Winter Storm Warning
...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW EARLY THIS MORNING...
.A winter storm is impacting the region early this morning and
gradually winds down later this morning. The band of heaviest snow
amounts is expected to be 30 to 40 miles wide at most. There will be
a very sharp cutoff in amounts on the northwest side of the snow
band with impacts varying greatly in the span of just a few miles.
Travel will be hazardous in the areas that see the heaviest snow!.
* WHAT...Heavy snow with accumulations between 6 and 10 inches,
locally higher in spots. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast
Minnesota, and southwest and west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.
From: Feb 20, 2026 11:17
Until: Feb 20, 2026 15:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
8 inches,
mainly along and northwest of a line from New Vienna to Manchester
to Vinton, with a sharp cutoff in amounts to the southeast.
Drifting and some blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Benton, Buchanan, Delaware, and Dubuque Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday
morning commute.
From: Feb 20, 2026 08:07
Until: Feb 20, 2026 15:00
Winter Storm Warning
...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING...
.A winter storm lifts through the region tonight and exits Friday
morning. The band of heaviest snow amounts is expected to be 30 to
40 miles at most and has shifted northwestward slightly over the
last few hours. The winter storm warnings and advisories have been
adjusted accordingly. There will be a very sharp cutoff in amounts
on the northwest side of the snow band with impacts varying greatly
in the span of just a few miles. Road conditions will deteriorate
quickly in the band of heavy snow with slippery to hazardous travel
conditions expected.
* WHAT...Heavy snow with accumulations between 5 and 9 inches. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast
Minnesota, and southwest and west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a sharp cutoff in snow amounts
on the northwest side of this warning with impacts varying quickly
in the span of a few miles. The city of La Crosse will straddle
this line with impacts possibly varying substantially between the
north and south sides of the city.
From: Feb 20, 2026 04:58
Until: Feb 20, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
8 inches. Drifting and some blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as
45 mph.
* WHERE...Benton, Buchanan, Delaware, and Dubuque Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning commute.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
From: Feb 20, 2026 02:17
Until: Feb 20, 2026 11:15
Winter Storm Warning
...BAND OF MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED TONIGHT...
.A band of snow develops across northeast Iowa into southwest
Wisconsin this evening and lasts through the overnight, departing
between sunrise and mid-morning. The snow will be heavy at times
with rates exceeding 1" per hour, quickly leading to snow-covered
and slippery roads. The heaviest snow is forecast to fall in a
relatively narrow band with amounts quickly decreasing on either
side of the band. Any small changes to the placement of the snow
band could change forecast snow amounts at a given location very
quickly. Confidence in heavy amounts is highest in far southwest
Wisconsin into Juneau and Adams Counties and adjacent areas of
northeast Iowa. Areas to the northwest from Charles City to Tomah
may see a few inches of accumulation, but amounts will drop off
quickly in some cases within a few miles.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...In northeast Iowa, Fayette, Allamakee, and Clayton
Counties. In southwest Wisconsin, Crawford, Richland, and Grant
Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday morning commute.
From: Feb 19, 2026 21:15
Until: Feb 20, 2026 05:15
Winter Weather Advisory
...BAND OF MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED TONIGHT...
.A band of snow develops across northeast Iowa into southwest
Wisconsin this evening and lasts through the overnight, departing
between sunrise and mid-morning. The snow will be heavy at times
with rates exceeding 1" per hour, quickly leading to snow-covered
and slippery roads. The heaviest snow is forecast to fall in a
relatively narrow band with amounts quickly decreasing on either
side of the band. Any small changes to the placement of the snow
band could change forecast snow amounts at a given location very
quickly. Confidence in heavy amounts is highest in far southwest
Wisconsin into Juneau and Adams Counties and adjacent areas of
northeast Iowa. Areas to the northwest from Charles City to Tomah
may see a few inches of accumulation, but amounts will drop off
quickly in some cases within a few miles.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...In northeast Iowa, Floyd, Chickasaw, Howard, and
Winneshiek Counties. In southeast Minnesota, Houston County. In
west central Wisconsin, La Crosse and Vernon Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.
From: Feb 19, 2026 21:15
Until: Feb 20, 2026 05:15
Winter Weather Advisory
...A QUICK HITTING BAND OF HEAVY SNOW TONIGHT WILL LEAD TO SLIPPERY
TRAVEL CONDITIONS...
.A band of snow develops across northeast Iowa into southwest
Wisconsin this evening and lasts through the overnight, departing
between sunrise and mid-morning. The snow will be heavy at times
with rates exceeding 1" per hour, quickly leading to snow-covered
and slippery roads. The heaviest snow is forecast to fall in a
relatively narrow band with amounts quickly decreasing on either
side of the band, making this snowfall forecast on the challenging
side. Any small changes to the placement of the snow band could
change forecast snow amounts at a given location very quickly.
