2 products issued by NWS for: 5 Miles S Saint Charles MN
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1126 AM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023 ...Strong Spring Storm to Bring Heavy Snow to the Region... .A complex storm system will begin to affect the area this afternoon, finally ending Saturday and bringing a variety of weather with it including heavy rain, severe storms, and heavy snow. A wintry mix with some freezing rain and icing is looking more likely for the Highway 29 corridor and north tonight. Ice accumulations of around one-quarter inch could occur by morning. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Taylor county. Most of the wintry mix should change to rain Friday. Rain changes to snow Friday night, with heavy, wet snow. At this time, the heaviest snow looks to fall north of Highway 10 in northcentral Wisconsin with 6 to 10 inches of accumulation. Farther south, amounts are less confident due to potential differences in when the rain switches over to snow and how far south the heavy snow will make it. In addition northwest winds will increase on the backside of the storm with gusts 35 to 45 mph with reduced visibilities and some blowing and drifting of snow. The winds will remain elevated Saturday morning. MNZ079-086>088-WIZ032-033-310030- /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 1126 AM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Blowing and 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 blowing 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 635 AM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023 MNZ079-086>088-WIZ017-029-032>034-311545- Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau- Jackson- 635 AM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Minnesota...central Wisconsin...north central Wisconsin and west central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A wintry mix of precipitation will develop this afternoon with some light accumulations of snow possible north of I94 before the snow changes to rain this evening. Ice accumulations could occur especially across parts of Taylor County. Scattered non-severe thunderstorms are expected tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday A potent spring storm system 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 is growing increasingly likely south of Interstate 90 Friday afternoon and early evening. Strong to severe storms could approach I90s with damaging winds and large hail. Widespread rainfall is expected Thursday night 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 becoming more likely north of I90 Friday night into Saturday morning with amounts in excess of 6 inches possible. See the winter weather watch for details. Finally, strong and gusty winds are expected at times Today through Saturday morning. Wind gusts over 45 mph will be possible especially Friday afternoon and Friday night. The combination of strong winds, blowing snow, and falling snow could result in reduced visibilities and difficult travel conditions in open areas. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed near Interstate 90 on Friday afternoon. Snowfall reports may be needed Friday night into Saturday. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... A webinar is scheduled for 2pm this afternoon. $$