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Winter Storm Warning


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
114 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

WIZ018-030-031-035>037-100500-
/O.CON.KGRB.WS.W.0010.251209T2300Z-251210T1200Z/
Lincoln-Marathon-Shawano-Wood-Portage-Waupaca-
Including the cities of Merrill, Tomahawk, Wisconsin Rapids,
Clintonville, Plover, Shawano, Wausau, Waupaca, New London, Stevens
Point, and Marshfield
114 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
  6 inches.

* WHERE...Marathon, Portage, Wood, Lincoln, Shawano, and Waupaca
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the
state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
114 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

WIZ045-100500-
/O.UPG.KGRB.WW.Y.0021.251209T2300Z-251210T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KGRB.WS.W.0010.251209T2300Z-251210T1200Z/
Waushara-
Including the cities of Wautoma and Redgranite
114 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
  7 inches.

* WHERE...Waushara County.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the
state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1212 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...IMPACTFUL WINTER WEATHER THIS AFTERNOON INTO TONIGHT...

.A fast moving winter system will move into the area this afternoon
into tonight. North of Interstate 94, mainly snow is expected with
accumulations of 5-7 inches. South and west of Interstate 94, light
freezing rain currently ongoing over central Minnesota is expected
to move into the region with ice accumulations of a glaze up to one
tenth of an inch. Along Interstate 94, snow accumulations of 1 to 5
inches is expected along with the potential for a glaze of ice
accumulation. Regardless of precipitation type, hazardous travel
conditions are expected this afternoon into tonight. Winds increase
tonight for areas west of the Mississippi River and south of
Interstate 90 with gusts of 45+ mph possible. Intense bursts of snow
are also possible west of the Mississippi River tonight.
Accumulations during this period are expected to be light, generally
up to 1 inch, but a period of low visibility and hazardous travel is
possible.

WIZ017-029-100000-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0007.251209T2100Z-251210T1200Z/
Taylor-Clark-
Including the cities of Neillsville and Medford
1212 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
  7 inches.

* WHERE...Clark and Taylor Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511wi.gov for road
conditions.

&&

$$


Gale Warning


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
247 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

LMZ740>743-100500-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0030.251210T0300Z-251210T2100Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
247 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest gales to 35 kt becoming northwest to 40 kt
  Wednesday morning and significant waves to 10 ft occasionally to
  13 ft expected.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet
  Harbor IL to Gary IN.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow squalls may accompany the northwest
  wind shift Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
148 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

LMZ080-673-675-777-779-874-876-878-100400-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0036.251210T0300Z-251211T0000Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
148 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 knots
  tonight. Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt on
  Wednesday. Waves 10 to 15 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
148 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

LMZ366-565-567-669-671-868-870-872-100400-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0036.251210T1100Z-251211T0000Z/
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
148 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 8 to 13 ft expected.

* WHERE...Central Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
148 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

LMZ643-644-100400-
/O.EXT.KMKX.SC.Y.0109.251210T0000Z-251210T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KMKX.GL.W.0036.251210T1100Z-251210T1800Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
148 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Warning,
  north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to
  8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point
  Lighthouse.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to
  5 AM CST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to noon
  CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
148 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

LMZ645-646-100400-
/O.EXT.KMKX.SC.Y.0109.251210T0000Z-251210T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KMKX.GL.W.0036.251210T1100Z-251210T1800Z/
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
148 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning,
  northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7
  to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to
  Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to
  5 AM CST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to noon
  CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
130 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

LMZ542-543-100330-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-251209T2100Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0019.251210T0600Z-251210T1800Z/
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
130 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt
  and waves 2 to 3 ft. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to
  30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Sturgeon Bay to
  Sheboygan.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM CST this
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to noon
  CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Winter Weather Advisory


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
156 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

WIZ046-047-051-052-057>060-100400-
/O.CON.KMKX.WW.Y.0011.251210T0000Z-251210T1200Z/
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-
Including the cities of West Bend, Montello, Oostburg, Sheboygan
Falls, Lodi, Endeavor, Columbus, Neshkoro, Mayville, Westfield,
Mequon, Howards Grove, Fond Du Lac, Oxford, Princeton,
Germantown, Berlin, Grafton, Portage, Plymouth, Waupun,
Cedarburg, Beaver Dam, Hartford, Lake Wisconsin, and Markesan
156 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
  Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
156 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

WIZ056-062-063-067-068-100400-
/O.CON.KMKX.WW.Y.0011.251210T0000Z-251210T1200Z/
Sauk-Iowa-Dane-Lafayette-Green-
Including the cities of Argyle, Monroe, Reedsburg, Brodhead,
Prairie Du Sac, Barneveld, Darlington, Sauk City, Blanchardville,
Madison, Baraboo, Belmont, Benton, Mineral Point, Dodgeville, and
Shullsburg
156 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up
  to two inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Dane, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, and Sauk Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

