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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
423 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

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423 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast
Minnesota...northeast Iowa and southwest into central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Accumulating snowfall is expected to move into the region tonight,
spreading southwest to northeast.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Accumulating snowfall continues through the day Saturday with high
confidence of impactful snowfall. Totals are expected to be
greatest along and south of Interstate 90. Travel may be very
difficult at times, especially for poorly plowed roads.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

No action needed.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

There is a webinar scheduled for 1030 AM CST today.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
405 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

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405 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the area from later today
through Saturday night. Please refer to the National Weather
Service website at weather.gov/desmoines for further details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the area from later today
through Saturday night. Please refer to the National Weather
Service website at weather.gov/desmoines for further details.

Bitter cold is expected early next week, with morning lows in the
single digits and feels like temperatures near to below zero,
especially in northern Iowa. Additional snow is possible Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed, however snow reports are
always appreciated.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
404 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

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404 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Minnesota...east central Minnesota...west central Minnesota and
northwest Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Light snow will start this evening in western Minnesota and
progress eastward through the night. Less than an inch of snow
accumulation is expected through tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Light snow will diminish Saturday evening with accumulations
mainly in the 1 to 2 inch range but a few locations may receive
near 3 inches of snow.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters and snowfall observers are encouraged to report snowfall
amounts to the National Weather Service.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
404 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

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Scott-Dakota-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
404 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Minnesota...east central Minnesota...west central Minnesota and
west central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Snow is expected to start this evening in western Minnesota and
progress eastward through the night. A Winter Weather Advisory is
in effect starting tonight. Please consult the Winter Weather
Message for more information.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Snow will diminish Saturday evening with accumulations up to 6
inches likely. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through
Saturday night. Please consult the Winter Weather Message for more
information.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters and snowfall observers are encouraged to report snowfall
amounts to the National Weather Service.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
404 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

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404 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of south central
Minnesota...southeast Minnesota and southwest Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Snow is expected to start this evening in southwestern Minnesota
and progress eastward through the night. A Winter Storm Warning is
in effect starting tonight. Please consult the Winter Weather
Message for more information.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Snow will diminish Saturday evening with accumulations in excess
of 6 inches likely. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect through
Saturday night. Please consult the Winter Weather Message for
more information.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters and snowfall observers are encouraged to report snowfall
amounts to the National Weather Service.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
349 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

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349 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northwest Illinois...west central Illinois...east
central Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Iowa and northeast
Missouri.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

A significant winter storm is expected to move through the area
this evening through tonight, bringing widespread accumulating
snow and leading to hazardous travel conditions. Most locations
will see 10 inches or more of total snowfall, and a Winter Storm
Warning is now in effect for the entire outlook area. Wind gusts
of up to 30 mph will also be possible at times, which could
result in drifting snow.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

Widespread accumulating snow will continue Saturday into early
Sunday morning, supporting hazardous travel conditions area-wide.
The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through 6 AM Sunday
morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today. However, reports of
snowfall over one inch tonight through the weekend would be
appreciated.

$$

JTS

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
345 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

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345 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025 /445 AM EST Fri Nov 28 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Limited Snow Risk Late Tonight.

DISCUSSION...

Snow is expected to develop after midnight tonight with some
snow accumulations and slippery travel expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Saturday...
  Significant Snow Risk.
Monday...
  Limited Snow Risk.

DISCUSSION...

Travel impacts from several inches of accumulating snow are
expected area-wide Saturday and Saturday night. The highest
snowfall rates will occur Saturday afternoon and early evening.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be necessary through tonight.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
248 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

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248 AM CST Fri Nov 28 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Snow will overspread the area from the west and southwest very
late tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

A long duration snow event is expected Saturday into Sunday
morning. See the latest Winter Storm Warning for additional
information.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed but snowfall reports are
appreciated.

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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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