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KGRB reflectivity

CURRENT CONDITIONS

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FORECAST SNOW / ICE

6 Hour Snow Forecasts   Snow/Ice Accumulation Potential - More Details

6 hour snowfall forecast
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snowfall forecast for a 6 hour period

snowfall forecast for a 6 hour period

snowfall forecast for a 6 hour period

snowfall forecast for a 6 hour period

Snowfall forecast for a 6 hour period
36 Hours
 
72 hour snow potential
Snowfall

72 hour ice potential
Ice

 

Probabilistic Snowfall Forecasts - More Details By City


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1" or more


2" or more


4"or more


6" or more


8" or more


12" or more


Most Likely


Exceedance

 

Hourly Precipitation Graphs - by county   Probability Of Precip Type
Graphics only updated when precipitation in the forecast
 

 

 

 

 

PAST ACCUMULATIONS

  Last 7 days - from MRCC
snow reports ice reports
In-depth snow analysis from the National Operational Hydrologic Remote Sensing Center (NOHRSC)

snowfall
Snowfall

snow depth
Snow Depth

 

HAZARDS

More information available on the HAZARDS DASHBOARD
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The Experimental Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook is a decision support service that supports preparedness and response efforts prior to and during hazardous weather. This service provides decision makers with convenient access to potential weather hazard information by graphically depicting the risk of weather hazards out through seven days.

Snow / Sleet - Legend
   
Extreme Cold - Legend
 
Day 1 snow sleet hazards
 
Day 2 snow outlook
 
 
Day 1 ice hazards
 
Day 2 ice hazards
 
 
Day 1 cold hazards
 
Day 2 cold hazards
 
Day 3 snow sleet hazards
 
Day 4 snow outlook
 
 
Day 3 ice hazards
 
Day 4 ice hazards
 
 
Day 3 cold hazards
 
Day 4 cold hazards

Snow and Sleet Legend

Risk Level
Hazard
Impacts/Actions
None
None
< 1" of snow or sleet
Limited
1 to 3 inches
Locally hazardous travel conditions on bridges, overpasses, and untreated or secondary roads
Elevated
3 to 6 inches
Be prepared to reduce travel speed for hazardous travel conditions - especially on bridges, overpasses, untreated and secondary roads
Significant
6 to 12 inches
Plan for hazardous travel conditions. Avoid travel if possible
Extreme
12 or more inches
Travel will be dangerous and may be impossible. Avoid travel unless it is an emergency

Ice Accumulation Legend

Risk Level
Hazard
Impacts/Actions
None
None
No freezing rain or drizzle
Limited
Very light freezing rain or drizzle with up to a thin glaze, or freezing fog
Locally hazardous travel conditions on bridges, overpasses, and untreated or secondary roads
Elevated
Freezing rain or drizzle with accumulation less than 1/4 inch
Be prepared to reduce travel speed for hazardous travel conditions - especially on bridges, overpasses, untreated and secondary roads
Significant
Freezing rain with accumulation of 1/4 to less than 1 inch
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
Extreme
Freezing rain with accumulation of greater than or equal to 1 inch
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

Excessive Cold Legend

Risk Level
Hazard
Impacts/Actions
None
Wind chills 10 F or warmer
Its cold, stay warm.
Limited
Wind chills  < -4 F
Frostbite and hypothermia may occur with prolonged exposure without proper clothing. Have proper clothing for exposure and limit or eliminate exposure if possible.
Elevated
Wind chills  < -19 F
Frostbite and hypothermia could occur within 30 minutes without proper clothing. Have proper clothing for exposure and limit or eliminate exposure if possible.
Significant
Wind chills  < -29 F
Frostbite and hypothermia will likely occur within minutes without proper clothing. Have proper clothing for exposure and limit or eliminate exposure.
Extreme
Wind chills  < -39 F
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur within minutes without proper clothing. Have proper clothing for exposure and limit or eliminate exposure.

OUTLOOKS

  Outlooks from the Weather Prediction Center
 
 
 
 
 
 
Days 4-7
Snow > 4 inches
Day 1 snow outlook
 
Snow > 4 inches
Day 2 snow outlook
 
Snow > 4 inches
Day 3 snow outlook
 
Day 4
Day 4 snow outlook
Day 5
Day 5 snow outlook
Ice > 1/10"
Day 1 ice outlook
 
Ice > 1/10"
Day 2 ice outlook
 
Ice > 1/10"
Day 3 ice outlook
 
Day 6
Day 6 snow outlook
Day 7
Day 7 snow outlook
     

WINDCHILL


Wind Chill Every 6 Hours
wind chill temps at 00 hour wind chill temp at 6 hours Wind chill temp at 12 hours wind chill temp at 18 hours wind chill temp at 24 hours wind chill temp at 30 hours wind chill temp at 36 hours
Most Current           36 hours

 

Daily Coldest Wind Chills Through 7 Days
Min wind chill day 1 Min wind chill day 2 Min Wind Chill Day 3 Min Wind chill day 4 Min wind chill day 5 min wind chill day 6 min wind chill day 7
Most Current           Day 7
 

Calculate the wind chill, or reference the wind chill chart:

 
Wind Speed (MPH) =
Air Temp (ºF) =

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WEBCAMS

Cassville, WI Skycam Marshfield WI Skycam
NWS La Crosse, WI Prairie du Chien
KCRG-TV
La Crosse, WI
Riverside Park
Mauston, WI
KCRG TV
Marshfield, WI
WSAW-TV
Downtown Rochester sky cam Northwest Rochester skycam Austin MN Skycam Grand Meadow MN skycam Albert Lea MN Skycam
Rochester, MN
Downtown - KIMT TV
Rochester, MN
Northwest - KTTC TV
Austin, MN
KIMT TV
Grand Meadow, MN
KTTC TV
Albert Lea, MN
KIMT TV
Guttenberg web cam
Decorah, IA
KCRG-TV
Guttenberg, IA
KCRG-TV
Cedar Falls, IA
KCRG-TV
Fayette, IA
KCRG-TV
Charles City, IA
KIMT-TV

Note: The National Weather Service is not responsible for the content, timeliness or reliability of the webcam images (except for the NWS La Crosse, WI webcam). The images are provided as an aid to evaluate snowfall and conditions at various locations.

ROADS

Current Road Conditions   Latest Travel Information
       

Disclaimer:

  • Weather and road conditions change rapidly; information reported here should not be used as the only factor in determining whether to travel in a particular area.
  • Reports are based on the information available at the time of preparation and cannot be guaranteed as to accuracy or timeliness. Actual conditions may vary from those reported.
  • Motorists are cautioned to be alert to changing circumstances and adjust their driving accordingly.
   
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WINTER STORM SEVERITY INDEX

The Winter Storm Severity Index (WSSI) is a utility to provide information on the severity of winter weather and potential societal impacts (travel conditions, etc). The WSSI does not depict official watches, warnings or advisories, and should always be used in context with official forecasts. The WSSI uses NWS forecasts and typically updates every two hours. Always check the creation and valid times. Need more regional  informationuser guide?

 

Overall Impact   By Weather Element

WSSI Overall
  Snow Amount
Snow Amount
Ice Accumualation
Ice Accumuation
Blowing Snow
Blowing Snow
  Flash Freeze
Flash Freeze
Ground Blizzard
Ground Blizzard
Snow Load
Snow Load