Weather Alerts For Chester, IA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 311 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER STORM BRINGS HAZARDOUS TRAVEL THIS AFTERNOON INTO MONDAY MORNING... .A potent winter storm brings widespread moderate to heavy snow and strong northwest winds gusting near 45 mph. Blowing and drifting snow will result in blizzard conditions for open and unsheltered locations of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. Initial rain quickly switches to snow from west to east through the afternoon hours with snowfall rates in excess of 1" per hour possible through the evening hours. Rapidly decreasing temperatures through the afternoon will freeze standing water and untreated wet surfaces. Travel will be hazardous to treacherous for many locations and dangerous in others where blowing and drifting is widespread. Be prepared to alter or cancel travel plans. Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore- Including the cities of Cresco, Preston, Rochester, New Hampton, Charles City, Dodge Center, Austin, and Osage 311 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. &&

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 629 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette- Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston- Including the cities of Wabasha, Preston, Decorah, Osage, New Hampton, Cresco, Austin, Caledonia, Dodge Center, Oelwein, Elkader, Charles City, Waukon, Winona, and Rochester 629 PM CST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Visibility 1/4 mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. &&