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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.

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.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
629 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025

WIZ032>034-041>044-053>055-061-281200-
/O.EXA.KARX.FG.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-251228T1800Z/
Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-
Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Black River Falls, La Crosse, Whitehall,
Tomah, Prairie Du Chien, Mauston, Alma, Richland Center, Viroqua,
Arcadia, Platteville, Friendship, and Sparta
629 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Visibility 1/4 mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
230 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025

MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-281030-
Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Taylor-Clark-
Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-
230 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast
Minnesota and western Wisconsin

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Areas of dense fog, mainly west of the Mississippi River.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect Sunday into Monday morning.
Several inches of snow, strong winds gusting to 45 mph, and
blowing and drifting snow are all expected. Potential for near
blizzard conditions over portions of southeast Minnesota.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

No action needed.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

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