Iowa, a sharper no snow area and light
snow gradient. The SREF also decreased the depth of the DGZ over
our southern counties, but there still should be good lift to work
with.

The dry air to the north is delaying the onset of the snow,
however we will need to morning the snow to the northwest of the
700mb circulations as there is additional forcing due to the right
exit region of a second jet. Continue to maintain a winter
weather advisory for 1 to 3 inches across Grant and Clayton
counties with up to and inch farther north between the no snow-
light snow area.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 402 AM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

Snow in our southern counties this afternoon and very cold wind
chills tonight highlight the short term forecast.

A band of snow near the Kansas/Missouri/Nebraska border will
strengthen and move northeast this morning. Aided by forcing from a
shortwave trough, a band of 600-700mb frontogenesis provides the
primary forcing for this system. While the main frontogenetical
band stays to the south of our forecast area, our southern
counties, especially Grant County, will receive 1-3 inches of
accumulating snow. Overnight the trend was a slight lowering of
the precipitation amounts which brought the snow totals down from
previous forecasts slightly. But, a deep dendritic growth zone at
times, sufficient saturation, and favorable upward vertical
motion make 1-3 fluffy inches of snow likely in these locations.
RAP soundings show gusty winds around 20-25 knots possible in
northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin, making blowing/drifting
snow a possible hazard with this system. Onset of accumulating
snowfall has been delayed from mid-morning to closer to noon and
will continue into the evening.

Tonight, northwesterly flow aloft ushers arctic air into the region
bringing low temperatures down into the -15 to -5 degree range. The
pressure gradient over the forecast area will gradually weaken into
tomorrow morning, but stronger winds overnight will help wind chills
reach -35 in southeast Minnesota and -25 to -15 elsewhere.
A wind chill advisory has been issued for most of the area.

.LONG TERM...(Sunday through Friday)
Issued at 402 AM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

After a quick shot of cold air, the pattern will bring warming
by Monday.

Tuesday through Friday...The week begins with warm
advection and a low amplitude ridge over the central U.S. This
gives way to more trough energy heading across the northern states
by mid-week with a strong cyclone in the Great Lakes region by
Tuesday night. While the heavier precipitation looks north of the
area, some very light snow will be possible as temperatures drop
in this northwest flow wave. Have added small snow chances for
this system mainly north of highway 10 in WI as the 31.12Z ECMWF
ensemble and 01.00Z GEFS members have ~50% precipitating lightly.
Following this cyclone, another cold shot of air moves in for late
week.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Sunday afternoon)
Issued at 1125 AM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

VFR conditions will continue through the TAF period with mid
level clouds giving way to patchy high clouds. Will need to
monitor, but some lower ceilings with flurries may try to spread
toward KLSE by 04Z, but are currently forecast to remain just to
the east tonight. North winds 8 to 18kts will gradually decrease
to 10kts or less after midnight.

&&

.ARX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...Wind Chill Advisory from midnight tonight to noon CST Sunday for
     WIZ017-029-032>034-041-042-053-054.

     Winter Weather Advisory until midnight CST tonight for WIZ061.

MN...Wind Chill Advisory until noon CST Sunday for MNZ079-086-087-094-
     095.

     Wind Chill Advisory from midnight tonight to noon CST Sunday for
     MNZ088-096.

IA...Wind Chill Advisory until noon CST Sunday for IAZ008-009-018-019.

     Wind Chill Advisory from midnight tonight to noon CST Sunday for
     IAZ010-011-029-030.

     Winter Weather Advisory until midnight CST tonight for IAZ030.

&&

UPDATE...Zapotocny
SHORT TERM...KAA
LONG TERM...Baumgardt
AVIATION...Zapotocny
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 1, 5:15 AM CST, 8 hours 33 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
515 AM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

IAZ008>011-018-019-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-032>034-
041>044-053>055-021200-
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Wabasha-
Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-
Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-
Richland-
515 AM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Bitter cold wind chills from -20 to -35 late tonight with coldest
wind chills in parts of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

No action needed.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

IAZ029-030-WIZ061-021200-
Fayette-Clayton-Grant-
515 AM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight

Snow and some drifting snow is expected this afternoon and
evening.

Bitter cold wind chills Saturday night into Sunday morning,
ranging from -15 to -30, coldest west of the Mississippi River.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Snowfall reports would be appreciated.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

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The office that day

Everything else NWS La Crosse, WI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 31, 9:34 PM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryARXClayton, Fayette26 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.