Heavy Snow, Near Whiteout Conditions Possible Wednesday

A robust winter storm is expected to affect the region, potentially bringing heavy snow and, west of the Mississippi River, whiteout conditions.

Those with travel plans Wednesday should be prepared to adjust them to a different time.

The heaviest snow will focus in a narrow band – small (20-30 miles!) shifts in this band will lead to wildly different snowfall in your backyard. Check back for updates as the forecast is refined.

  • What: Heavy snow and whiteout conditions possible
  • Where: Northwest of a Charles City, IA to Neillsville, WI line. Within this area, whiteout conditions will be possible west of the Mississippi River.
  • Timing: Early Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening
  • Impacts: Road conditions will quickly deteriorate shortly after onset of snow and strongest winds. ‘White outs’ expected. Rural, secondary roads will become treacherous to impassable. Conditions could become life threatening if stranded in rural areas.
  • ACTION: AVOID all unnecessary travel. Reschedule activities if you can. If you must travel, go slow, have winter weather survival kit with you, and a means to contact someone in case you are stranded.

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