Confidence in heavy amounts is highest in far southwest Wisconsin
and adjacent areas of northeast Iowa.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Adams, Juneau, Vernon, and Monroe Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.
From: Feb 19, 2026 17:30
Until: Feb 20, 2026 01:45
Winter Storm Warning
...A QUICK HITTING BAND OF HEAVY SNOW TONIGHT WILL LEAD TO SLIPPERY
TRAVEL CONDITIONS...
.A band of snow develops across northeast Iowa into southwest
Wisconsin this evening and lasts through the overnight, departing
between sunrise and mid-morning. The snow will be heavy at times
with rates exceeding 1" per hour, quickly leading to snow-covered
and slippery roads. The heaviest snow is forecast to fall in a
relatively narrow band with amounts quickly decreasing on either
side of the band, making this snowfall forecast on the challenging
side. Any small changes to the placement of the snow band could
change forecast snow amounts at a given location very quickly.
Confidence in heavy amounts is highest in far southwest Wisconsin
and adjacent areas of northeast Iowa.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...In northeast Iowa, Fayette, Allamakee, and Clayton
Counties. In southwest Wisconsin, Crawford, Richland, and Grant
Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.
From: Feb 19, 2026 17:30
Until: Feb 20, 2026 01:45
Winter Weather Advisory
...A QUICK HITTING BAND OF HEAVY SNOW TONIGHT WILL LEAD TO SLIPPERY
TRAVEL CONDITIONS...
.A band of snow develops across northeast Iowa into southwest
Wisconsin this evening and lasts through the overnight, departing
between sunrise and mid-morning. The snow will be heavy at times
with rates exceeding 1" per hour, quickly leading to snow-covered
and slippery roads. The heaviest snow is forecast to fall in a
relatively narrow band with amounts quickly decreasing on either
side of the band, making this snowfall forecast on the challenging
side. Any small changes to the placement of the snow band could
change forecast snow amounts at a given location very quickly.
Confidence in heavy amounts is highest in far southwest Wisconsin
and adjacent areas of northeast Iowa.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...In northeast Iowa, Floyd, Chickasaw, Howard, and
Winneshiek Counties. In southeast Minnesota, Houston County. In
west central Wisconsin, La Crosse County.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.
From: Feb 19, 2026 17:30
Until: Feb 20, 2026 01:45
Red Flag Warning
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Continue...
* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois,
and northeast Missouri.
* TIMING...Until 8 PM CST this evening.
* WINDS...West-southwest winds 25 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50
mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will quickly spread out of
control. Fire behavior is expected to be extreme. Outdoor
burning should be avoided.
From: Feb 18, 2026 20:03
Until: Feb 19, 2026 02:00
Special Weather Statement
At 1150 pm, freezing drizzle continues across southwestern
Wisconsin. Portions of western Wisconsin may see lingering
freezing drizzle for another hour or so before it moves further
east into south central Wisconsin. In southwestern to south
central Wisconsin, freezing drizzle will continue for another 2
to 3 hours.
The impact of the freezing drizzle and any ice glazing will be
greatest for untreated secondary roads. The overall impact of the
icing is prolonged slick roads that were snow covered.
Be careful if moving about this this evening as conditions may be
more slippery due to the combination of snow and freezing
drizzle.
From: Feb 02, 2026 05:48
Until: Feb 02, 2026 08:00
Special Weather Statement
As snow moves east through the area, it will transition to
freezing drizzle.
The freezing drizzle will gradually come to an end later this
evening. The impact of the freezing drizzle and any ice glazing
will be greatest for roads that are not covered in snow already or
have treatments down for melting.
Be careful if moving about this this evening as conditions may be
more slippery due to the combination of snow and freezing drizzle.
From: Feb 02, 2026 00:17
Until: Feb 02, 2026 06:00
Special Weather Statement
At 445 PM...radar indicated that the snow would be ending along
the Mississippi river between 5 and 6 pm. In southeast Minnesota
and northeast Iowa where the snow has ended, freezing drizzle has
been reported, heaviest in Minnesota. This has caused a slight
increase in accidents, according to law enforcement, in southeast
Minnesota.
In Wisconsin, as the snow comes to an end over the next hours,
expect the same period of freezing drizzle to occur, causing slick
roads to persist.
The freezing drizzle will gradually come to an end this evening. The
impact of the freezing drizzle and any ice glazing will be greatest
for roads that are not covered in snow already or have treatments
down for melting. Also, the drizzle will be more steady in
southeast Minnesota into west-central Wisconsin.
