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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS La Crosse, WI

January 11, 202413 counties in Wisconsin; 8 counties in Iowa; 7 counties in Minnesota

NWS La Crosse, WI issued this winter storm warning at Jan 11, 2024, 2:25 AM CST for 13 counties in Wisconsin; 8 counties in Iowa; 7 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Jan 12, 2024, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 24 hr. 60 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 11, 2024, 2:25 AM CST (08:25 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 12, 2024, 12:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 13, 2024, 12:00 AM CST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS La Crosse, WI
All 28 counties

Allamakee County, IA, Chickasaw County, IA, Clayton County, IA, Fayette County, IA, Floyd County, IA, Howard County, IA, Mitchell County, IA, Winneshiek County, IA, Dodge County, MN, Fillmore County, MN, Houston County, MN, Mower County, MN, Olmsted County, MN, Wabasha County, MN, Winona County, MN, Adams County, WI, Buffalo County, WI, Clark County, WI, Crawford County, WI, Grant County, WI, Jackson County, WI, Juneau County, WI, La Crosse County, WI, Monroe County, WI, Richland County, WI, Taylor County, WI, Trempealeau County, WI, Vernon County, WI

The radar

The La Crosse radar (KARX), 27 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:25 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 12, 5:30 AM CSTSNOW 13 Ne Rochester, MNCocorahs station MN-OL-18 2 NE Rochester.
Jan 12, 6:30 AM CSTSNOW 2.4Monona, IACocorahs station IA-CT-11 Monona 0.2 WNW.
Jan 12, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 12 E Onalaska, WICocorahs station WI-LC-30 Onalaska 1.9 E.
Jan 12, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 12 Ne Mound Prairie, MNCO-OP Observer station HOKM5 Hokah 4 NW.
Jan 12, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 12 Sse Holmen, WICocorahs station WI-LC-22 Holmen 1.7 SSE.
Jan 12, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 12 Sse Holmen, WICO-OP Observer station HMNW3 Holmen 2 S.
Jan 12, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 12 Wsw Hillsboro, WICO-OP Observer station HLBW3 Hillsboro 2 SW.
Jan 12, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 1New Hampton, IACO-OP Observer station NHPI4 New Hampton.
Jan 12, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.21 Ssw Osborne, IACO-OP Observer station EKRI4 Elkader 6SSW.
Jan 12, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.21 Ssw Osborne, IACO-OP Observer station EKRI4 Elkader 6SSW.
Jan 12, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.2Strawberry Point, IACO-OP Observer station SPTI4 Strawberry Point.
Jan 12, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.41 Nne Prairie Du Chien, WICO-OP Observer station PDCW3 0.6 NE Prairie Du Chien.
Jan 12, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.41 Nne Prairie Du Chien, WICO-OP Observer station PDCW3 0.6 NE Prairie Du Chien.
Jan 12, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.51 Sse Charles City, IACO-OP Observer station CIYI4 Charles City.
Jan 12, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.5New Hampton, IACocorahs station IA-CW-3 New Hampton.
Jan 12, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.81 Nne Gays Mills, WICocorahs station WI-CR-5 Gays Mills 1.0 NE.
Jan 12, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.86 Ne Postville, IACocorahs station IA-AL-6 Postville 5.5 NE.
Jan 12, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 23 Ssw Waukon Jct, IACocorahs station IA-AL-7 Harpers Ferry 6.4 SSW.
Jan 12, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.2New Hampton, IACocorahs station IA-CW-2 New Hampton 0.4 SW.
Jan 12, 7:05 AM CSTSNOW 2.53 N Fayette, IA1/4 mile visibility also reported.
Jan 12, 7:15 AM CSTSNOW 12 Sse Dakota, MNCocorahs station MN-WN-24 La Crescent 4.0 NNW.
Jan 12, 7:20 AM CSTSNOW 12 Wsw Mapleview, MNCocorahs station MN-MW-8 Austin 2.4 W.
Jan 12, 7:40 AM CSTSNOW 1.5Osage, IACO-OP Observer station OSAI4 Osage.
Jan 12, 7:45 AM CSTSNOW 1Platteville, WI
Jan 12, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 11 Sw Sparta, WICO-OP Observer station SRTW3 0.5 SW Sparta.
Jan 12, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 12 Ene Mound Prairie, MNCocorahs station MN-HS-15 1 ENE Mound Prairie.
Jan 12, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 21 Ese Mauston, WICO-OP Observer station MAUW3 1.0 E Mauston.
Jan 12, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 2Preston, MNCO-OP Observer station PTNM5 Preston.
Jan 12, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 3.3Dickeyville, WICocorahs station WI-GT-15 Dickeyville 0.1 SW.
Jan 12, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.1Fredericksburg, IACocorahs station IA-CW-5 Fredericksburg 0.3 S.
Jan 12, 8:24 AM CSTSNOW 13 Sse Steuben, WICO-OP Observer station SBNW3 Steuben 4SE.
Jan 12, 8:30 AM CSTSNOW 1.71 Ssw Black River Falls, WICO-OP Observer station BLKW3 Black River Falls.
Jan 12, 9:15 AM CSTSNOW 5.54 Ssw Rockbridge, WICO-OP Observer station RCRW3 Richland Center 4 N.
Jan 12, 10:30 AM CSTSNOW 4Guttenberg, IACO-OP Observer station GTTI4 Guttenberg Dam 10.
Jan 12, 10:40 AM CSTSNOW 2.31 N Tomah, WI
Jan 12, 10:45 AM CSTSNOW 2.31 Wsw West Salem, WI
Jan 12, 11:00 AM CSTSNOW 7.5Harpers Ferry, IA
Jan 12, 11:41 AM CSTSNOW 7.32 N Prairie Du Chien, WI
Jan 12, 11:54 AM CSTSNOW 63 N Fayette, IA
Jan 12, 12:00 PM CSTSNOW 1.92 E La Crosse, WIStorm total snow thus far.
Jan 12, 12:00 PM CSTSNOW 2.32 Sse Holmen, WI
Jan 12, 12:30 PM CSTSNOW 2West Concord, MN
Jan 12, 12:30 PM CSTSNOW 7Mauston, WI
Jan 12, 12:30 PM CSTSNOW 8Bell Center, WI
Jan 12, 12:35 PM CSTSNOW 8Seneca, WI
Jan 12, 12:45 PM CSTSNOW 2.61 S Onalaska, WI
Jan 12, 12:45 PM CSTSNOW 2.8Sparta, WI
Jan 12, 12:45 PM CSTSNOW 31 W Platteville, WI
Jan 12, 12:47 PM CSTSNOW 1.21 Ne Stoddard, WI
Jan 12, 12:50 PM CSTSNOW 5.5Prairie Du Chien, WI
Jan 12, 12:51 PM CSTSNOW 6Bagley, WI
Jan 12, 12:58 PM CSTSNOW 4Ontario, WI
Jan 12, 12:59 PM CSTSNOW 33 Wnw Theilman, MN
Jan 12, 1:00 PM CSTSNOW 1.51 Se Kasson, MN
Jan 12, 1:00 PM CSTSNOW 4.5Dellwood, WI
Jan 12, 1:00 PM CSTSNOW 4.7Winona, MN
Jan 12, 1:00 PM CSTSNOW 103 N Boscobel, WI
Jan 12, 1:10 PM CSTSNOW 7.8Viola, WI
Jan 12, 1:12 PM CSTSNOW 5.3Independence, WI
Jan 12, 1:15 PM CSTSNOW 5.22 Se Loyd, 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, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 210 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 00:00Z on 2024-01-11Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2024-01-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 5 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
739 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
22 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
5 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
33 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

