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Winter Storm Warning 8, NWS La Crosse, WI
NWS La Crosse, WI issued this winter storm warning at Dec 27, 2025, 2:17 PM CST for 11 counties in Wisconsin; 7 counties in Minnesota; Allamakee County, Winneshiek County, Iowa. It took effect at Dec 28, 2025, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 19 hr. 37 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
- Dec 27, 2025, 2:17 PM CST (20:17 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 28, 2025, 12:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Dec 29, 2025, 6:40 AM CST
- In force
- 19 hr
- Issued by
- NWS La Crosse, WI
Counties Allamakee 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, Jackson County, WI, Juneau County, WI, La Crosse County, WI, Monroe County, WI, Taylor County, WI, Trempealeau County, WI, Vernon County, WI
The radar
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 21 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 12:00 PM CST | SNOW 2.6 | 3 N Stewartville, MN | Still snowing. |
| Dec 28, 12:00 PM CST | SNOW 2.6 | 3 N Stewartville, MN | |
| Dec 28, 3:03 PM CST | SNOW 3 | Westboro, WI | Still snowing. |
| Dec 28, 3:10 PM CST | SNOW 2 | 5 Nne Northfield, WI | |
| Dec 28, 4:03 PM CST | SNOW 0.8 | Eastman, WI | |
| Dec 28, 4:22 PM CST | SNOW 2.7 | 2 Nnw Wilson, MN | Still snowing. |
| Dec 28, 4:58 PM CST | SNOW 2.3 | Mondovi, WI | |
| Dec 28, 5:00 PM CST | SNOW 2.5 | 3 N Dorchester, WI | Still snowing. |
| Dec 28, 6:00 PM CST | SNOW 1.4 | 2 E La Crosse, WI | |
| Dec 28, 6:11 PM CST | SNOW 4 | 1 Sw Oronoco, MN | |
| Dec 28, 6:42 PM CST | SNOW 2 | 1 N Sparta, WI | Via social media. Still snowing. |
| Dec 28, 7:00 PM CST | SNOW 3 | 2 Nne Rochester, MN | Still snowing. |
| Dec 28, 7:00 PM CST | SNOW 4 | Stewartville, MN | Still snowing. |
| Dec 28, 7:18 PM CST | SNOW 3 | Tomah, WI | Still snowing. |
| Dec 28, 7:28 PM CST | SNOW 2.3 | Rochester, MN | Still snowing. |
| Dec 28, 7:30 PM CST | SNOW 5 | Westboro, WI | Via social media. Still snowing. |
| Dec 28, 7:32 PM CST | SNOW 2 | Cataract, WI | Via social media. Still snowing. |
| Dec 28, 7:33 PM CST | SNOW 3 | Westby, WI | Via social media. Still snowing. |
| Dec 28, 7:40 PM CST | SNOW 1.1 | 5 Nw Millston, WI | Via social media. Still snowing. |
| Dec 28, 7:48 PM CST | SNOW 1.3 | 4 Wsw Austin, MN | Via social media. Still snowing. |
| Dec 28, 8:21 PM CST | SNOW 5 | Wilson, MN | Via social media. Still snowing. |
| Dec 28, 8:50 PM CST | SNOW 4 | 1 Nw Rochester, MN | Via social media. Still snowing. |
| Dec 29, 1:15 AM CST | SNOW 5 | 2 N Dorchester, WI | |
| Dec 29, 4:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.1 | 1 Ese Austin, MN | Cocorahs station MN-MW-20 Austin 1.1 ESE. |
| Dec 29, 5:00 AM CST | SNOW 6 | 3 Ne Rochester, MN | Cocorahs station MN-OL-18 2 NE Rochester. |
| Dec 29, 5:25 AM CST | SNOW 2.9 | 1 Ne Prairie Du Chien, WI | |
| Dec 29, 5:30 AM CST | SNOW 3 | 8 Nw Willard, WI | Cocorahs station WI-CK-10 Thorp 10.1 S. |
| Dec 29, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.7 | French Island, WI | |
| Dec 29, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.1 | Lanesboro, MN | Cocorahs station MN-FM-18 Lanesboro 0.2 SSW. |
| Dec 29, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.2 | 2 Wsw Rochester, MN | Cocorahs station MN-OL-42 Rochester 1.5 WSW. |
| Dec 29, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.8 | 2 E La Crosse, WI | |
| Dec 29, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.9 | Thorp, WI | Cocorahs station WI-CK-13 Thorp 0.5 NNE. |
| Dec 29, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 4 | Caledonia, MN | CO-OP Observer station CLDM5 Caledonia. |
| Dec 29, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 5.7 | 3 N Stewartville, MN | |
| Dec 29, 6:24 AM CST | SNOW 5.8 | 5 Ne Montana, WI | Cocorahs station WI-BF-2 Mondovi 12.1 SSE. |
| Dec 29, 6:30 AM CST | SNOW 1 | 1 Ese Mauston, WI | CO-OP Observer station MAUW3 1.0 E Mauston. |
| Dec 29, 6:30 AM CST | SNOW 6 | Hayfield, MN | Cocorahs station MN-DD-14 Hayfield 0.3 SSE. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 203 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
- 574 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 66 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 287 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 337 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
872 WWUS43 KARX 272017 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 217 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...WINTER STORM BRINGS HAZARDOUS TRAVEL SUNDAY, SUNDAY NIGHT... .A potent winter storm will bring several inches of snow to the region along with northwest winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Blowing and drifting is expected with near blizzard conditions possible over the open and unsheltered locations of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. Drizzle moves in intially but transitions to a wintry mix and then snow from the west to east Sunday morning into the afternoon. Snow will fall across all areas by the evening. Temperatures fall off rapidly during the day Sunday in the wake of a passing cold front, freezing standing water and untreated wet surfaces. Winds will also be on the increase by Sunday afternoon, staying strong and gusty into Monday morning. Travel will be slippery to treacherous for many locations, dangerous in others where blowing and drifting is widespread. Be prepared to alter or cancel travel plans. Check on road conditions before venturing out. MNZ079-088-WIZ032-280915- /O.UPG.KARX.WS.A.0007.251228T1500Z-251229T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KARX.WS.W.0008.251228T1800Z-251229T1500Z/ Wabasha-Winona-Buffalo- Including the cities of Alma, Wabasha, and Winona 217 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow with accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Wabasha and Winona Counties. In Wisconsin, Buffalo County. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ086-087-094-095-280915- /O.UPG.KARX.WS.A.0007.251228T1500Z-251229T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KARX.WS.W.0008.251228T1800Z-251229T1500Z/ Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore- Including the cities of Austin, Rochester, Dodge Center, and Preston 217 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow with accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Dodge, Fillmore, Mower, and Olmsted Counties. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ WIZ033-280915- /O.UPG.KARX.WS.A.0007.251228T1500Z-251229T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KARX.WS.W.0008.251228T2100Z-251229T1800Z/ Trempealeau- Including the cities of Arcadia and Whitehall 217 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow with accumulations between 5 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Trempealeau County. * WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ096-WIZ017-029-034-041>044-280915- /O.UPG.KARX.WS.A.0007.251228T2100Z-251229T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KARX.WS.W.0008.251228T2100Z-251229T1800Z/ Houston-Taylor-Clark-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams- Including the cities of La Crosse, Sparta, Mauston, Tomah, Friendship, Caledonia, Neillsville, Medford, and Black River Falls 217 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow with accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and central, north central, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ IAZ008-009-018-019-280915- /O.UPG.KARX.WS.A.0007.251228T1500Z-251229T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KARX.WW.Y.0021.251228T1800Z-251229T1500Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw- Including the cities of Cresco, Charles City, New Hampton, and Osage 217 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow with accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Floyd, Mitchell, Chickasaw, and Howard Counties. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511ia.org for road conditions. && $$ IAZ029-030-WIZ061-280915- /O.EXA.KARX.WW.Y.0021.251228T2100Z-251229T1800Z/ Fayette-Clayton-Grant- Including the cities of Platteville, Oelwein, and Elkader 217 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow with accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Iowa, Clayton and Fayette Counties. In Wisconsin, Grant County. * WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ IAZ010-011-WIZ053>055-280915- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0021.251228T2100Z-251229T1800Z/ Winneshiek-Allamakee-Vernon-Crawford-Richland- Including the cities of Waukon, Richland Center, Decorah, Prairie Du Chien, and Viroqua 217 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow with accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Iowa, Allamakee and Winneshiek Counties. In Wisconsin, Crawford, Richland, and Vernon Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ Rieck
7 follow-up statements
178 WWUS43 KARX 280348 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 948 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...WINTER STORM BRINGS HAZARDOUS TRAVEL SUNDAY AFTERNOON INTO MONDAY MORNING... .A potent winter storm will bring widespread moderate to heavy snow to the region along with northwest winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Blowing and drifting is expected with blizzard conditions likely over the open and unsheltered locations of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. Rain during the morning transitions to a wintry mix and then snow from the west to east through Sunday afternoon. Snow will fall across all areas by the evening. Temperatures fall off rapidly during the day Sunday in the wake of a passing cold front, freezing standing water and untreated wet surfaces. Winds will also be on the increase by Sunday afternoon, staying strong and gusty into Monday morning. Travel will be slippery to treacherous for many locations, dangerous in others where blowing and drifting is widespread. Be prepared to alter or cancel travel plans. Check on road conditions before venturing out. MNZ086-087-094-095-281200- /O.UPG.KARX.WS.W.0008.251228T1800Z-251229T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KARX.BZ.W.0004.251228T1800Z-251229T1500Z/ Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore- Including the cities of Rochester, Dodge Center, Austin, and Preston 948 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected with total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Dodge, Fillmore, Mower, and Olmsted Counties. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst of the blizzard conditions are likely to be Sunday evening into Monday morning. 