CMILLER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
156 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

WIZ064-069-100400-
/O.EXA.KMKX.WW.Y.0011.251210T0000Z-251210T1200Z/
Jefferson-Rock-
Including the cities of Janesville, Watertown, Fort Atkinson,
Jefferson, and Beloit
156 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up
  to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze on
  untreated surfaces. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Rock and Jefferson Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
150 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

IAZ040>042-051>054-ILZ001-002-007-100545-
/O.EXT.KDVN.WW.Y.0014.251210T0000Z-251210T1500Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Jo Daviess-
Stephenson-Carroll-
Including the cities of Mount Carroll, Cedar Rapids, Galena,
Manchester, Maquoketa, Vinton, Dubuque, Independence, Anamosa,
and Freeport
150 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9
AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
  under one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze
  possible. West to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph, gusting 40 to 50
  mph. Gusts up to 55 mph are possible across portions of eastern
  Iowa.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central and
  northeast Iowa.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Roadways may become slick and hazardous. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds
  will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations.
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of freezing rain is possible this
  evening into early tonight mainly north of Highway 30 before the
  precipitation changes to all rain as temperatures warm above
  freezing. Very strong west to northwest winds are expected behind
  a cold front late tonight into Wednesday morning, which may be
  accompanied by snow showers or periods of light snow resulting in
  reduced visibilities. Additionally, blowing and drifting snow is
  possible in open and rural areas, especially across eastern Iowa.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

Uttech

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
114 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

WIZ022-038>040-048>050-074-100500-
/O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0021.251210T0200Z-251210T1500Z/
Door-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Winnebago-Calumet-Manitowoc-
Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Two Rivers, Brillion, Pensaukee, Luxemburg,
Brookside, New Holstein, Neenah, Sister Bay, Sobieski, Fish Creek,
Oshkosh, Little Suamico, Green Bay, Kewaunee, Chilton, Oconto,
Menasha, Manitowoc, Sturgeon Bay, and Appleton
114 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Calumet, Manitowoc, Winnebago, Brown, Door, Kewaunee,
  Outagamie, and Southern Oconto County Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions
for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/GreenBay

JM

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1212 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...IMPACTFUL WINTER WEATHER THIS AFTERNOON INTO TONIGHT...

.A fast moving winter system will move into the area this afternoon
into tonight. North of Interstate 94, mainly snow is expected with
accumulations of 5-7 inches. South and west of Interstate 94, light
freezing rain currently ongoing over central Minnesota is expected
to move into the region with ice accumulations of a glaze up to one
tenth of an inch. Along Interstate 94, snow accumulations of 1 to 5
inches is expected along with the potential for a glaze of ice
accumulation. Regardless of precipitation type, hazardous travel
conditions are expected this afternoon into tonight. Winds increase
tonight for areas west of the Mississippi River and south of
Interstate 90 with gusts of 45+ mph possible. Intense bursts of snow
are also possible west of the Mississippi River tonight.
Accumulations during this period are expected to be light, generally
up to 1 inch, but a period of low visibility and hazardous travel is
possible.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ086>088-094>096-WIZ041-053>055-061-
100000-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0017.251209T2100Z-251210T1200Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-La Crosse-
Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Austin, Caledonia, Waukon, Prairie Du
Chien, Richland Center, Oelwein, Platteville, La Crosse, Preston,
Elkader, Rochester, Decorah, Winona, Charles City, Osage, Cresco,
Dodge Center, New Hampton, and Viroqua
1212 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up
  to one inch and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch.
  Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast
  Minnesota, and southwest and west central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. Gusty winds
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org
for road conditions. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road
conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1212 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...IMPACTFUL WINTER WEATHER THIS AFTERNOON INTO TONIGHT...

.A fast moving winter system will move into the area this afternoon
into tonight. North of Interstate 94, mainly snow is expected with
accumulations of 5-7 inches. South and west of Interstate 94, light
freezing rain currently ongoing over central Minnesota is expected
to move into the region with ice accumulations of a glaze up to one
tenth of an inch. Along Interstate 94, snow accumulations of 1 to 5
inches is expected along with the potential for a glaze of ice
accumulation. Regardless of precipitation type, hazardous travel
conditions are expected this afternoon into tonight. Winds increase
tonight for areas west of the Mississippi River and south of
Interstate 90 with gusts of 45+ mph possible. Intense bursts of snow
are also possible west of the Mississippi River tonight.
Accumulations during this period are expected to be light, generally
up to 1 inch, but a period of low visibility and hazardous travel is
possible.