924 
WWUS43 KARX 110825
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
225 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

...Significant Winter Storm Still On Track to End Week...

.Another significant winter storm is expected to cause travel
impacts from late tonight into Saturday across the region. Besides
the potential for heavy snow, winds will be on the increase,
leading to blowing and drifting. There could also be pockets of
whiteout conditions, especially in open areas.

Currently a broad swath of 6 to 10 inches is forecast, but those
amounts could still change based on storm track and amount of
moisture the storm has to work on. There is still the possibility
for higher amounts if bands move repeatedly over the same areas.

Widespread travel impacts should be planned for Friday into
Saturday. Near white-out conditions could develop at times Friday
into Saturday morning as winds gust upwards of 30 to 40 mph.
Consider altering, delaying or even canceling travel plans if
conditions warrant it.

Bitterly cold air arrives as this storm system exits the area.
This will lead to wind chills of 20 to 30 below by Saturday 
night.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ053>055-061-
111900-
/O.UPG.KARX.WS.A.0003.240112T0600Z-240113T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KARX.WS.W.0002.240112T0600Z-240113T1500Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, 
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
225 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

For road conditions online, visit 511ia.org in Iowa, 511mn.org in
Minnesota, and 511wi.gov in Wisconsin.

&&

$$

WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-111900-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.A.0003.240112T0600Z-240113T1500Z/
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-
Including the cities of Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, 
Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, 
and Friendship
225 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 to 40 mph, 
  resulting in near whiteout conditions at times.

* WHERE...Northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, southwest into 
  central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  would impact the morning and evening commute Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

Shea
10 follow-up statements
339 
WWUS43 KARX 111747
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1147 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

...The Interstate 90 Corridor in Wisconsin Upgraded to a Winter 
Storm Warning...

.The latest information from this morning still indicates that a 
strong winter storm will affect the region Friday into Saturday 
morning with heavy snow, wind, and bitterly cold temperatures. 
Blowing and drifting snow are expected. There could also be 
pockets of whiteout conditions, as wind gusts increase Friday to 
40 mph, especially in open areas of northeast Iowa and southeast 
Minnesota. 

Snow amounts have been increased with the highest snow totals
expected in central and southwest Wisconsin...into northeast Iowa
where 8 to 12 inches of snow could fall. This is the same area 
that was hit earlier in the week with the most snow. Snow totals 
will continue to monitored and refined as the storm approaches. 

Widespread travel impacts are expected Friday into Saturday. Consider
altering, delaying or even canceling travel plans if conditions 
warrant it.

Bitterly cold air arrives as this storm system exits the area.
This will lead to wind chills of 20 to 30 below by Saturday
night.