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 Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ IAZ008-009-018-019-281200- /O.UPG.KARX.WW.Y.0021.251228T1800Z-251229T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KARX.BZ.W.0004.251228T1800Z-251229T1500Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw- Including the cities of Charles City, New Hampton, Osage, and Cresco 948 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected with total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Floyd, Mitchell, Chickasaw, and Howard Counties. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst of the blizzard conditions are likely to be Sunday evening into Monday morning. 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 Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ079-088-WIZ032-281200- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0008.251228T1800Z-251229T1500Z/ Wabasha-Winona-Buffalo- Including the cities of Wabasha, Winona, and Alma 948 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected with total snow accumulations between 7 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Wabasha and Winona Counties. In Wisconsin, Buffalo County. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ096-WIZ017-029-033-034-041>044-281200- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0008.251228T2100Z-251229T1800Z/ Houston-Taylor-Clark-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau- Adams- Including the cities of Medford, Arcadia, La Crosse, Caledonia, Sparta, Neillsville, Mauston, Tomah, Friendship, Black River Falls, and Whitehall 948 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected with total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and central, north central, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ IAZ010-011-029-030-WIZ053>055-061-281200- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0021.251228T2100Z-251229T1800Z/ Winneshiek-Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton-Vernon-Crawford-Richland- Grant- Including the cities of Platteville, Viroqua, Richland Center, Oelwein, Waukon, Decorah, Elkader, and Prairie Du Chien 948 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ Skow
174 WWUS43 KARX 280911 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 311 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER STORM BRINGS HAZARDOUS TRAVEL THIS AFTERNOON INTO MONDAY MORNING... .A potent winter storm brings widespread moderate to heavy snow and strong northwest winds gusting near 45 mph. Blowing and drifting snow will result in blizzard conditions for open and unsheltered locations of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. Initial rain quickly switches to snow from west to east through the afternoon hours with snowfall rates in excess of 1" per hour possible through the evening hours. Rapidly decreasing temperatures through the afternoon will freeze standing water and untreated wet surfaces. Travel will be hazardous to treacherous for many locations and dangerous in others where blowing and drifting is widespread. Be prepared to alter or cancel travel plans. IAZ010-011-WIZ053-054-281800- /O.UPG.KARX.WW.Y.0021.251228T2100Z-251229T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KARX.WS.W.0008.251228T2100Z-251229T1800Z/ Winneshiek-Allamakee-Vernon-Crawford- Including the cities of Prairie Du Chien, Viroqua, Waukon, and Decorah 311 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Iowa, Allamakee and Winneshiek Counties. In Wisconsin, Crawford and Vernon Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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 Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ IAZ008-009-018-019-MNZ086-087-094-095-281800- /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0004.251228T1800Z-251229T1500Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore- Including the cities of Cresco, Preston, Rochester, New Hampton, Charles City, Dodge Center, Austin, and Osage 311 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ079-088-WIZ032-281800- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0008.251228T1800Z-251229T1500Z/ Wabasha-Winona-Buffalo- Including the cities of Alma, Wabasha, and Winona 311 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Wabasha and Winona Counties. In Wisconsin, Buffalo County. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ096-WIZ017-029-033-034-041>044-281800- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0008.251228T2100Z-251229T1800Z/ Houston-Taylor-Clark-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau- Adams- Including the cities of Neillsville, Arcadia, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, Caledonia, Medford, Sparta, Black River Falls, Whitehall, and La Crosse 311 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and central, north central, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ IAZ029-030-WIZ055-061-281800- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0021.251228T2100Z-251229T1800Z/ Fayette-Clayton-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Oelwein, Platteville, Richland Center, and Elkader 311 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Iowa, Clayton and Fayette Counties. In Wisconsin, Grant and Richland Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ JAR
