Full Notification

Given the tremendous high impact of this blizzard, including road closures, rescues, and strong winds, the blizzard warning will be extended into the evening hours. Winds will begin to diminish this evening, but impact will last well into tonight and Monday morning. Travel around the region remains very difficult to impossible due to heavy snow and strong winds. Wind gusts have nearly reached 60 mph in parts of southeast Minnesota leading to even worse drifting and blowing snow. Many roads are closed and travel is not advised. Those that do venture out have been getting stuck and rescued. Elsewhere travel is also difficult to dangerous. Lots of blowing snow has been reported in northeast Iowa, and north central Wisconsin, where people claim they are experiencing white outs in open country. Blizzard conditions will continue across most of the area this afternoon, with frequent wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph. This will lead to very low visibilities in blowing and drifting snow. State transportation departments recommend NO travel across most of northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota into portions of northwest Wisconsin. Do NOT travel in these areas unless of dire emergency. If you do, and get stuck - emergency services may not be able to reach you for a long time. Stay in your vehicle. In addition, the winds could cause tree damage and possibly power outages.

* WHAT...Areas of blowing and drifting snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 1 inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Wisconsin and northeast Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* AFFECTED AREAS: JUNEAU ... ALLAMAKEE ... CLAYTON ... CRAWFORD ... ADAMS ... RICHLAND ... VERNON

Instructions:

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at 511ia.org, and in Wisconsin at 511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1.