WIZ041>044-120200-
/O.UPG.KARX.WS.A.0003.240112T0600Z-240113T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KARX.WS.W.0002.240112T0600Z-240113T1500Z/
La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-
Including the cities of La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, 
and Friendship
1147 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...La Crosse, Monroe, Juneau and Adams Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ008>010-018-019-029-MNZ079-086>088-094-095-120200-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0002.240112T0600Z-240113T1500Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Wabasha-Dodge-
Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, 
New Hampton, Oelwein, Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, 
Austin, and Preston
1147 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 9 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota,
visit 511mn.org for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ011-030-MNZ096-WIZ053>055-061-120200-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0002.240112T0600Z-240113T1500Z/
Allamakee-Clayton-Houston-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Waukon, Elkader, Caledonia, Viroqua, 
Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
1147 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 9 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota,
visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit
511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$

WIZ017-029-032>034-120200-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.A.0003.240112T0600Z-240113T1500Z/
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-
Including the cities of Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, 
Whitehall, and Black River Falls
1147 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Taylor, Clark, Buffalo, Trempealeau and Jackson 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

DB/JB/JN
944 
WWUS43 KARX 112023
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
223 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

...North of Interstate 90 Corridor in Wisconsin Upgraded to a 
Winter Storm Warning...

.A strong winter storm will affect the region from late tonight 
into Saturday morning with heavy snow, wind, and bitterly cold 
temperatures. Blowing and drifting snow are expected. There could 
also be pockets of whiteout conditions, as wind gusts increase 
Friday to 40 mph, especially in open areas of northeast Iowa and 
southeast Minnesota.

Hourly snowfall amounts will range from 0.5 to 1.5 inches per 
hour on Friday morning. There will be a brief lull during the 
early morning and then ratios will then increase again during the 
late afternoon and Friday night.

Snow amounts will range from 5 to 13 inches. The highest snow
totals 8 to 13 inches are from southwest into central Wisconsin.
This is the same area that was hit earlier in the week with the 
most snow. Snow totals will continue to monitored and refined as 
the storm approaches.

Widespread travel impacts are expected Friday into Saturday.
Consider altering, delaying or even canceling travel plans if
conditions warrant it.

Bitterly cold air arrives as this storm system exits the area.
This will lead to wind chills of 20 to 30 below by Saturday
night.

WIZ032>034-121000-
/O.UPG.KARX.WS.A.0003.240112T0600Z-240113T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KARX.WS.W.0002.240112T0600Z-240113T1800Z/
Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-
Including the cities of Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
and Black River Falls
223 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 
  11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Buffalo, Trempealeau and Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$

WIZ017-029-121000-
/O.UPG.KARX.WS.A.0003.240112T0600Z-240113T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KARX.WS.W.0002.240112T0600Z-240113T1800Z/
Taylor-Clark-
Including the cities of Medford and Neillsville
223 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Taylor and Clark Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ011-030-MNZ096-WIZ041>044-053>055-061-121000-
/O.EXT.KARX.WS.W.0002.240112T0600Z-240113T1800Z/
Allamakee-Clayton-Houston-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-
Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Waukon, Elkader, Caledonia, La Crosse, 
Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, 
Richland Center, and Platteville
223 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 
  13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.  
  Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota,
visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit
511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ008>010-018-019-029-MNZ079-086>088-094-095-121000-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0002.240112T0600Z-240113T1500Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Wabasha-Dodge-
Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, 
New Hampton, Oelwein, Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, 
Austin, and Preston
223 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 9 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 
  12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota,
visit 511mn.org for road conditions.

&&

$$

Boyne
791 
WWUS43 KARX 120353
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
953 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

...Winter Storm Brings Snow, Wind To The Region Friday Into
Saturday Morning...

.A potent winter storm promises heavy snow and strong winds from
Friday into Saturday morning. The bulk of the snow will fall 
Friday with accumulations upwards of a foot expected for some. 
Snowfall rates 1/2 to 1 inch per hour will be common Friday. Winds
ramp up Friday afternoon, gusting from 30 to 40 mph into early 
Saturday morning. Blowing and drifting snows will result, and 
localized white-out conditions could be realized...especially 
across the open, unsheltered areas of southeast Minnesota and 
northeast Iowa.

Travel will become hazardous for most of the region, potentially
impossible where snowfall and winds are the highest. Consider 
altering, delaying or even canceling travel plans if conditions 
warrant it.

Bitterly cold air arrives as this storm system exits the area with 
wind chills of 20 to 30 below by Saturday night.

IAZ008>010-018-019-029-MNZ079-086>088-094-095-121200-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0002.240112T0600Z-240113T1500Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Wabasha-Dodge-
Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, 
New Hampton, Oelwein, Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, 
Austin, and Preston
953 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow with accumulations of 7 to 12 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 40 mph producing patchy blowing and drifting
  the snow.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the morning and evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota,
visit 511mn.org for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ011-030-MNZ096-WIZ032>034-041>044-053>055-061-121200-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0002.240112T0600Z-240113T1800Z/
Allamakee-Clayton-Houston-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-
Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Waukon, Elkader, Caledonia, Alma, 
Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, 
Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, 
and Platteville
953 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow with accumulations of 9 to 12 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 40 mph producing patchy blowing and drifting
  the snow.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The
  hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota,
visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit
511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$

WIZ017-029-121200-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0002.240112T0600Z-240113T1800Z/
Taylor-Clark-
Including the cities of Medford and Neillsville
953 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow with accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 40 mph producing patchy blowing and drifting
  the snow.