972 WWUS43 KARX 281427 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 827 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER STORM BRINGS HAZARDOUS TRAVEL THIS AFTERNOON INTO MONDAY MORNING... .A potent winter storm brings widespread moderate to heavy snow and strong northwest winds gusting near 45 mph. Blowing and drifting snow will result in blizzard conditions for open and unsheltered locations of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. Initial rain quickly switches to snow from west to east through the afternoon hours with snowfall rates in excess of 1" per hour possible through the evening hours. Rapidly decreasing temperatures through the afternoon will freeze standing water and untreated wet surfaces. Travel will be hazardous to treacherous for many locations and dangerous in others where blowing and drifting is widespread. Be prepared to alter or cancel travel plans. IAZ010-282230- /O.UPG.KARX.WS.W.0008.251228T2100Z-251229T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KARX.BZ.W.0004.251228T1800Z-251229T1500Z/ Winneshiek- Including the cities of Decorah 827 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Winneshiek County. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Visit 511ia.org for road conditions. && $$ IAZ029-282230- /O.UPG.KARX.WW.Y.0021.251228T2100Z-251229T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KARX.BZ.W.0004.251228T1800Z-251229T1500Z/ Fayette- Including the cities of Oelwein 827 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Fayette County. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. && $$ IAZ008-009-018-019-MNZ086-087-094-095-282230- /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0004.251228T1800Z-251229T1500Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore- Including the cities of Austin, Cresco, Charles City, Osage, Preston, Dodge Center, New Hampton, and Rochester 827 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ079-088-WIZ032-282230- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0008.251228T1800Z-251229T1500Z/ Wabasha-Winona-Buffalo- Including the cities of Wabasha, Winona, and Alma 827 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Wabasha and Winona Counties. In Wisconsin, Buffalo County. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ IAZ011-MNZ096-WIZ017-029-033-034-041>044-053-054-282230- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0008.251228T2100Z-251229T1800Z/ Allamakee-Houston-Taylor-Clark-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse- Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford- Including the cities of La Crosse, Mauston, Tomah, Friendship, Black River Falls, Viroqua, Caledonia, Neillsville, Whitehall, Medford, Waukon, Arcadia, Sparta, and Prairie Du Chien 827 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, north central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ IAZ030-WIZ055-061-282230- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0021.251228T2100Z-251229T1800Z/ Clayton-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Platteville, Richland Center, and Elkader 827 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Iowa, Clayton County. In Wisconsin, Grant and Richland Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ Kurz
292 WWUS43 KARX 282020 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 220 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER STORM BRINGS HAZARDOUS TRAVEL THIS AFTERNOON INTO MONDAY MORNING... .A potent winter storm will produce widespread moderate to heavy snow and strong northwest winds gusting near 45 mph. Blowing and drifting snow will result in blizzard conditions for open and unsheltered locations of northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. Hourly snowfall rates in excess of 1" per hour will possible through the evening hours in southeast Minnesota, and west-central, central, and north-central Wisconsin. Travel will be hazardous to treacherous for many locations and dangerous in others where blowing and drifting is widespread. Be prepared to alter or cancel travel plans. IAZ008-009-018-019-MNZ086-087-094-095-290600- /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251229T1500Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore- Including the cities of Rochester, Austin, Charles City, New Hampton, Osage, Cresco, Preston, and Dodge Center 220 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ IAZ010-029-290600- /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251229T1500Z/ Winneshiek-Fayette- Including the cities of Oelwein and Decorah 220 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Fayette and Winneshiek Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. && $$ MNZ079-088-WIZ032-290600- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-251229T1500Z/ Wabasha-Winona-Buffalo- Including the cities of Alma, Winona, and Wabasha 220 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Wabasha and Winona Counties. In Wisconsin, Buffalo County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ IAZ011-MNZ096-WIZ017-029-033-034-041>044-053-054-290600- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0008.251228T2100Z-251229T1800Z/ Allamakee-Houston-Taylor-Clark-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse- Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford- Including the cities of Tomah, Neillsville, Prairie Du Chien, La Crosse, Waukon, Friendship, Viroqua, Caledonia, Arcadia, Black River Falls, Whitehall, Sparta, Mauston, and Medford 220 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, north central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. && $$ IAZ030-WIZ055-061-290600- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0021.251228T2100Z-251229T1800Z/ Clayton-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Richland Center, Elkader, and Platteville 220 PM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Iowa, Clayton County. In Wisconsin, Grant and Richland Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ JSB
