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Buffalo County Emergency Management
Sunday March 24th, 2024 :: 03:25 a.m. CDT

Alert

Winter Storm Warning until 01:00AM Monday

...Heavy Wet Snow Expected from Mid to Late Morning through Tonight... .A band of heavy wet snow will move through the area mid-morning today and last through tonight. As it progresses through the region, snow totals across parts of northeastern Iowa into southeast Minnesota and west central Wisconsin will range from 3 to 7 inches before precipitation begins to change over to rain or ends. Higher totals of 6 to 10 inches are expected across north central Wisconsin in northern Clark and Taylor counties. Travel will be hazardous with the combination of heavy snowfall rates of 1 inch or greater per hour and winds gusting to around 25 to 35 mph. Blowing and drifting snow is possible across southeast Minnesota. Due to the heavy and wet nature of this snow, take frequent breaks if shoveling.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 25 to 35 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wabasha County. In Wisconsin, Buffalo County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 1 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WABASHA ... BUFFALO

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

Address/Location
Buffalo County Emergency Management
407 S 2nd St
Alma, WI 54610

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 608-685-6298

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Winter Storm Warning

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