* WHERE...Taylor and Clark Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$

Rieck
140 
WWUS43 KARX 120910
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
310 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...Dangerous Winter Storm Today Through Early Saturday...

.Snow will develop from the south early this morning. The heaviest
snow will fall during the day today with accumulations near or
exceeding a foot expected for some by early Saturday. Snowfall 
rates 1/2 to 1 inch per hour will be common. Winds will gust from 
30 to 40 mph this afternoon into early Saturday morning with blowing
and drifting snow, including localized whiteout conditions, 
especially across the open, unsheltered areas of southeast 
Minnesota and northeast Iowa.

Travel will become hazardous for most of the region, potentially
impossible where snowfall and winds are the highest. Consider
altering, delaying or even canceling travel plans if conditions
warrant it.

Bitterly cold air arrives as this storm system exits the area
with wind chills of 20 to 30 below by Saturday night.

IAZ008>010-018-019-029-MNZ079-086>088-094-095-121715-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T1500Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Wabasha-Dodge-
Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, 
New Hampton, Oelwein, Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, 
Austin, and Preston
310 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 11
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph this afternoon and
  evening producing blowing and drifting snow in open areas.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility with localized whiteouts 
  possible. Sporadic power outages could occur. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota,
visit 511mn.org for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ011-030-MNZ096-WIZ032>034-041>044-053>055-061-121715-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T1800Z/
Allamakee-Clayton-Houston-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-
Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Waukon, Elkader, Caledonia, Alma, 
Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, 
Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, 
and Platteville
310 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 10 to 15
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph this afternoon and
  tonight producing blowing and drifting snow in open areas.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Sporadic
  power outages could occur. The hazardous conditions will impact
  the morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota,
visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit
511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$

WIZ017-029-121715-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T1800Z/
Taylor-Clark-
Including the cities of Medford and Neillsville
310 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph this afternoon and
  tonight producing blowing and drifting snow in open areas.

* WHERE...Taylor and Clark Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility with localized whiteouts 
  possible. Sporadic power outages could occur. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$
137 
WWUS43 KARX 121143
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
543 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...Dangerous Winter Storm Today Through Early Saturday...

.Snow has been developing early this morning from south to north
with many roads near and south of Interstate 90 reported to be slippery
or snow-covered. Snow will continue to increase this morning with
rates as high as 1 inch per hour at times, especially across far 
northeast Iowa through southwest and central Wisconsin. Winds will
increase later today leading to blowing and drifting in open
areas. 

Travel will become hazardous for most of the region, potentially
impossible where snowfall and winds are the highest. Consider
altering, delaying or even canceling travel plans if conditions
warrant it.

Bitterly cold air arrives as this storm system exits the area
with wind chills of 20 to 30 below by Saturday night.

IAZ008>010-018-019-029-MNZ079-086>088-094-095-121945-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T1500Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Wabasha-Dodge-
Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, 
New Hampton, Oelwein, Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, 
Austin, and Preston
543 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 11 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph this afternoon and 
  evening producing blowing and drifting snow in open areas.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility with localized whiteouts 
  possible. Sporadic power outages could occur. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota,
visit 511mn.org for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ011-030-MNZ096-WIZ032>034-041>044-053>055-061-121945-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T1800Z/
Allamakee-Clayton-Houston-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-
Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Waukon, Elkader, Caledonia, Alma, 
Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, 
Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, 
and Platteville
543 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 10 to 15 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph this afternoon and 
  tonight producing blowing and drifting snow in open areas.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Sporadic 
  power outages could occur. The hazardous conditions will 
  impact the morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota,
visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit
511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$

WIZ017-029-121945-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T1800Z/
Taylor-Clark-
Including the cities of Medford and Neillsville
543 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph this afternoon and 
  tonight producing blowing and drifting snow in open areas.

* WHERE...Taylor and Clark Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility with localized whiteouts 
  possible. Sporadic power outages could occur. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$
715 
WWUS43 KARX 121656
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1056 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...Dangerous Winter Storm through Early Saturday...

.The winds across parts of northeast Iowa and Grant County in
southwest Wisconsin are expected to strengthen from mid to late 
afternoon and then continue through midnight. Sustained winds will
range from 30 to 35 mph and wind gust will be as high as 45 mph.
Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility to near white 
out or blizzard conditions at times, especially in rural or open 
areas. 

Heavy snow will continue to fall south of a Charles City 
Iowa to Wisconsin Rapids line. Snow rates will be as high as 1 
inch per hour at times, especially across northeast Iowa through 
southwest and central Wisconsin. Winds will increase later this 
afternoon leading to blowing and drifting in open areas.

Travel will become hazardous for most of the region, potentially
impossible where snowfall and winds are the highest. Consider
altering, delaying or even canceling travel plans if conditions
warrant it.

Bitterly cold air arrives as this storm system exits the area
with wind chills of 20 to 30 below by Saturday night.

IAZ030-WIZ061-130100-
/O.NEW.KARX.BZ.W.0001.240112T2300Z-240113T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KARX.WS.W.0003.240113T0600Z-240113T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KARX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T2300Z/
Clayton-Grant-
Including the cities of Elkader and Platteville
1056 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 9
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. The highest wind gusts
  will be from 5 PM through midnight. During this time period there
  will be blizzard conditions.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Clayton County. In Wisconsin, Grant County.