477 WWUS43 KARX 290636 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1236 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...HAZARDOUS WINTER STORM THIS MORNING... .Areas of heavy snow and widespread strong northwest winds persist hazardous travel conditions this morning. Blizzard conditions due to blowing snow and 40 to 50 mph winds primarily affect open and unsheltered locations of northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. Hourly snowfall rates in excess of 1" per hour continue this morning, eventually exiting by daybreak. Impacts from blowing snow will persist post snowfall accumulations. Travel will be hazardous to treacherous for many locations and dangerous in others where blowing and drifting is widespread. Be prepared to alter or cancel travel plans. IAZ008-009-018-019-MNZ086-087-094-095-291500- /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251229T1500Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore- Including the cities of Osage, Preston, Austin, New Hampton, Cresco, Dodge Center, Rochester, and Charles City 1236 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Dangerous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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 Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ IAZ010-029-291500- /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251229T1500Z/ Winneshiek-Fayette- Including the cities of Oelwein and Decorah 1236 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Fayette and Winneshiek Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Dangerous travel conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Visit 511ia.org for road conditions. && $$ IAZ011-MNZ096-WIZ017-029-033-034-041>044-053-054-291500- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-251229T1800Z/ Allamakee-Houston-Taylor-Clark-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse- Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford- Including the cities of Black River Falls, Friendship, Medford, Mauston, Sparta, Prairie Du Chien, Arcadia, La Crosse, Viroqua, Whitehall, Neillsville, Caledonia, Waukon, and Tomah 1236 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, north central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. && $$ MNZ079-088-WIZ032-291500- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-251229T1500Z/ Wabasha-Winona-Buffalo- Including the cities of Winona, Wabasha, and Alma 1236 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Wabasha and Winona Counties. In Wisconsin, Buffalo County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ IAZ030-WIZ055-061-291500- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251229T1800Z/ Clayton-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Platteville, Elkader, and Richland Center 1236 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Iowa, Clayton County. In Wisconsin, Grant and Richland Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery to hazardous road conditions. Slippery to hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ JAR
357 WWUS43 KARX 291057 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 457 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL IMPACTS PERSIST THIS MORNING... .Widespread northwest winds gusting 35 to 45 mph through the morning hours persist slippery and hazardous travel conditions this morning. Visibility reductions from blowing snow remain possible primarily in open, unsheltered areas west of the Mississippi River where higher snowfall totals are realized. Widespread drifting snow will cause variable slippery and hazardous travel conditions. IAZ008-009-018-019-MNZ086-087-094-095-291500- /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251229T1500Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore- Including the cities of Osage, Preston, Austin, New Hampton, Cresco, Dodge Center, Rochester, and Charles City 457 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions from blowing snow. Wind gusts from 40 to 45 mph. Additional snow accumulations up to an inch. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. && $$ IAZ010-029-291500- /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251229T1500Z/ Winneshiek-Fayette- Including the cities of Oelwein and Decorah 457 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions from blowing snow. Wind gusts from 40 to 45 mph. Additional snow accumulations up to an inch. * WHERE...Fayette and Winneshiek Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous 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... 