Alert archive / Wisconsin / Winter Storm Warnings in 2023
Winter Storm Warning 10, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this winter storm warning at Apr 16, 2023, 3:34 AM CDT for Chippewa County, Eau Claire County, Rusk County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Apr 16, 2023, 5:26 PM CDT. It was in force for 20 hr. 9 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 16, 2023, 3:34 AM CDT (08:34 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 16, 2023, 5:26 PM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 17, 2023, 1:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 20 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
Counties Chippewa County, WI, Eau Claire County, WI, Rusk County, WI
The radar
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 141 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 5:40 AM CDT | SNOW 2.1 | 1 Wsw Altoona, WI | COCORAHS STATION WI-EC-5 ALTOONA 0.4 SW. |
| Apr 17, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 1.8 | Eau Claire, WI | |
| Apr 17, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 4 | 1 Ese Chippewa Falls, WI | COCORAHS STATION WI-CH-7 CHIPPEWA FALLS 1.2 E. |
| Apr 17, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 5.1 | 1 Sse Chippewa Falls, WI | COCORAHS STATION WI-CH-10 CHIPPEWA FALLS 0.6 SSE. |
| Apr 17, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 5.5 | 3 Wnw Ladysmith, WI | COCORAHS STATION WI-RS-1 LADYSMITH 2WNW. |
| Apr 17, 7:30 AM CDT | SNOW 10 | 5 Nw Glen Flora, WI | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION BGFW3 BIG FALLS. |
| Apr 17, 8:00 AM CDT | SNOW 3.5 | 3 S Eau Claire, WI | COCORAHS STATION WI-EC-23 EAU CLAIRE 3.7 S. |
| Apr 17, 8:00 AM CDT | SNOW 6.1 | 4 S Altoona, WI | COCORAHS STATION WI-EC-25 EAU CLAIRE 5.4 SSE. |
| Apr 17, 11:53 AM CDT | SNOW 12 | 6 E Chippewa Falls, WI | TRAINED SPOTTER MEASURED 12 INCHES 12 MILES NORTH OF FALL CREEK, WI. |
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 00:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 188 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
- 650 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 39 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -6 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 130 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
963 WWUS43 KMPX 160834 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 334 AM CDT Sun Apr 16 2023 WIZ016-027-028-161645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0011.230417T0000Z-230417T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WS.W.0010.230417T0000Z-230417T1500Z/ Rusk-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Ladysmith, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 334 AM CDT Sun Apr 16 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Rusk, Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ015-025-026-161645- /O.UPG.KMPX.WS.A.0011.230417T0000Z-230417T1500Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.230417T0000Z-230417T1500Z/ Barron-Dunn-Pepin- Including the cities of Rice Lake, Menomonie, and Durand 334 AM CDT Sun Apr 16 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Barron, Dunn and Pepin Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ043>045-049>053-058>063-066>070-075>078-083>085-092-093-WIZ014- 023-024-161645- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-230417T0300Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti- Chisago-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod- Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue- Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-St. Croix-Pierce- Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth, Albert Lea, Osceola, Hudson, and River Falls 334 AM CDT Sun Apr 16 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$
8 follow-up statements
462 WWUS43 KMPX 161507 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1007 AM CDT Sun Apr 16 2023 MNZ075>078-083>085-092-093-161615- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-230417T0300Z/ Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault- Freeborn- Including the cities of St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 1007 AM CDT Sun Apr 16 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... While light snow is expected today, little to no additional accumulation is expected the rest of today. A wind advisory is still effect for strong wind gusts up to 40 mph. $$ WIZ016-027-028-162315- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0010.230417T0000Z-230417T1500Z/ Rusk-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Ladysmith, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 1007 AM CDT Sun Apr 16 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Rusk, Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ043>045-049>053-058>063-066>070-WIZ014-023-024-162315- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-230417T0300Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti- Chisago-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod- Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Polk-St. Croix-Pierce- Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Osceola, Hudson, and River Falls 1007 AM CDT Sun Apr 16 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ015-025-026-162315- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.230417T0000Z-230417T1500Z/ Barron-Dunn-Pepin- Including the cities of Rice Lake, Menomonie, and Durand 1007 AM CDT Sun Apr 16 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Barron, Dunn and Pepin Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. 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. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$
