Expires:202404031600;Remove:202404031600;866216 WWUS43 KARX 031449 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 949 AM CDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...Snow and Winds Impacting Travel Into The Afternoon... .Narrow bands of snow through the morning are expected to continue the afternoon. Snowfall rates of 0.5" per hour seen within these heavier bands, decreasing visibilities below 1 mile at times. These stronger snowfall bands depart to the east through central Wisconsin today. Additional accumulations of 1 to 2 inches expected for the Winter Weather Advisory. Increased wind gusts from 40 to 50 mph will exacerbate visibility reductions. Additionally, the combination of strong winds with heavier snow can fell tree branches or power lines. Travel will be impacted through the morning commute, especially untreated roads and cooler ridge tops. Exercise caution. IAZ010-011-030-MNZ088-095-096-WIZ017-029-033-034-041-054-061- 031600- /O.EXP.KARX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240403T1500Z/ Winneshiek-Allamakee-Clayton-Winona-Fillmore-Houston-Taylor-Clark- Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Crawford-Grant- Including the cities of Decorah, Waukon, Elkader, Winona, Preston, Caledonia, Medford, Neillsville, Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Prairie Du Chien, and Platteville 949 AM CDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... Light snow will continue through the afternoon with accumulations of less than an inch expected. As a result, the Winter Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire. A Wind Advisory remains in effect through the evening with wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. This may lead to drifting snow in spots. In addition, higher wind gusts with snow covered trees may lead to isolated power outages and tree damage. $$ Naylor