2 products issued by NWS for: Rochester MN
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 811 PM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023 ...Strong Spring Storm to Bring Heavy Snow to the Region... .A potent storm system brings a variety of impactful weather to the region into Saturday morning. Tonight, a mix of snow and freezing rain will fall across parts of north-central Wisconsin. While totals will be relatively minor, travel impacts are possible. Come Friday night, wide spread rain transitions to snow. The snow will be heavy at times, especially along and north of Interstate 94 where 1 to 2" per hour rates are expected. Currently, the higher amounts from 6 to 10 inches are favored north of Highway 10 in north-central Wisconsin. Moving south to Interstate 90, some accumulations are expected, but the track of the storm and how quickly rain transitions to just snow brings some uncertainty in how much to expect. In addition northwest winds will increase Friday night, gusting from 35 to 45 mph. Visibilities will be further reduced in the falling snow, with some drifting mostly in open areas. MNZ079-086>088-WIZ032-033-311200- /O.CON.KARX.WS.A.0007.230401T0000Z-230401T1800Z/ Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Buffalo-Trempealeau- Including the cities of Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Alma, Arcadia, and Whitehall 811 PM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Drifting of snow in open areas. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread drifting snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service La Crosse WI 556 PM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023 MNZ079-086>088-WIZ017-029-032>034-311200- Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau- Jackson- 556 PM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Minnesota and north central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Tonight A rain to freezing rain mix with light icing possible. A rumble or two of thunder possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday A potent spring storm impacts the region through Saturday morning and will bring a variety of hazardous weather including strong to severe storms, heavy rainfall, heavy snow, and strong winds. Severe storms are growing increasingly likely south of Interstate 90 Friday afternoon and early evening with damaging winds and large hail the main threats. Widespread rainfall is expected through Friday night with locally heavy rain possible. Due to the frozen ground, melting of snow, and the rainfall, runoff could lead to ponding of water and river flooding. Moderate to heavy snow is expected north of I-90 Friday night into Saturday morning with amounts in excess of 6 inches possible. Finally, strong winds are expected Friday night into Saturday morning, gusting from 35 to 45 mph. The winds will drift some of the snow. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed near Interstate 90 Friday afternoon. Snowfall reports may be needed Friday night into Saturday. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled. $$