Be careful if moving about this this evening as conditions may be
more slippery due to the combination of snow and freezing drizzle.
From: Feb 01, 2026 22:50
Until: Feb 02, 2026 01:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 45 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 32 below expected.
* WHERE...In Iowa, Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, and Winneshiek
Counties. In Minnesota, Houston County.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon
CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 3
AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 16:24
Until: Jan 23, 2026 04:30
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 45 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected.
* WHERE...Adams, Juneau, Crawford, Grant, Richland, Vernon, La
Crosse, and Monroe Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon
CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon to 9 PM CST
Friday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 16:24
Until: Jan 23, 2026 04:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 45 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected.
* WHERE...Adams, Juneau, Crawford, Grant, Richland, Vernon, La
Crosse, and Monroe Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon
CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon to 9 PM CST
Friday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 16:24
Until: Jan 23, 2026 04:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 45 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 32 below expected.
* WHERE...In Iowa, Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, and Winneshiek
Counties. In Minnesota, Houston County.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon
CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 3
AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 16:24
Until: Jan 23, 2026 04:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 40 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties.
In Iowa, Benton, Jackson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and
Dubuque Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon
CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to
noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 16:02
Until: Jan 23, 2026 00:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 40 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties.
In Iowa, Benton, Jackson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and
Dubuque Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon
CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to
noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 16:02
Until: Jan 23, 2026 00:15
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast
Minnesota, and central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 21, 2026 04:12
Until: Jan 21, 2026 18:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 to 40 below
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast
Minnesota, and central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 20, 2026 18:47
Until: Jan 21, 2026 13:15
Winter Weather Advisory
...BAND OF SNOW EXPECTED IN NORTHEAST IOWA AND FAR SOUTHWEST
WISCONSIN...
.A quick hitting period of snow will occur tonight, bringing a swath
of light snow to areas along and south of I-90. Within this swath, a
narrow band of moderate snow may develop, with this likely to occur
south of Highway 18 in northeast Iowa and far southwest Wisconsin,
where around or greater than 3 inches of snow is expected.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches.
* WHERE...In Iowa, Clayton and Fayette Counties. In Wisconsin, Grant
County.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Jan 21, 2026 04:11
Until: Jan 21, 2026 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central and
northeast Iowa.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Jan 21, 2026 03:34
Until: Jan 21, 2026 11:45
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches,
with locally higher amounts possible.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Jo Daviess and Stephenson Counties. In Iowa,
Buchanan, Delaware, and Dubuque Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could also impact part of the evening commute,
especially west of the Mississippi River.
From: Jan 20, 2026 08:45
Until: Jan 21, 2026 09:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...BAND OF SNOW EXPECTED IN NORTHEAST IOWA AND FAR SOUTHWEST
WISCONSIN...
.A quick hitting period of snow will occur late this afternoon into
tonight, bringing a swath of light snow to areas along and south of
I-90. Within this swath, a narrow band of moderate snow may develop,
with this likely to occur south of Highway 18 in northeast Iowa and
far southwest Wisconsin, where around or greater than 3 inches of
snow is expected.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches.
* WHERE...In Iowa, Clayton and Fayette Counties. In Wisconsin, Grant
County.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.
From: Jan 20, 2026 08:50
Until: Jan 21, 2026 06:00
Special Weather Statement
Light snow will move over far northwest Illinois and adjacent
areas of far eastern Iowa this evening. Some of this may mix with
or turn to freezing drizzle. If so, this will result in slippery
conditions, particularly untreated or elevated surfaces. The light
precipitation is expected to diminish late evening or early
overnight.
Motorists should allow extra travel time in this area this evening,
including in and near Dubuque, Freeport, Galena, and Savanna, and
along U.S. Highway 20. Use caution, including increasing your
following distance from the vehicle ahead of you.
From: Dec 30, 2025 22:56
Until: Dec 31, 2025 02:30
Special Weather Statement
Pockets of freezing drizzle will continue to move through the
region this afternoon and evening resulting in slick road
conditions in spots. The highest potential for freezing drizzle to
occur will be in locations near the Mississippi River. Motorists
should slow down and give themselves space between the car in
front when encountering slippery roads.
From: Dec 30, 2025 22:35
Until: Dec 31, 2025 02:15
Special Weather Statement
Snow and pockets of freezing drizzle will continue to move through
the region this afternoon and evening resulting in slick road
conditions in spots. The highest potential for freezing drizzle to
occur will be in locations near the Mississippi River. Motorists
should slow down and give themselves space between the car in
front when encounter snow covered or icy roads.
From: Dec 30, 2025 21:12
Until: Dec 31, 2025 02:00
