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EXPIRED1/11/2024 2:25:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: FutureSeverity: ModerateCertainty: Possible
1/11/2024 2:25:00 AM until 1/13/2024 9:00:00 AM
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Significant Winter Storm Still On Track to End Week...
.Another significant winter storm is expected to cause travel
impacts from late tonight into Saturday across the region. Besides
the potential for heavy snow, winds will be on the increase,
leading to blowing and drifting. There could also be pockets of
whiteout conditions, especially in open areas.
Currently a broad swath of 6 to 10 inches is forecast, but those
amounts could still change based on storm track and amount of
moisture the storm has to work on. There is still the possibility
for higher amounts if bands move repeatedly over the same areas.
Widespread travel impacts should be planned for Friday into
Saturday. Near white-out conditions could develop at times Friday
into Saturday morning as winds gust upwards of 30 to 40 mph.
Consider altering, delaying or even canceling travel plans if
conditions warrant it.
Bitterly cold air arrives as this storm system exits the area.
This will lead to wind chills of 20 to 30 below by Saturday
night.
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to
10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 to 40 mph,
resulting in near whiteout conditions at times.
* WHERE...Northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, southwest into
central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
would impact the morning and evening commute Friday.