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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service
Thu Dec 19 2024
...SECOND ROUND OF SNOW BEGINNING BY MID-AFTERNOON...
.The heaviest snow with our winter storm is shifting into Wisconsin
with some breaks in the snow occurring west of the Mississippi
River. However, any areas under any snow bands may still pick up a
quick 1 to 3 inches of snow. More widespread light to moderate snow
moves in later this afternoon and evening and lasts into the
overnight hours, resulting in continued poor traveling conditions.
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Including the cities of Waukon, Viroqua, Neillsville, Prairie Du
Chien, Richland Center, Platteville, Caledonia, Austin,
Rochester, Preston, Osage, Medford, Cresco, Elkader, Decorah, and
Dodge Center
Thu Dec 19 2024
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast
Minnesota, and central, north central, and southwest Wisconsin.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute.
🚧 ROAD REPORT 🚧
All travelers are encouraged to monitor road conditions as weather conditions occur. For road information, call 511 from any type of phone or go to the Travel Information Map HERE Motorists should check surrounding states for their current road condition information.
The MNDOT works hard to keep travelers informed of road conditions. It’s important to remember that the conditions may vary from what is being reported. Statewide weather information can be found HERE.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) uses the following terms to describe winter road conditions:
- Partially covered
- Up to 50% of the road is covered with ice, slush, sleet, or snow. Roads may be slick, snow packed, or have ruts. Lane markings may be hard to see.
- Completely covered
- The road is 100% covered with rain, frost, snow, slush, or a combination. This term is used when roads are covered with standing water, snow obscures lane markings, or driving is hazardous due to heavy snow, drifting snow, or freezing rain.
MnDOT also uses the following winter road maintenance terms:
- Deicing: Removing snow and ice from the road surface
- Anti-icing: Applying chemicals to prevent snow from bonding to the road surface
- Pre-wetting: Adding liquid brine to granular salt when applying it
- Stockpile pre-treatment: Adding liquid brine or deicer to granular salt while establishing a stockpile
To stay safe while driving in Minnesota during the winter, you can:
- Drive at safe speeds for the road conditions
- Allow extra time for travel
- Increase the distance between your vehicle and the one ahead
- Be extra careful when driving around snowplows, keeping at least five car-lengths behind them