Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
248 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
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Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
248 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Light snow is ending from west to east this afternoon, with some
slick spots lingering during the evening commute as temperatures
cool down and any melted snow refreezes.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Accumulating snow is likely across southern MN on Saturday, with
the greatest snowfall amounts along I-90. Travel impacts are
likely.
Additional chances for snow or mixed precipitation exist over the
course of the upcoming week and may result in periods of
hazardous travel conditions.
.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 Duluth MN
209 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
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Bayfield to Oak Point WI-Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
209 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Superior
and the Nearshore waters of western Lake Superior.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight
Strong northwest winds with gusts up to 25 kt will lead to waves
building to 2 to 6 feet along the South Shore this evening and
tonight. Small Craft Advisories have been issued for this evening
and tonight for the hazardous winds from Taconite Harbor to Grand
Portage and for the combination of winds and waves for the South
Shore.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Winds and waves hazardous to small craft decrease Saturday
morning.
Northwest wind gusts to around 20 to 25 kt late Saturday night
into Sunday morning near Grand Portage may result in hazardous
conditions for small craft.
Southwest wind gusts up to 25 kt on Monday for parts of the North
Shore and in the Outer Apostle Islands may result in hazardous
conditions for small craft.
Gusty northerly winds return on Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Speeds may prove troublesome for small craft. There is a 10 to 30
percent chance for gale-force winds.
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Rothstein
More information may be obtained at the following web address:
http://www.weather.gov/duluth
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
209 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
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Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook/Northern Lake-
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore-
Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
209 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight
Patchy, light freezing drizzle persists from the I-35 corridor
into northwest Wisconsin through this afternoon. Up to a light
glaze of ice accretion is possible, leading to slick spots on
untreated surfaces.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
A couple clipper systems are expected to bring widespread, accumulating
snow to the Northland early to mid next week, which may result in
travel impacts. The first clipper is forecast for Monday
afternoon into Monday night. The second, more robust clipper
system is forecast for Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Snow spotters are requested to report precipitation type, and
measurements of snow or ice accumulations to the National
Weather Service. Spotters and the public can also report
precipitation type with the free M-PING smartphone app.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
115 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
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Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Grant-
115 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Iowa...southeast Minnesota and southwest Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Light snow ending early this evening. Minimal accumulations,
mostly along and north of Interstate 90.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Snow late Saturday afternoon through the night. Several inches of
snow expected. A winter weather advisory is in effect.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Snow reports are appreciated.
.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...
No webinar is scheduled.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
115 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
MNZ079-088-WIZ032>034-041>044-053>055-061100-
Wabasha-Winona-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-
Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-
115 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast
Minnesota and western into central Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Light snow ending early this evening. Minimal accumulations,
mostly along and north of Interstate 90.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Snow Saturday night with a few inches of snow impacting travel.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Snow reports are appreciated.
.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...
No webinar is scheduled.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
115 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
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Taylor-Clark-
115 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Wisconsin and north central Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Light snow ending early this evening. Minor accumulations could
impact travel.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
A winter storm will impact locations mostly south of I-94 Saturday
night. North of there minimal accumulations are expected.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Snowfall reports are appreciated.
.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...
No webinar is scheduled.
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Rieck
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1238 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
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Hamlin-Deuel-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
1238 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025 /1138 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for west central Minnesota,
central South Dakota, north central South Dakota and northeast
South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Additional snowfall moves in tonight, patchy freezing drizzle south
of Pierre cannot be ruled out.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Light snow moves east on Saturday. A Winter Weather Advisory is in
affect for areas south of Highway 212 in east central South Dakota
where accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
527 AM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
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Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-
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527 AM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, central South
Dakota, east central South Dakota, south central South Dakota and
southeast South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
A wintry mix will continue to transition to light snow throughout the
day. While mostly light accumulations are expected, a few slick spots
will be possible mainly across the highway-14 corridor.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
A quick winter system will bring light to moderate snowfall to the
area on Saturday. Accumulative amounts of 2-5 inches is expected with
isolated higher possible mainly across northwestern IA. Continue to
monitor the forecast especially if you have travel plans.
Details remain uncertain, but additional snow chances continue into
mid next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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