…HEAVY SNOW AND STRONG WINDS TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY…
.Ongoing rain transitions to snow from west to east tonight into
Wednesday morning, beginning around 11 PM at Rochester, MN and
around 5 AM at La Crosse, WI. The highest snowfall rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour will coincide with the transition. Winds increase
overnight, allowing for blizzard conditions to develop in areas west
of the Mississippi River. Expect impacts to travel during the
Wednesday morning commute.
* WHAT…Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE…Dodge County.
* WHEN…From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.