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. && $$ IAZ011-MNZ096-WIZ017-029-033-034-041>044-053-054-291500- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-251229T1800Z/ Allamakee-Houston-Taylor-Clark-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse- Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford- Including the cities of Black River Falls, Friendship, Medford, Mauston, Sparta, Prairie Du Chien, Arcadia, La Crosse, Viroqua, Whitehall, Neillsville, Caledonia, Waukon, and Tomah 457 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Drifting and blowing snow from wind gusts near 40 mph. Additional snow accumulations up to an inch. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, north central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery to hazardous road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ079-088-WIZ032-291500- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-251229T1500Z/ Wabasha-Winona-Buffalo- Including the cities of Winona, Wabasha, and Alma 457 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Drifting and blowing snow from wind gusts near 40 mph. Additional snow accumulations up to an inch. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Wabasha and Winona Counties. In Wisconsin, Buffalo County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery to hazardous road conditions impacting parts of the morning commute. 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. && $$ IAZ030-WIZ055-061-291500- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251229T1800Z/ Clayton-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Platteville, Elkader, and Richland Center 457 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Drifting snow from wind gusts near 40 mph. Additional snow accumulations up to an inch. * WHERE...In Iowa, Clayton County. In Wisconsin, Grant and Richland Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions impacting the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ JAR
405 WWUS43 KARX 291240 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 640 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS REMAIN THIS MORNING DUE TO ONGOING BLOWING SNOW AND SLIPPERY ROADS... .While much of the snow has ended overnight with some improvement in visibilities, wind gusts up to 40 mph continues to result in areas of blowing snow reducing visibilities under a mile, primarily in unsheltered areas. Additionally, road conditions remain hazardous with icy layers under the accumulated snow resulting in slippery road conditions. If you plan to travel this morning, be sure to give yourself extra time to reach your destination and allow plenty of space between vehicles. IAZ008>010-018-019-029-MNZ086-087-094-095-291800- /O.CAN.KARX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251229T1500Z/ /O.EXA.KARX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251229T1800Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Dodge-Olmsted- Mower-Fillmore- Including the cities of Austin, Charles City, Decorah, New Hampton, Cresco, Oelwein, Dodge Center, Rochester, Preston, and Osage 640 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Blowing snow reducing visibilities below a mile at times along with slippery roads. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ IAZ011-MNZ096-WIZ017-029-033-034-041>044-053-054-291800- /O.CAN.KARX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-251229T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KARX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251229T1800Z/ Allamakee-Houston-Taylor-Clark-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse- Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford- Including the cities of Waukon, Medford, Caledonia, Sparta, Viroqua, Mauston, Neillsville, Arcadia, Prairie Du Chien, Black River Falls, Tomah, Friendship, La Crosse, and Whitehall 640 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Blowing snow reducing visibilities below a mile at times along with slippery roads. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, north central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ MNZ079-088-WIZ032-291800- /O.CAN.KARX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-251229T1500Z/ /O.EXA.KARX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251229T1800Z/ Wabasha-Winona-Buffalo- Including the cities of Alma, Winona, and Wabasha 640 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Blowing snow reducing visibilities below 1 mile at times along with slippery roads. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Wabasha and Winona Counties. In Wisconsin, Buffalo County. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ IAZ030-WIZ055-061-291800- /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251229T1800Z/ Clayton-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Elkader, Platteville, and Richland Center 640 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow reducing visibilities below 1 mile at times along with slippery roads. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Iowa, Clayton County. In Wisconsin, Grant and Richland Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ 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 Dec 27, 11:45 AM CST, 2 hours 32 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Confidence is increasing for impactful winter storm Sunday morning into Monday morning. Highest snowfall totals of 4" to 6" forecasted along and north of Interstate 90 from southeast Minnesota into western and central Wisconsin. Winter Storm Watches for accumulating snowfall and blizzard conditions have been issued.