MNZ079-WIZ032>034-042>044-100000-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0017.251209T2100Z-251210T1200Z/
Wabasha-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-
Including the cities of Alma, Arcadia, Sparta, Black River Falls,
Whitehall, Mauston, Friendship, Tomah, and Wabasha
1212 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 1 and 5 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and central and west
  central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Minnesota, visit
511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for
road conditions.

&&

$$

Falkinham


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
148 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

LMZ643-644-100400-
/O.EXT.KMKX.SC.Y.0109.251210T0000Z-251210T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KMKX.GL.W.0036.251210T1100Z-251210T1800Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
148 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Warning,
  north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to
  8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point
  Lighthouse.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to
  5 AM CST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to noon
  CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
148 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

LMZ645-646-100400-
/O.EXT.KMKX.SC.Y.0109.251210T0000Z-251210T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KMKX.GL.W.0036.251210T1100Z-251210T1800Z/
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
148 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning,
  northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7
  to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to
  Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to
  5 AM CST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to noon
  CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$


Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
150 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

IAZ063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ009-015>018-024>026-034-035-
MOZ009-010-100545-
/O.NEW.KDVN.WI.Y.0010.251210T0600Z-251210T1500Z/
Iowa-Johnson-Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-
Louisa-Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Whiteside-Rock
Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-Warren-Hancock-
McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Mount Pleasant, Rock Island, Oquawka,
Macomb, Iowa City, Carthage, Clinton, Muscatine, Fort Madison,
Sterling, Memphis, Bettendorf, Moline, Kahoka, Aledo, Fairfield,
Hennepin, Washington, Tipton, Geneseo, Davenport, Monmouth,
Keosauqua, Princeton, Burlington, Sigourney, Wapello, and Marengo
150 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 45
  to 55 mph expected, highest west-southwest of the Quad Cities.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central
  Illinois, east central and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects,
  including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and
  a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The very strong west to northwest winds may
  be accompanied by snow showers or periods of light snow resulting
  in reduced visibilities. Additionally, blowing and drifting snow
  is possible in open and rural areas, especially along and north of
  I-80 in eastern Iowa.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Uttech


Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
206 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

ILZ003>006-008-010>012-100300-
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-
Including the cities of Rockford, Belvidere, Crystal Lake,
Algonquin, McHenry, Woodstock, Waukegan, Buffalo Grove,
Mundelein, Gurnee, Rochelle, Oregon, Byron, Dixon, DeKalb,
Sycamore, Aurora, and Elgin
206 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...Slippery Travel Conditions Possible This Evening...

Rain falling onto a sub-freezing ground may result in a glaze of
ice on untreated surfaces this evening in areas mainly north of
a Rochelle to Waukegan line, including the Rockford metro area.
Be prepared for the possibility of slippery travel conditions for
the latter half of the evening commute.

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
311 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007-
009-015>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-102115-
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-
Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-
Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
311 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northwest Illinois...west central Illinois...east
central Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Iowa and northeast
Missouri.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for this evening
mainly along and north of a line from Cedar Rapids to Mount
Carroll as a period of light freezing rain may lead to slippery
travel conditions for the evening commute.

Scattered snow showers will likely accompany a cold front
overnight through daybreak Wednesday. The combination of light
snowfall and strong, gusty winds potentially up to 55 mph may
result in brief, significant visibility reductions.

A Wind Advisory has been issued for areas along and south of
Highway 30 from midnight tonight through 9 AM Wednesday morning.
The Winter Weather Advisory will continue through 9 AM Wednesday
morning due to the threat for light snow accumulations under one
inch and blowing/drifting snow is possible, especially in open and
rural areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY

Strong northwest wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph are possible through
midday Wednesday.

There is a chance for light accumulating snow Thursday night and
again Saturday. There is potential for a few inches of new snow with
each round.

Windy conditions are expected Friday into Friday night as arctic
cold moves into the Midwest. Wind chills will approach and may
exceed 20 below zero across portions of the area Friday night and
especially Saturday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter reports of snow and ice amounts and impacts are very
appreciated.

$$

JTS

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
214 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019>021-023-032-033-039-103>108-INZ001-002-
010-011-019-102015-
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-
La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-
Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton-
214 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 /314 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Limited Ice Accumulation Risk.

DISCUSSION...

A brief period of light freezing rain may result in slippery
travel conditions this evening, mainly in areas north of a
Rochelle to Waukegan line.

Southwest winds may gust as high as 40 mph this evening then
turn westerly overnight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Wednesday...
  Limited Snow Risk.
Thursday...
  Elevated Snow Risk.
Saturday...
  Elevated Excessive Cold Risk.
  Elevated Snow Risk.
Sunday...
  Elevated Excessive Cold Risk.
Monday...
  Limited Excessive Cold Risk.

DISCUSSION...

Wind-whipped snow may lead to hazardous travel Wednesday morning.

