...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: Blue Earth; Faribault; Freeborn; Le Sueur; McLeod; Nicollet; Rice; Sibley; Steele; Waseca
NWS Minneapolis (Southern Minnesota)
...QUICK BURST OF HEAVY SNOW WILL IMPACT MONDAY MORNING COMMUTE...
.A Winter Storm Warning continues for central Minnesota, namely
Douglas, Todd, Morrison, Mille Lacs and Kanabec counties, through
Monday morning.
A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect through Monday morning
south of the Warning area for central and south central Minnesota
down to the Iowa border, and eastward into western Wisconsin.
This includes the St Cloud, Mankato, Twin Cities metro, and Eau
Claire areas.
Snow will persist through the morning commute, with areas of
freezing drizzle possible over south central Minnesota prior to
the onset of snow. Moderate to heavy snow will produce 5 to 7
inches in the Warning area and generally 2 to 5 inches in the
Advisory area. 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.
Snow is expected to end from west to east late Monday morning in
central Minnesota and during the mid to late afternoon across
western Wisconsin, but falling temperatures will lead to slick
spots on roads after the snow has ended.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Freezing drizzle possible prior to the
onset of snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph may cause patchy blowing snow.
* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
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; Winneshiek
NWS LaCrosse (Southwestern Wisconsin, Southeastern Minnesota, and Northeast Iowa)
...Freezing Drizzle Will Switch To Snow...
.Freezing drizzle has created some slick spots this morning with
light icing, especially on elevated surfaces and untreated
sidewalks or roads.
Snow has started moving in to parts of southeast Minnesota. Light
accumulations will develop quickly. A few inches of snow are
possible with highest amounts along and north of I-94.
Impacts to this morning`s commute are expected. If you are
planning to drive today, check road conditions before heading out
and allow plenty of time to reach your destination.
...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 west central Wisconsin, 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. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions can be found at 511ia.org, 511mn.org,
or 511wi.gov.
Winter Weather Advisory
Areas Affected: Dodge; Fillmore; Houston; Mower; Olmsted; Wabasha; Winona
NWS LaCrosse (Southwestern Wisconsin, Southeastern Minnesota, and Northeast Iowa)
...Freezing Drizzle Will Switch To Snow...
.Freezing drizzle has created some slick spots this morning with
light icing, especially on elevated surfaces and untreated
sidewalks or roads.
Snow has started moving in to parts of southeast Minnesota. Light
accumulations will develop quickly. A few inches of snow are
possible with highest amounts along and north of I-94.
Impacts to this morning`s commute are expected. If you are
planning to drive today, check road conditions before heading out
and allow plenty of time to reach your destination.
...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 west central Wisconsin, 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. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions can be found at 511ia.org, 511mn.org,
or 511wi.gov.