- Cold temperatures through the end of the week may reach Cold Weather Advisory Criteria, overall confidence remains dependent on evolution of early week storm system.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 27, 11:45 AM CST, 2 hours 32 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1145 AM CST Sat Dec 27 2025
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Confidence is increasing for impactful winter storm Sunday
morning into Monday morning. Highest snowfall totals of 4" to
6" forecasted along and north of Interstate 90 from southeast
Minnesota into western and central Wisconsin. Winter Storm
Watches for accumulating snowfall and blizzard conditions have
been issued.
- Cold temperatures through the end of the week may reach Cold
Weather Advisory Criteria, overall confidence remains dependent
on evolution of early week storm system.
&&
.UPDATE...
Issued at 1135 AM CST Sat Dec 27 2025
There has been no improvement in the visibilities across
northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota this morning. Looking at
the forecast guidance, it doesn't look like there will be any
improvement until the cold front moves through the region on
Sunday. Due to this, the Dense Fog Advisory expiration was
extended through noon Sunday.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 337 AM CST Sat Dec 27 2025
Persistent Drizzle & Fog Today:
The low level moisture of the holiday week increases through
today as the low level ridge axis traverses the forecast area
this morning and return flow advects a filament tied to Gulf
moisture towards the Upper Mississippi River Valley. Therefore,
have continued drizzle/rain additions over /most/ forecast
model guidance today and tonight. While isentropic upglide will
be a sufficient forcing mechanism, thickness of low level
moisture realizing fog vs. drizzle will be determining factor.
Regardless, while recent temperature forecasts have run a couple
of degrees warmer than observations, expect above freezing
surface temperatures across the forecast area to limit overall
impacts.
Winter Storm Impacts Sunday Through Monday Morning:
Confidence in impactful winter storm continues to increase as
confluence within the synoptic pattern causes rapid surface
cyclogenesis from the Mid Mississippi River Valley Sunday
morning. Deeper, slightly more southern solutions to the surface
low increased local snowfall impacts from more enhanced low
level frontogenesis lingering through Sunday night over the
forecast area. Besides accumulating snowfall, the resultant
tightened pressure gradient with enhanced low level cold air
advection will increase northwest winds (25+kts sustained HREF) exacerbating
visibility concerns within an already thick DGZ residence.
Winter Storm Headlines Issuances:
Current confidence for strongest cold air advection causing flash
freeze concerns combined with HREF probabilities for increased
wind gusts primarily affects locally western most counties from
southeast Minnesota into northeast Iowa. Therefore, have issued
Winter Storm Watch for Blizzard in these counties in
collaboration with neighboring forecasts offices (DMX/MPX). A
default Winter Storm Watch was issued elsewhere, in southeast
Minnesota counties adjacent to the Mississippi River and western
into Central Wisconsin, where confidence for 4"+ of snowfall
aligns with flash freeze potential and strong winds along
Interstate corridors during the holiday weekend travel period.
Forecast Confidence & Potential Impacts:
While confidence for impactful snow is high, the rapid evolution of
the parent extratropical cyclone over the forecast area persists
/some/ uncertainty regarding location of highest impacts. The south-
southwest shift in LREF members over previous runs increases local
forecast and impacts, should the southwest trend continue then
higher impacts will likely be realized.
Further headline complications arise regarding wind speeds as
current high resolution model soundings, HREF/LREF confidence, and
NDFD forecast which was increased from NBM in collaboration with
neighboring forecast offices, support advisory speeds along and west
of the Mississippi River Sunday night into Monday morning.