* WHEN...Winter Storm Warning until 5 PM CST this afternoon. For
  the Blizzard Warning from 5 PM this afternoon to midnight CST
  tonight. Winter Storm Warning from midnight tonight to noon CST
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel is not advised from late afternoon through 
  evening. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. 

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. 

In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin,
visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ008-018-019-029-130100-
/O.NEW.KARX.BZ.W.0001.240112T2100Z-240113T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KARX.WS.W.0003.240113T0600Z-240113T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KARX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T2100Z/
Mitchell-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Including the cities of Osage, Charles City, New Hampton, 
and Oelwein
1056 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT 
CST TONIGHT...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 7
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. The highest wind gusts
  will be from 3 PM through midnight. During this time period
  there will be blizzard conditions.

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

* WHEN...Winter Storm Warning through 3 PM CST this afternoon.
  Blizzard Warning from 3 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight. 
  Winter Storm Warning from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel is not advised from mid-afternoon through 
  evening. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. 

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. 

Visit 511ia.org for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ009-010-MNZ079-086>088-094-095-130100-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T1500Z/
Howard-Winneshiek-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Cresco, Decorah, Wabasha, Dodge Center, 
Rochester, Winona, Austin, and Preston
1056 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 9 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota,
visit 511mn.org for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ011-MNZ096-WIZ032>034-041>044-053>055-130100-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T1800Z/
Allamakee-Houston-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-
Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-
Including the cities of Waukon, Caledonia, Alma, Arcadia, 
Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, 
Friendship, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, and Richland Center
1056 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 7 to 10 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota,
visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit
511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$

WIZ017-029-130100-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T1800Z/
Taylor-Clark-
Including the cities of Medford and Neillsville
1056 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Taylor and Clark Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$

Boyne
539 
WWUS43 KARX 122049
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
249 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...Dangerous Winter Storm Peaking Now and into the Evening...

.A complex winter storm continues to bring heavy snow to central 
and southwest Wisconsin into far northeast Iowa. Winds were also 
on the increase with blowing and drifting now becoming more of a 
problem across parts of Iowa...mainly southwest of Highway 52. 
Further northwest snow was not as heavy and snow amount forecasts 
have been lowered northwest of a line from Austin to Winona 
Minnesota to Medford Wisconsin. The Winter Storm Warning was 
replaced by an Advisory for much of that area. 

The winter storm will continue to bring snow, heaviest east and 
south of the La Crosse - Winona area through the evening before 
becoming lighter. Whiteout conditions will become more widespread 
near and southwest of Highway 52 in northeast Iowa and extreme
southwest Wisconsin. Travel will become more dangerous after 
sunset with darkness and whiteout in blowing snow there as winds 
gust to 45 mph. Consider altering, delaying or even canceling 
travel plans through the evening. 

Bitterly cold air arrives as this storm system exits the area
with wind chills of 20 to 30 below by Saturday night.

IAZ008-018-019-029-130500-
/O.CAN.KARX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T2100Z/
/O.CAN.KARX.WS.W.0003.240113T0600Z-240113T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KARX.WW.Y.0002.240113T0600Z-240114T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KARX.BZ.W.0001.240112T2049Z-240113T0600Z/
Mitchell-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Including the cities of Osage, Charles City, New Hampton, 
and Oelwein
249 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST 
TONIGHT... 
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT 
TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected with drastically reduced
  visibilities near zero in whiteout conditions. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Blizzard Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the 
  Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel is not advised through evening. Blowing snow 
  will significantly reduce visibility. The 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, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, 
stay with your vehicle. 

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Visit 511ia.org for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ030-WIZ061-130500-
/O.CAN.KARX.WS.W.0003.240113T0600Z-240113T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KARX.WW.Y.0002.240113T0600Z-240114T0000Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T2300Z/
/O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0001.240112T2300Z-240113T0600Z/
Clayton-Grant-
Including the cities of Elkader and Platteville
249 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected with whiteout in open areas.
  Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as 
  high as 45 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. 
  Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as 
  high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Clayton County. In Wisconsin, Grant County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Blizzard Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon 
  to midnight CST tonight. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 
  midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with heavy snow and
  blowing snow into the evening. Blowing snow will significantly 
  reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the 
  evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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. 

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin,
visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$

MNZ079-086-087-130500-
/O.CAN.KARX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KARX.WW.Y.0002.240112T2049Z-240114T0000Z/
Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Dodge Center, and Rochester
249 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the evening commute. The 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. 

Visit 511mn.org for road conditions.

&&

$$

WIZ017-130500-
/O.CAN.KARX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KARX.WW.Y.0002.240112T2049Z-240114T0000Z/
Taylor-
Including the city of Medford
249 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Taylor County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday.

* 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. 

Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ009-130500-
/O.UPG.KARX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KARX.WW.Y.0002.240113T0600Z-240114T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KARX.BZ.W.0001.240112T2049Z-240113T0600Z/
Howard-
Including the city of Cresco
249 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST 
TONIGHT... 
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT 
TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected with drastically reduced
  visibilities near zero in whiteout conditions. Total snow
  accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 
  mph.

* WHERE...Howard Counties.