400 WWUS43 KMPX 162015 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 315 PM CDT Sun Apr 16 2023 WIZ016-027-028-170415- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0010.230417T0000Z-230417T1500Z/ Rusk-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Ladysmith, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 315 PM CDT Sun Apr 16 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Rusk, Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ015-025-026-170415- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.230417T0000Z-230417T1500Z/ Barron-Dunn-Pepin- Including the cities of Rice Lake, Menomonie, and Durand 315 PM CDT Sun Apr 16 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Barron, Dunn and Pepin Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. 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. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ043>045-049>053-058>063-066>070-WIZ014-023-024-170300- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-230417T0300Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti- Chisago-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod- Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Polk-St. Croix-Pierce- Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Osceola, Hudson, and River Falls 315 PM CDT Sun Apr 16 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations around 1 inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$
032 WWUS43 KMPX 162226 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 526 PM CDT Sun Apr 16 2023 WIZ016-027-028-170630- /O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0010.230416T2226Z-230417T1500Z/ Rusk-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Ladysmith, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 526 PM CDT Sun Apr 16 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches, with the highest amounts in the eastern part of the county. Winds gusting near 40 mph. * WHERE...Rusk, Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ015-025-026-170630- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.230416T2226Z-230417T1500Z/ Barron-Dunn-Pepin- Including the cities of Rice Lake, Menomonie, and Durand 526 PM CDT Sun Apr 16 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting near 40 mph. * WHERE...Barron, Dunn and Pepin Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ MNZ043>045-049>053-058>063-066>070-WIZ014-023-024-170300- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-230417T0300Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti- Chisago-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod- Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Polk-St. Croix-Pierce- Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Osceola, Hudson, and River Falls 526 PM CDT Sun Apr 16 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations around 1 inch. Winds gusting near 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could reduce visibility. 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. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ jrb
556 WWUS43 KMPX 170237 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 937 PM CDT Sun Apr 16 2023 MNZ043>045-049>053-058>063-066>070-170345- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-230417T0300Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti- Chisago-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod- Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota- Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings 937 PM CDT Sun Apr 16 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Most of the accumulating snow has ended across the region. Please continue to drive with caution overnight as temperatures drop to near freezing. $$ WIZ016-027-028-171045- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230417T1500Z/ Rusk-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Ladysmith, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 937 PM CDT Sun Apr 16 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting near 35 mph. * WHERE...Rusk, Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ014-023-024-170500- /O.EXT.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-230417T0500Z/ Polk-St. Croix-Pierce- Including the cities of Osceola, Hudson, and River Falls 937 PM CDT Sun Apr 16 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Polk, St. Croix and Pierce Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ015-025-026-171045- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-230417T1500Z/ Barron-Dunn-Pepin- Including the cities of Rice Lake, Menomonie, and Durand 937 PM CDT Sun Apr 16 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting near 35 mph. * WHERE...Barron, Dunn and Pepin Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ jrb
055 WWUS43 KMPX 170526 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1226 AM CDT Mon Apr 17 2023 WIZ014-023-024-170630- /O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-230417T0500Z/ Polk-St. Croix-Pierce- Including the cities of Osceola, Hudson, and River Falls 1226 AM CDT Mon Apr 17 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Most of the accumulating snow has ended across the region. Please continue to drive with caution overnight as temperatures drop to near freezing. $$ WIZ016-027-028-171330- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230417T1500Z/ Rusk-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Ladysmith, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 1226 AM CDT Mon Apr 17 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Rusk, Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ015-025-026-171330- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-230417T1500Z/ Barron-Dunn-Pepin- Including the cities of Rice Lake, Menomonie, and Durand 1226 AM CDT Mon Apr 17 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Barron, Dunn and Pepin Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$
