Weather

Potential Winter Storm Monday Into Tuesday

A multi-day winter storm system will result in travel impacts across the region on Monday and Tuesday. Freezing drizzle may begin as early as Monday morning in western Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota, potentially affecting the morning commute. The threat for a wintry mix increases Monday afternoon. Precipitation will gradually transition to all snow Monday night to … Read More

Burst of Snow and Strong, Gusty Winds This Afternoon-Evening

A burst of snow and strong winds gusting 35 to 50 mph will impact the area this afternoon and evening. Snow squalls will be possible, which could result in sudden, localized near-whiteout conditions. Roads could quickly become slippery as temperatures plummet on the backside of this system. These poor travel conditions will coincide with the afternoon commute … Read More

Dangerous Windchills Return Tonight

While we are on track for a relatively mild day, look for another blast of arctic cold starting tonight. Temperatures will fall and remain bitterly cold through mid week, with sub zero readings at night. Wind chill readings will dip into the dangerous zone at times as well. Some moderation in temperatures is expected going … Read More

Friday and Friday Night: Snow, Hazardous Travel West of Mississippi River

A winter storm impacts Minnesota and Iowa Friday and Friday night, with the greatest impacts towards the Interstate 35 corridor. Snow amounts steadily taper off from west to east as one moves towards the Mississippi River. In addition, east to northeast winds gusting up to 30 mph could cause patchy blowing and drifting snow, especially … Read More

Travel Impacts Tonight-Wed: Snow, Wind, Poor Visibility

Snow and very strong winds will impact the region tonight into Wednesday. The bulk of accumulating snow will fall along and north of I-94. However, strong winds gusting 40 to 50 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow and very poor visibility at times with just the existing snowpack. Localized whiteout conditions will be possible … Read More

Bitter Cold Windchills Tonight and Sunday

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as … Read More

Snow, Wintry Mix Tuesday – More Slick Travel

Another storm system looks to move across the region Tuesday into Tuesday night bringing similar impacts. Travel plans tonight or Tuesday? Be ready for slippery to hazardous travel. Check on the latest forecast and road conditions before venturing out. Adjust travel plans if conditions warrant.   Tue-Tue Evening: More Snow & Freezing Drizzle What: Snow and freezing drizzle. Amounts: … Read More

Snow & Ice Sunday Night

A winter weather system will track northeast across the area from late Sunday afternoon through the night. Precipitation will start out as snow, lifting northeast through the night. South of the snow, areas of freezing drizzle (or rain) are likely, and some icing is expected. Snow accumulations will be mostly north of I-90 (1-3") while … Read More