Winter Storm Warning; Ice Storm Warning In Effect Wednesday Morning

Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Crawford-Vernon-Richland

…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN…From 9 AM Wednesday to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Fayette-Clayton-Grant

…ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Significant icing expected. Ice accumulations of one-tenth to three-tenths of an inch. Total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches across the northern portions of the counties to less than an inch across the south. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE…In Iowa, Fayette and Clayton Counties. In Wisconsin, Grant County.

* WHEN…From 9 AM Wednesday to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.