2 products issued by NWS for: Rochester MN
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service La Crosse WI 224 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 IAZ008-009-018-019-MNZ079-086>088-094-095-181100- Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona- Mower-Fillmore- 224 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday Confidence continues to increase on a band of moderate to heavy snow falling from Wednesday into Wednesday night. Strong winds will accompany the snow and potentially bring whiteout conditions. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... No action needed. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... A webinar has been scheduled for 1 PM CDT Tuesday. $$
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 147 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...HEAVY SNOW AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY... .A strong late season winter system will move northeast through the region beginning Tuesday night and continue through Wednesday. Rain will transition to a wet snow from northwest to southeast throughout the morning and afternoon on Saturday. Some sleet may mix in during this transition period. A narrow band of heavy snow accumulations will likely occur northwest of a line from Preston, Minnesota to Neillsville, Wisconsin. Additionally, strong wind gusts of 35 to 50 mph will lead to whiteout conditions at times with the falling snow. IAZ008-009-018-019-MNZ079-086>088-094-095-181015- /O.CON.KARX.WS.A.0003.250319T0900Z-250320T0600Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona- Mower-Fillmore- Including the cities of New Hampton, Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, Preston, Osage, Cresco, Winona, Wabasha, and Charles City 147 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$