Should the fatter flakes, broken up by the stronger winds, be
too wet to blow after reaching the ground and not cause
widespread visibility concerns (Blizzard), further headline
assessment will be required.
Colder Through End Of The Week:
The Polar airmass sags southeast across the forecast area
through midweek with daytime highs bottoming out in the single
digits Thursday (LREF) and single digits overnight lows
Wednesday night through Friday night/Saturday morning. While
current confidence in temperatures is moderate (30-50%), wind
speeds will require additional confidence regarding apparent
temperatures and potential cold weather headline concerns mostly
Thursday and Friday mornings.
&&
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1144 AM CST Sat Dec 27 2025
Dense fog will likely persist west of the Mississippi through
the TAF period. As far as the rest of the area, there will be
IFR/MVFR ceilings this afternoon and LIFR/IFR ceilings tonight
and Sunday morning. Dense fog will spread into western Wisconsin
tonight and persist into Sunday morning.
Gusty south winds (up to 30 knots) will persist through this
afternoon west of the Mississippi River and then become light
and variable tonight.
&&
.ARX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...Winter Storm Watch from Sunday morning through Monday morning
for WIZ032-033.
Winter Weather Advisory from 3 PM Sunday to noon CST Monday
for WIZ053>055.
Winter Storm Watch from Sunday afternoon through Monday
morning for WIZ017-029-034-041>044.
MN...Dense Fog Advisory until noon CST Sunday for MNZ079-086>088-
094>096.
Winter Storm Watch from Sunday morning through Monday morning
for MNZ079-086>088-094-095.
Winter Storm Watch from Sunday afternoon through Monday
morning for MNZ096.
IA...Dense Fog Advisory until noon CST Sunday for IAZ008>011-018-
019-029-030.
Winter Storm Watch from Sunday morning through Monday morning
for IAZ008-009-018-019.
Winter Weather Advisory from 3 PM Sunday to noon CST Monday
for IAZ010-011.
&&
UPDATE...Boyne
DISCUSSION...JAR
AVIATION...JARHazardous weather outlook, Dec 27, 4:33 AM CST, 9 hours 44 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service La Crosse WI 433 AM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 IAZ008-009-018-019-MNZ086-087-094-095-281045- Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore- 433 AM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central Iowa...northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A dense fog advisory is in effect this morning for visibilities below 1/4 of a mile. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday A Winter Storm Watch for Blizzard conditions is in effect Sunday morning through Monday morning. Bitter cold morning temperatures of 10 to 20 below zero possible Thursday and Friday morning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... No action needed. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled. IAZ010-011-029-030-MNZ079-088-096-281045- Winneshiek-Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton-Wabasha-Winona-Houston- 433 AM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A dense fog advisory is in effect this morning for visibilities below 1/4 of a mile. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday A Winter Storm Watch and Winter Weather Advisory are in effect Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. Bitter cold morning temperatures of 10 to 20 below zero possible Thursday and Friday morning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... No action needed. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled. WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-281045- Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau- Adams- 433 AM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Wisconsin...north central Wisconsin and west central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday A Winter Storm Watch is in effect effect from Sunday morning/afternoon through Monday morning. Bitter cold morning temperatures of 10 to 20 below zero possible Thursday and Friday morning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... No action needed. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled. WIZ053>055-281045- Vernon-Crawford-Richland- 433 AM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... No action needed. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled. WIZ061-281045- Grant- 433 AM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... No action needed. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Dec 27, 8:49 AM CST, 5 hours 28 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
849 AM CST Sat Dec 27 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0800 AM Rain 1 S De Soto 43.41N 91.19W
12/27/2025 M0.63 Inch Crawford WI Public
&&
JSBThe office that day
Everything else NWS La Crosse, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 3:38 AM CST | Winter Storm Watch | ARX | Adams, Buffalo, Clark, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse and 3 more | 11 hr |
| Dec 27, 3:38 AM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | ARX | Adams, Buffalo, Clark, Crawford, Grant, Jackson and 7 more | 56 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.