...Quick Burst of Snow and Wind Will Cause Hazardous Road
Conditions This Morning...
.A band of snowfall and strong wind gusts will spur a rapid change
in weather conditions across central Iowa over the next few hours.
Expect brief moderate to heavy snowfall and winds gusting in
excess of 35 to 45 mph, which may create near-blizzard conditions
at times in some areas. Travelers should be alert for quickly
deteriorating road conditions. The short duration of the snowfall
will limit accumulations.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
* WHAT...Expect a quick burst of snow with dramatic visibility
reduction due to moderate to heavy snowfall rates and blowing
snow. The visibility may be reduced to a quarter mile at times. The
limited duration of the snowfall will limit accumulations to an
inch or less.
* WHERE...Central and South Central Iowa.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and visibilities
under a quarter mile at times due to intense snow rates and
blowing snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect the potential for rapidly
deteriorating conditions to approach the Boone and Ames area
between 9 AM and 10 AM...Des Moines metro between 930 AM and
1030 AM...and Osceola to Lamoni between 10 AM to 11 AM.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory
Areas Affected: Anoka; Blue Earth; Carver; Chisago; Dakota; Faribault; Freeborn; Goodhue; Hennepin; Isanti; Le Sueur; Ramsey; Rice; Scott; Steele; Waseca; Washington
NWS Minneapolis (Southern Minnesota)
...SNOW WILL DIMINISH THROUGH THE REST OF THIS MORNING INTO THE
AFTERNOON HOURS...
.A Winter Storm Warning continues for Mille Lacs and Kanabec
counties through this morning.
A Winter Weather Advisory continues for much of eastern Minnesota
through this morning and for western Wisconsin through this
afternoon.
Snow is steadily diminishing as the heaviest bands are now pushing
into central Wisconsin. Light to moderate snow will produce an
additional 1 to 3 inches of snow before ending this afternoon.
Northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph are also
expected to cause areas of blowing snow, mainly from west into
south central Minnesota. Falling temperatures will lead to slick
spots on roads after the snow has ended.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TODAY...
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and
east central, south central and southeast Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory
Areas Affected: Cerro Gordo; Hancock; Humboldt; Kossuth; Winnebago; Worth
NWS DesMoines (Central Iowa)
...Quick Burst of Snow and Wind Will Cause Hazardous Road
Conditions This Morning...
.A band of snowfall and strong wind gusts will spur a rapid change
in weather conditions across central Iowa over the next few hours.
Expect brief moderate to heavy snowfall and winds gusting in
excess of 35 to 45 mph, which may create near-blizzard conditions
at times in some areas. Travelers should be alert for quickly
deteriorating road conditions. The short duration of the snowfall
will limit accumulations.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TODAY...
* WHAT...Expect a quick burst of snow with dramatic visibility
reduction due to moderate to heavy snowfall rates and blowing
snow. The visibility may be reduced to a quarter mile at times.
The limited duration of the snowfall will limit accumulations to
1 to 2 inches or less.
* WHERE...North Central Iowa.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and visibilities
under a quarter mile at times due to intense snow rates and
blowing snow. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact
the morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect the potential for rapidly
deteriorating conditions to approach the Mason City area
between 9 AM and 10 AM.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory
Areas Affected: Chickasaw; Floyd; Howard; Mitchell
NWS LaCrosse (Southwestern Wisconsin, Southeastern Minnesota, and Northeast Iowa)
...Freezing Drizzle Continues Ahead of a Snow Band...
.Freezing drizzle continues to fall in some areas ahead of a band
of snow that will also sweep through the area today. There are
slick spots on elevated surfaces and untreated roads.
Meanwhile about 3-5 hours of snow can be expected as a band moves
through from west to east during the daytime hours. Light
accumulations will develop quickly. A few inches of snow are
possible with highest amounts along and north of I-94.
Impacts to travel have already been seen. Road conditions could
change quickly. If you are planning to drive today, check road
conditions before heading out and allow plenty of time to reach
your destination. Just take it easy.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TODAY...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of
up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and
southeast Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
For the latest road conditions in Minnesota use 511mn.org and in
Iowa use 511ia.org.
Winter Weather Advisory
Areas Affected: Dodge; Mower; Olmsted; Wabasha
NWS LaCrosse (Southwestern Wisconsin, Southeastern Minnesota, and Northeast Iowa)
...Freezing Drizzle Continues Ahead of a Snow Band...
.Freezing drizzle continues to fall in some areas ahead of a band
of snow that will also sweep through the area today. There are
slick spots on elevated surfaces and untreated roads.
Meanwhile about 3-5 hours of snow can be expected as a band moves
through from west to east during the daytime hours. Light
accumulations will develop quickly. A few inches of snow are
possible with highest amounts along and north of I-94.
Impacts to travel have already been seen. Road conditions could
change quickly. If you are planning to drive today, check road
conditions before heading out and allow plenty of time to reach
your destination. Just take it easy.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TODAY...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of
up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and
southeast Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
For the latest road conditions in Minnesota use 511mn.org and in
Iowa use 511ia.org.
Winter Weather Advisory
Areas Affected: Fillmore; Houston; Winona
NWS LaCrosse (Southwestern Wisconsin, Southeastern Minnesota, and Northeast Iowa)
...Freezing Drizzle Continues Ahead of a Snow Band...
.Freezing drizzle continues to fall in some areas ahead of a band
of snow that will also sweep through the area today. There are
slick spots on elevated surfaces and untreated roads.
Meanwhile about 3-5 hours of snow can be expected as a band moves
through from west to east during the daytime hours. Light
accumulations will develop quickly. A few inches of snow are
possible with highest amounts along and north of I-94.
Impacts to travel have already been seen. Road conditions could
change quickly. If you are planning to drive today, check road
conditions before heading out and allow plenty of time to reach
your destination. Just take it easy.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Freezing drizzle changing to snow. Snow accumulations of
up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...In Wisconsin, Buffalo County. In Iowa, Winneshiek
County. In Minnesota, Fillmore, Houston and Winona Counties.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
For the latest road conditions in Minnesota use 511mn.org, in
Iowa use 511ia.org, and in Wisconsin 511wi.gov.
