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...Heavy Wet Snow and Strong Winds Impacting Travel Into The Wednesday Morning Commute... .Narrow, heavy snow bands continue to layout in a north-south orientation across western Wisconsin early this afternoon. 1" per hour rates were common under these bands, with visibilities 1/2 mile or less. Ridge tops and other higher terrain locations have been accumulating the most snow so far today while in valleys snow has collected on cold, grassy surfaces but have left roads wet or slushy. The snow will continue tonight with narrow snow bands also persisting. Several more inches of accumulation are expected, focused over parts of western and central Wisconsin. In addition, winds will be on the increase tonight, gusting from 40 to 50 mph. The wet nature of the snow will generally inhibit any significant blowing or drifting, but visibilities will be impacted. Also, there is the potential for any snow laden tree branches or power lines to be brought down. Travel will be impacted through Wednesday with snow covered to slushy roads and the strong wind gusts. Exercise caution.

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Locally higher possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Monroe, Vernon and Richland Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning or evening commute.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MONROE ... VERNON ... RICHLAND

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.