* WHEN...Blizzard Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the 
  Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel is not advised from mid-afternoon through
  evening. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The
  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, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Visit 511ia.org for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ010-011-MNZ088-094>096-WIZ029-032>034-041>044-053>055-130500-
/O.NEW.KARX.WW.Y.0002.240113T0600Z-240114T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KARX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T0600Z/
Winneshiek-Allamakee-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Clark-Buffalo-
Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-
Richland-
Including the cities of Decorah, Waukon, Winona, Austin, Preston,
Caledonia, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, and Richland Center
249 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Winds gusting
  as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, lighter snow
  expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 13 inches, lesser
  amounts north and west of La Crosse Wisconsin. Winds gusting as
  high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until midnight CST 
  tonight. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight 
  tonight to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota,
visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit
511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$
Baumgardt/Boyne
832 
WWUS43 KARX 122110
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
310 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...Dangerous Winter Storm Peaking Now and into the Evening...

.A complex winter storm continues to bring heavy snow to central
and southwest Wisconsin into far northeast Iowa. Winds were also
on the increase with blowing and drifting now becoming more of a
problem across parts of Iowa...mainly southwest of Highway 52.
Further northwest snow was not as heavy and snow amount forecasts
have been lowered northwest of a line from Austin to Winona
Minnesota to Medford Wisconsin. The Winter Storm Warning was
replaced by an Advisory for much of that area.

The winter storm will continue to bring snow, heaviest east and
south of the La Crosse - Winona area through the evening before
becoming lighter. Whiteout conditions will become more widespread
near and southwest of Highway 52 in northeast Iowa and extreme
southwest Wisconsin. Travel will become more dangerous after
sunset with darkness and whiteout in blowing snow there as winds
gust to 45 mph. Consider altering, delaying or even canceling
travel plans through the evening.

Bitterly cold air arrives as this storm system exits the area
with wind chills of 20 to 30 below by Saturday night.

IAZ030-WIZ061-130515-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T2300Z/
/O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0001.240112T2300Z-240113T0600Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.240113T0600Z-240114T0000Z/
Clayton-Grant-
Including the cities of Elkader and Platteville
310 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected with whiteout in open 
  areas. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, 
  snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Clayton County. In Wisconsin, Grant County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Blizzard Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon 
  to midnight CST tonight. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 
  midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with heavy snow and 
  blowing snow into the evening. Blowing snow will significantly 
  reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the 
  evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit
511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ008-009-018-019-029-130515-
/O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240113T0600Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.240113T0600Z-240114T0000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Charles City, New Hampton,
and Oelwein
310 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected with drastically reduced 
  visibilities near zero in whiteout conditions. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 
  mph.

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

* WHEN...Blizzard Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the 
  Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel is not advised through evening. Blowing snow 
  will significantly reduce visibility. The 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, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Visit 511ia.org for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ010-011-MNZ088-094>096-WIZ029-032>034-041>044-053>055-130515-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T0600Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.240113T0600Z-240114T0000Z/
Winneshiek-Allamakee-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Clark-Buffalo-
Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-
Richland-
Including the cities of Decorah, Waukon, Winona, Austin, Preston,
Caledonia, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, and Richland Center
310 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Winds gusting 
  as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, lighter 
  snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 13 inches, 
  lesser amounts north and west of La Crosse Wisconsin. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until midnight CST 
  tonight. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight 
  tonight to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota, visit
511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for
road conditions.

&&

$$

MNZ079-086-087-WIZ017-130515-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/
Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Taylor-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, 
and Medford
310 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute. The 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.

Visit 511mn.org for road conditions.

&&

$$
793 
WWUS43 KARX 130047
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
647 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...Dangerous Winter Storm Continues, Winds Increasing...

.A complex winter storm continues to drop heavy snow over
eastern Wisconsin, stretching westward into west-central
Wisconsin. Bands of moderate to light snow were found across
southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. Winds are on the increase
with gusts upwards of 45 mph across parts of northeast 
Iowa...resulting in blizzard conditions.

Blowing and drifting will become more widespread this evening as
winds continue to ramp up. Highest impacts will be across parts of 
northeast Iowa into southwest Wisconsin with blizzard conditions, 
and also along and southwest of Highway 52 in southeast Minnesota
where blowing and drifting will drop visibilities to 1/2 mile at
times. 

Snow will continue to fall through the evening hours, but will
decrease in intensity and become more focused along and north of 
Interstate 90 moving into the overnight. 

Travel is hazardous to dangerous for many tonight, especially
where higher snow totals and strongest winds are occurring. 
Consider altering, delaying or even canceling travel plans through
the evening.

Bitterly cold air arrives as this storm system exits the area
with wind chills of 20 to 30 below by Saturday night.

IAZ008-009-018-019-029-130900-
/O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240113T0600Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.240113T0600Z-240114T0000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Charles City, New Hampton,
and Oelwein
647 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected with drastically reduced
  visibilities near zero in whiteout conditions. Additional snow
  accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until midnight CST tonight. 
  For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 PM 
  CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel is not advised through evening. Blowing snow
  will significantly reduce visibility. The 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, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Visit 511ia.org for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ030-WIZ061-130900-
/O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240113T0600Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.240113T0600Z-240114T0000Z/
Clayton-Grant-
Including the cities of Elkader and Platteville
647 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected with whiteout in open areas.
  Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as
  high as 45 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected.
  Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as 
  high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Clayton County. In Wisconsin, Grant County.

* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until midnight CST tonight. 
  For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 PM 
  CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with heavy snow and
  blowing snow into the evening. Blowing snow will significantly
  reduce visibility. The 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, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin,
visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ010-011-MNZ088-094>096-WIZ029-032>034-041>044-053>055-130900-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T0600Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.240113T0600Z-240114T0000Z/
Winneshiek-Allamakee-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Clark-Buffalo-
Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-
Richland-
Including the cities of Decorah, Waukon, Winona, Austin, Preston,
Caledonia, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, and Richland Center
647 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Winds gusting 
  as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, lighter snow
  expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 13 inches, lesser 
  amounts north and west of La Crosse Wisconsin. Winds gusting as 
  high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until midnight CST 
  tonight. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight 
  tonight to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as 
  low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as
  little as 30 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota,
visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit
511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$

MNZ079-086-087-WIZ017-130900-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/
Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Taylor-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, 
and Medford
647 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wabasha, Dodge and Olmsted Counties. In 
  Wisconsin, Taylor County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The 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. 

In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin,
visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$

Rieck
959 
WWUS43 KARX 130424
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1024 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...Hazardous Conditions Continue, Winter Storm Exiting East...

.As a winter storm continues to progress northeast overnight, 
widespread snow will continue across the region. While the 
chances for heavy snow are diminishing, snow may lead to 
additional accumulations of 1 to 3 inches overnight with the 
focus of snow being along and north of I-90. Snow showers during 
the day tomorrow could lead to further accumulations of up to an 
inch. 

With winds decreasing in strength overnight expecting blizzard
conditions to no longer be a threat. However, blowing and drifting
snow will continue to be a concern into tomorrow. 

Travel remains hazardous at this time, especially where snow
totals are the highest and winds remain strong. Consider making
alterations or canceling any travel plans overnight. 

Behind this system, bitterly cold air moves ino the region with
wind chills of 20 to 35 degrees below zero beginning Saturday
night. 


IAZ008-009-018-019-029-131230-
/O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240113T0600Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.240113T0600Z-240114T0000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Charles City, New Hampton,
and Oelwein
1024 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting 
  as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow 
  expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until midnight CST tonight. 
  For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 25 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, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Visit 511ia.org for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ030-WIZ061-131230-
/O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240113T0600Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.240113T0600Z-240114T0000Z/
Clayton-Grant-
Including the cities of Elkader and Platteville
1024 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting 
  as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow 
  expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Clayton County. In Wisconsin, Grant County.

* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until midnight CST tonight. 
  For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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. 

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin,
visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ010-011-MNZ088-094>096-WIZ029-032>034-041>044-053>055-131230-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T0600Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.240113T0600Z-240114T0000Z/
Winneshiek-Allamakee-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Clark-Buffalo-
Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-
Richland-
Including the cities of Decorah, Waukon, Winona, Austin, Preston,
Caledonia, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, and Richland Center
1024 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional 
  snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 
  40 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 
  35 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until midnight CST 
  tonight. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota,
visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit
511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$

MNZ079-086-087-WIZ017-131230-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/
Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Taylor-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, 
and Medford
1024 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wabasha, Dodge and Olmsted Counties. In 
  Wisconsin, Taylor County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 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. 

In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin,
visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$

Naylor

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 La Crosse, WI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Jan 11, 2:15 AM CST, 10 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Winter storm will bring a new round of heavy snow and related travel impacts to the region starting late tonight. Higher confidence in heavy snow plus wind component has led to some upgrades to Winter Storm Warnings. Friday and Friday night will have highest impacts.
  • Bitterly cold air moves in starting Saturday which could lead to a period of wind chill related headlines. Wind chills of -20 to -30 expected.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 11, 2:15 AM CST, 10 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
215 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Winter storm will bring a new round of heavy snow and related
  travel impacts to the region starting late tonight. Higher
  confidence in heavy snow plus wind component has led to some
  upgrades to Winter Storm Warnings. Friday and Friday night
  will have highest impacts.

- Bitterly cold air moves in starting Saturday which could lead
  to a period of wind chill related headlines. Wind chills of
  -20 to -30 expected.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 215 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

Early this morning: Snow exiting

Passing short wave and related snow should exit our Wisconsin
counties quickly this morning. Bands of dendritic snow has
produced a fluffy 1 to 2 inches in some areas. This could lead
to some minor, morning commute issues.

Late Tonight thru Saturday: Significant Winter Storm details

Winter has kicked into full gear as we prepare for yet another
larger, dynamic system to close out the week, followed by first
true arctic push of colder air. Still lots of details to work
out with relatively large ranges in possible snowfall outcomes
leading to limited confidence.

As main wave in question rounds base of western trough and ejects
northeast towards the Great Lakes on Friday, lots of dynamics in
play that will lead to impressive cyclogenesis. Based on 11.03z RAP
surface low will deepen from 996 mb near Kansas City tonight to 966
mb over Lake Michigan east of Milwaukee by Friday evening. Hints of
coupled jet streaks across the region as well with divergence aloft
and broad, strong lift as wave becomes negatively tilted and swings
into Great Lakes. To no surprise low level wind field is quite
strong ahead of low advecting moisture into the system as it lifts
northeast, with hints of strong isentropic lift and mid level
frontogenetic banding. In fact, this feature could lead to high
snowfall rates /2"+ per hour/ early Friday morning as forcing lifts
north.

