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...HEAVY SNOW, STRONG WINDS CONTINUE TO IMPACT TRAVEL... .Widespread moderate to heavy wet snow will continue to fall across most of the area through late afternoon. Sleet to even small hail could be mixed in at times over southwest Wisconsin as a few thunderstorms track northward into the area. A few inches of additional snow are expected, mostly confided to southeast Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. Visibilities will continue to be reduced to 1/4 mile at times in the heaviest snow. In addition, north winds will continue to gust from 35 to 55 mph through the rest of the afternoon, strongest over southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. The strongest winds, when coupled with the heavier snowfall rates, will be capable of white-out conditions. While some roads have remained wet from the snow, where the snowfall was heavier they quickly become snow covered and slick to hazardous. Check on the latest road condition and forecasts before heading out. Adjust travel plans if conditions warrant it.

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WINNESHIEK ... ALLAMAKEE ... CHICKASAW ... HOUSTON ... LA CROSSE ... MONROE ... JUNEAU ... ADAMS ... VERNON ... CRAWFORD ... RICHLAND

Instructions:

Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.