A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >
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Heat Index / Wet Bulb Globe Temperature Forecasts
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WBGT General Guidance Note: WBGT is NOT directly comparable to temperature or heat index scales. |
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Snow & Ice Forecasts
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Winter Hazard Outlooks (Full Hazard Dashboard)
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Snow / Sleet Outlooks - Legend
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Ice Outlooks - Legend
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Snow and Sleet Legend
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< 1" of snow or sleet
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1 to 3 inches
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Locally hazardous travel conditions on bridges, overpasses, and untreated or secondary roads
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Elevated
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3 to 6 inches
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Be prepared to reduce travel speed for hazardous travel conditions - especially on bridges, overpasses, untreated and secondary roads
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6 to 12 inches
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Plan for hazardous travel conditions. Avoid travel if possible
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12 or more inches
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Travel will be dangerous and may be impossible. Avoid travel unless it is an emergency
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Ice Accumulation Legend
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No freezing rain or drizzle
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Very light freezing rain or drizzle with up to a thin glaze, or freezing fog
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Locally hazardous travel conditions on bridges, overpasses, and untreated or secondary roads
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Elevated
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Freezing rain or drizzle with accumulation less than 1/4 inch
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Be prepared to reduce travel speed for hazardous travel conditions - especially on bridges, overpasses, untreated and secondary roads
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Significant
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Freezing rain with accumulation of 1/4 to less than 1 inch
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Plan for hazardous travel conditions. Power lines and trees may be damaged resulting in localized to scattered power outages. Avoid travel if possible and prepare for possible power outages
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Freezing rain with accumulation of greater than or equal to 1 inch
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Travel will be dangerous and may be impossible. Power lines and trees likely damaged resulting in widespread power outages. Avoid travel unless it is an emergency and prepare for extended power outages
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Winter Storm Severity Index (More Details)
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National Outlooks
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Rivers / Precipitation
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Informational Links
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Contact NWS La Crosse if you have any questions or need additional details: Send email or call 608-784-7294 |
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