While probabilities still suggest higher snowfall totals could be
across northeast Iowa into the southern half of Wisconsin again,
some of the CAMS data, that is now getting into ensemble outcomes,
hint that deformation area may advect northward and become
orientated more along and just north of Interstate 90. This would
bring higher snowfall totals further north and an overall broader
coverage of warning level snows. Another scenario is dry slot with
such a dynamic system actually gets into southwest Wisconsin leading
to more convective features /do I dare say thunder snow?/ but highly
variable snowfall amounts.

Hoping that snowfall amounts become a bit more clear in the next 12-
18 hours, will be going with fairly broad coverage at this point
with a general 6-9 inch possibility most areas. This storm seems
increasingly difficult to nail down an exact path for the
deformation area and with higher moisture input with convective
features, plus duration, some higher totals are well in the realm of
solutions. After coordination with surrounding forecast offices,
have upgraded some counties where confidence is a bit higher
into warnings. Later upgrades likely in next shift.

Let us not forget about the wind component. As surface low deepens
late Friday, expect increase in low level wind field leading to
periods of blowing and drifting. Strongest winds initially remain
outside our immediate forecast area but by Friday evening, many
areas could be seeing gusts at or above 40 mph leading to some local
whiteout conditions. Moderate to major impacts are likely, mainly to
travel, especially Friday evening. Sporadic power outages possible
as well. Favored areas for blowing would be northeast Iowa and parts
of central Wisconsin.

As snow gradually tapers off Saturday morning, focus shifts to cold
and related wind chills. Advisory level wind chill values /-20 or
lower/ will enter the picture by Saturday night as winds remain up.
Would expect later headlines to address wind chill impacts well into
Sunday.

Looking ahead, area remains in northwest flow with mean upper trough
across eastern Canada and states. While we will probably see periods
of flurries, no larger weather systems in the offing going into next
week with a gradual moderating trend. Still will be seeing below
normal temperatures though, especially with a growing snow pack.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1015 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2024

CIGS: IFR/MVFR favored into Thu afternoon as a shortwave trough
swings across the region. Short term guidance showing more agreement
in lifting cigs to VFR toward 00z Fri, although the RAP still
leaning into at last MVFR. Will side with the more optimistic
solutions. MVFR/IFR look to return overnight Thu as the next winter
storm spreads clouds/snow northward.

WX/vsby: upper level shortwave trough is bringing areas of -sn to
the area with CAMS/short term models continue to pull it
east/northeast overnight. Latest trends push the west edge past KRST
before 06z and closer to 08z for KLSE. VSBY restrictions mostly IFR
(1-2sm) with the snow. Roughly around an 1" expected.

Another round of widespread snow starts to move in with a winter
storm mostly over Thu, persisting through Friday night. Several
inches expected with at least 1-2SM vsbys, but likely sub 1SM at
times if current storm track holds (and strong winds realized).

WINDS: swing from light southeast to light northwest overnight. Look
to become more westerly Thu.

Winds are going to be on the increase as we move into Friday as a
potent winter storms tracks southeast of the local area. 30-40 mph
gusts possible Fri afternoon into Sat morning.

&&

.ARX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...Winter Storm Warning from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST
     Saturday for WIZ053>055-061.
     Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through Saturday morning
     for WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044.
MN...Winter Storm Warning from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST
     Saturday for MNZ079-086>088-094>096.
IA...Winter Storm Warning from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST
     Saturday for IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030.

&&

DISCUSSION...Shea
AVIATION...Rieck
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 10, 2:32 PM CST, 11 hours 53 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
232 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2024

IAZ010-011-029-030-WIZ043-044-053>055-061-120045-
Winneshiek-Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-
Richland-Grant-
232 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2024

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Accumulating snow tonight with amounts of 2 to 4 inches expected.
Be alert for slick roads.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

A winter storm watch is in effect for late Thursday night into
Saturday morning. Be prepared for significant travel impacts.

Well below normal temperatures will produce wind chill values of
20 to 30 degrees below zero from late Saturday into next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

No action needed.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

IAZ008-009-018-019-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-032>034-041-
042-120045-
Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-
Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-
La Crosse-Monroe-
232 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2024

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

A winter storm watch is in effect for late Thursday night into
Saturday morning. Be prepared for significant travel impacts.

Well below normal temperatures will produce wind chill values of
20 to 30 degrees below zero from late Saturday into next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

No action needed.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

KDS

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jan 10, 10:57 PM CST, 3 hours 28 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1057 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1030 PM     Snow             Rochester               44.02N 92.47W
01/10/2024  E1.2 inch        Olmsted            MN   Public

&&
Local storm report, Jan 11, 12:31 AM CST, 1 hour 54 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1231 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1130 PM     Snow             3 N Dorchester          45.04N 90.34W
01/10/2024  M1.8 inch        Taylor             WI   Public

&&
Local storm report, Jan 11, 1:23 AM CST, 1 hour 2 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
123 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1237 AM     Snow             West Union              42.96N 91.81W
01/11/2024  M1.3 inch        Fayette            IA   Public

&&

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Sources

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