815 WWUS43 KMPX 170813 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 313 AM CDT Mon Apr 17 2023 WIZ016-027-028-171615- /O.EXT.KMPX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230417T1800Z/ Rusk-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Ladysmith, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 313 AM CDT Mon Apr 17 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Rusk, Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$ WIZ015-025-026-171500- /O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-230417T1500Z/ Barron-Dunn-Pepin- Including the cities of Rice Lake, Menomonie, and Durand 313 AM CDT Mon Apr 17 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Barron, Dunn and Pepin Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$
217 WWUS43 KMPX 171309 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 809 AM CDT Mon Apr 17 2023 WIZ015-025-026-171415- /O.CAN.KMPX.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-230417T1500Z/ Barron-Dunn-Pepin- Including the cities of Rice Lake, Menomonie, and Durand 809 AM CDT Mon Apr 17 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow has ended across the area, but continue to exercise caution if traveling, particularly if heading east where significant snowfall occurred and is still falling. $$ WIZ016-027-028-171800- /O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230417T1800Z/ Rusk-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Ladysmith, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 809 AM CDT Mon Apr 17 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Rusk, Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin. && $$
577 WWUS43 KMPX 171752 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1252 PM CDT Mon Apr 17 2023 WIZ016-027-028-171900- /O.EXP.KMPX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230417T1800Z/ Rusk-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Ladysmith, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 1252 PM CDT Mon Apr 17 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... Conditions are rapidly improving as snow exits the area. Some light snow may linger over the next few hours. Little to no accumulation is expected. Some travel impacts may linger on untreated/unplowed surfaces. $$ RMD
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Twin Cities, MN wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Apr 15, 10:32 PM CDT, 5 hours 2 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 15, 10:32 PM CDT, 5 hours 2 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1032 PM CDT Sat Apr 15 2023
.UPDATE...
Issued at 1027 PM CDT Sat Apr 15 2023
Updated to include 06Z aviation discussion below.
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.DISCUSSION...(This evening through Saturday)
Issued at 333 PM CDT Sat Apr 15 2023
KEY MESSAGES
- Late April Winter Storm will impact the region tonight through
Monday morning.
- High uncertainty with snowfall accumulations and snowfall rates
associated with this system.
A slow moving system across the central CONUS continues to make
its way northeastward towards our region. Current satellite showing
widespread stratus that is producing scattered light rain
predominately over Central and Southern Minnesota, and Western
Wisconsin. A secondary batch of scattered showers was developing in
parts of Western MN. These showers are expected to gradually decrease
in coverage late this afternoon into evening. Temperatures much
cooler than they were 24 hours ago with most ob sites reporting upper
40s and 50s across the region.
Tonight is where the forecast becomes tricky simply due to warm
surface temperatures and forecast temperatures in the 40s tomorrow.
As mentioned in the last forecast update, guidance has appeared to
be very aggressive in snow amounts. However there are some factors
that work against this reasoning. Cyclogenesis will occur south of
our region as an upper-level trough becomes negatively tilted and
increasing forcing for additional rain to develop in a moist
environment. Rain will resume late this evening with some potential
of some embedded thunder. Northwesterly flow will allow for
temperatures to cool into the upper 20s to low 30s in Western and
Central Minnesota. As this occurs, rain will transition to all snow
from west to east overnight and reach Wisconsin in the early morning
hours. For this reason, we have issued winter weather advisory
headlines for Parts of Central and Southern MN, and parts of Western
Wisconsin. Areas approximately 30-40 miles to the east or west of
the I-35 corridor could see 1-4 inches of snow accumulation within
the advisory areas, locally higher if some of the higher resolution
guidance ends up verifying.
A second round of snow will impact Wisconsin Sunday night into
Monday, with again high uncertainty regarding eventual location of
the heaviest snow amounts. A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect
from Barron to Pepin County, WI and farther eastward where up to 4-
8 inches of snow could fall, possibly higher depending on the
eventual track of this second wave.
By tomorrow morning snow will be the dominating precip type across
the region before mixing phasing of rain filters back in the during
the afternoon. As this system's center track rotates over
Southeastern Wisconsin, deformation bands combined with Theta-E
advection look to form on the back side of this system over our
region. At the same time, winds speeds will increase to 20-25mph
with gusts up to 35-45mph out of the north. Therefore, a wind
advisory has been issued for areas south and west of the I-94
corridor beginning tomorrow afternoon. Improvement of PoPs starts to
begin Sunday evening.
As this system moves out Sunday night and Monday deep cyclonic flow
will encompass much of the eastern US and maintain continued below
average temperatures into Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday will see
gradual moderation to near normal temps. The next system of interest
will track across the Central Plains Wednesday night into Thursday.