Accumulating snow is expected Thursday night into early Friday
morning and again Saturday into Saturday night.

Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero are possible
Saturday night into Sunday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be necessary through tonight.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
214 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

LMZ740>745-102015-
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
214 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Illinois
nearshore waters of Lake Michigan and the Indiana nearshore
waters of Lake Michigan.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Gale force winds and or very hazardous waves.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Wednesday...
  Gale force winds and very hazardous waves.
Thursday...
  Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
Friday Night...
  Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
  Elevated Freezing Spray Risk.
Saturday and Sunday...
  Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.

$$

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
211 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-102015-
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
211 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Gale force winds are expected across the southern third of the
lake mid-evening and overnight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Tuesday

Gale force winds are expected across the southern two-thirds of
the lake Wednesday.

Additional gales may occur Friday into Saturday. Freezing spray
may develop with these late week gales, as a colder airmass
settles into the region.

$$


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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
211 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

LMZ643>646-102015-
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
211 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from
Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Small Craft Advisory conditions return for this evening and
overnight, with gales returning during the early morning hours on
Wednesday

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Tuesday

Gales continue through Noon on Wednesday.

Additional rounds of gusty winds and high waves are expected
again late week into the weekend.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
211 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-102015-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
211 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of southern
Wisconsin for snow accumulations as well as the potential for some
freezing rain and icing due to cold pavement temperatures. This
will bring impacts to travel this evening into early Wednesday
morning. Snow accumumlations will be greatest through Marquette,
Green Lake, Fond du Lac, and western Sheboygan Counties.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Tuesday

Additional rounds of snowfall are possible through the end of the
week, but confidence in timing is on the lower end.

An arctic airmass is expected this upcoming weekend, with wind
chills as cold as -15 to -25 for the overnight and early morning
hours.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
152 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

LMZ521-522-541>543-102000-
The Bay of Green Bay south of a line from Cedar River MI to Rock
Island Passage-Lake Michigan from Washington Island to Sheboygan-
152 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest Lake
Michigan and the waters of Green Bay.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Gale force gusts are expected late tonight on Lake Michigan south
of Sturgeon Bay. A Gale Warning has been issued.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Tuesday

Gale force gusts are expected Wednesday morning on Lake Michigan
to the south of Sturgeon Bay.

$$

Uhlmann

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
152 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-102000-
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-Marathon-Shawano-
Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-
Southern Oconto County-
152 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north-central and northeast
Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Snow is expected to return to the region in the early afternoon,
getting into central Wisconsin around dusk and into eastern
Wisconsin in the early evening. The snow could fall heavy at
times late this evening through the overnight hours, before
diminishing late tonight. Snowfall totals by late tonight of 2 to
7 inches are expected. The heaviest snow is expected over central
WI, where snowfall rates could exceed 1" per hour this evening
into the overnight hours. The snow will impact the evening commute
over central and north- central WI.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Tuesday

Snow will steadily diminish from west to east on Wednesday morning.
The Wednesday morning commute in areas with untreated roads may
still be impacted although the heaviest snowfall will have stopped
by that time.

Wind chills could drop to 10 below to 30 below zero Friday night
into Saturday morning, and again Saturday night into Sunday
morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are requested to forward snowfall measurements to the
National Weather Service in Green Bay this week.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
428 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ041-053>055-
061-101430-
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
La Crosse-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
428 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Minnesota...southwest Wisconsin
and west central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Light freezing rain and rain are expected this afternoon into this
evening, leading a light glaze to five hundreths of an inch in ice
accumulations.  Therefore, a Winter Weather Advisory is in
effect.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

A brief period of sharply reduced visibility due to snow showers
may occur early Wednesday morning.

Strong wind gusts of 45 mph or greater may occur early Wednesday
morning through midday.

Bitterly cold temperatures may occur Saturday and Sunday mornings,
potentially leading to wind chill values of 25 below zero or
lower.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Ice reports are appreciated.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
428 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

WIZ017-029-101430-
Taylor-Clark-
428 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Wisconsin and north central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Impactful accumulating snow will move into the area this afternoon
and continue through tonight. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect
for the potential of up to 6 inches of snow accumulation.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Bitterly cold temperatures may occur Saturday and Sunday mornings,
potentially leading to wind chill values of 25 below zero or
lower.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Snowfall reports are appreciated.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
428 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

WIZ032>034-042>044-101430-
Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-
428 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Wisconsin and west central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Snow will mix with rain and freezing rain at times this afternoon
into tonight resulting in snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches and
a light glaze of ice. Therefore, a Winter Weather Advisory is in
effect.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Bitterly cold temperatures may occur Saturday and Sunday mornings,
potentially leading to wind chill values of 25 below zero or
lower.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Snowfall and ice reports are appreciated.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

$$

APF

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