There is some indication that this one also could bring another
round of wintry weather to the area, but ensemble spread is very
high, so this remains a low possibility at this time. The larger
concern will be the potential for more widespread rainfall which
could further exacerbate the widespread flooding, with several
rivers expected to rise into major flood next week.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Sunday night)
Issued at 1027 PM CDT Sat Apr 15 2023
Didn't make any significant changes from the 00Z forecast. Best
confidence remains with the prevalence of IFR conditions, with some
LIFR and some improvment to MVFR later in the period (west first).
The least confidence is with snowfall occurrence and snowfall rates
(and their impact on visibilities). Some of the guidance has shifted
a bit west with the area of heavier precip which transitions from
rain to snow late tonight into Sunday morning, but there is a
substantial amount of spread in the various solutions. Given the
uncertainty, felt it made sense to remain fairly consistent with the
previous forecasts until observational data can help trend things one
way or another.
KMSP...TAF reflects current best guess at conditions, with the lowest
ceilings and visibilities expected for about a four hour window from
10-14Z. Winds will be gusty throughout the forecast, but will be
strongest after 20Z, persisting into Sunday evening.
/OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/
Monday...MVFR possible early. Northwest wind 10 to 20 kt.
Monday night...VFR. Northwest wind around 10 kt becoming variable
less than 5 kt.
Tuesday...VFR. Southeast wind 5 to 10 kt.
Tuesday night...MVFR possible. East wind 10 to 20 kt.
Wednesday...MVFR expected, IFR possible. Chance of rain. Northeast
wind 10 to 20 kt.
&&
.MPX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MN...Winter Weather Advisory until 10 PM CDT Sunday for Anoka-Benton-
Blue Earth-Carver-Chisago-Dakota-Faribault-Freeborn-Goodhue-
Hennepin-Isanti-Kanabec-Le Sueur-McLeod-Mille Lacs-Nicollet-
Ramsey-Rice-Scott-Sherburne-Sibley-Steele-Waseca-Washington-
Wright.
Wind Advisory from noon Sunday to midnight CDT Sunday night for
Anoka-Blue Earth-Brown-Carver-Chippewa-Dakota-Faribault-
Freeborn-Goodhue-Hennepin-Kandiyohi-Lac Qui Parle-Le Sueur-
Martin-McLeod-Meeker-Nicollet-Pope-Ramsey-Redwood-Renville-
Rice-Scott-Sherburne-Sibley-Stearns-Steele-Stevens-Swift-
Waseca-Washington-Watonwan-Wright-Yellow Medicine.
WI...Winter Weather Advisory until 10 PM CDT Sunday for Pierce-Polk-St.
Croix.
Wind Advisory from noon Sunday to midnight CDT Sunday night for
Pierce.
Winter Storm Watch from Sunday evening through Monday morning for
Barron-Chippewa-Dunn-Eau Claire-Pepin-Rusk.
&&
UPDATE...WFO MPX
DISCUSSION...RMD/DPH
AVIATION...WFO MPXHazardous weather outlook, Apr 15, 3:43 PM CDT, 11 hours 51 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 343 PM CDT Sat Apr 15 2023 MNZ041>043-047>049-054>058-064-065-073-074-082-091-162045- Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift- Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-Brown- Watonwan-Martin- 343 PM CDT Sat Apr 15 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Minnesota...south central Minnesota...southwest Minnesota and west central Minnesota. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Northwest winds will gust as high as 45 mph on Sunday. River flooding is expected to continue this weekend and into next week. Tributary and main stem river flooding is ongoing and continuing to expand. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not needed. MNZ044-045-050>053-059>063-066>070-075>078-083>085-092-093- WIZ014>016-023>028-162045- Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright- Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott- Dakota-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele- Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin- Chippewa-Eau Claire- 343 PM CDT Sat Apr 15 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Minnesota...east central Minnesota...south central Minnesota... southeast Minnesota...northwest Wisconsin and west central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Rain will change to snow late tonight, with minor accumulations possible by sunrise. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Several inches of snow are possible on Sunday along with gusty northwest winds to 45 mph. River flooding is expected to continue this weekend and into next week. Tributary and main stem river flooding is ongoing and continuing to expand. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters and snowfall observers are encouraged to report snowfall amounts to the National Weather Service.
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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.