Station Name: Alma L&D 4
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 686 feet

Nearest Address:
312 Great River Rd
Alma, WI 54610
Buffalo County

GPS Coordinates: 44.3272, -91.9194

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued December 28 at 8:27AM CST until December 29 at 9:00AM CST by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 8:27 AM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 4:30 PM

...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. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Wabasha and Winona Counties. In Wisconsin, Buffalo County. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 28 at 2:20PM CST until December 29 at 9:00AM CST by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 2:20 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 12:00 AM

...WINTER STORM BRINGS HAZARDOUS TRAVEL THIS AFTERNOON INTO MONDAY MORNING... .A potent winter storm will produce 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 northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. Hourly snowfall rates in excess of 1" per hour will possible through the evening hours in southeast Minnesota, and west-central, central, and north-central Wisconsin. 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. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Wabasha and Winona Counties. In Wisconsin, Buffalo County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 28 at 4:53AM CST until December 29 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 4:53 AM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 5:00 PM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM TO BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF WESTERN AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA ALONG WITH POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATING SNOW TO CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN WISCONSIN LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... .A developing potent winter storm over the Central Plains this morning will become much stronger as it moves toward the Great Lakes through Monday morning. Snow will develop over western Minnesota near sunrise, with a rain/snow mix developing farther east. The rain/snow mix across eastern Minnesota and Wisconsin will quickly turn to snow later this morning as temperatures drop during the daylight hours. Steady snow will continue through early Monday morning. Accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to a few inches across far western Minnesota. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph are expected by this evening, leading to blizzard conditions in open areas of central and southern Minnesota through early Monday morning. A Blizzard Warning is in effect in a corridor from Morris and Long Prairie, south to Granite Falls and the far southwestern Twin Cities metro, to the Mankato and Albert Lea areas. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Travel conditions will become dangerous later today through early Monday morning. Alternative travel plans should be considered. * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 28 at 12:15PM CST until December 29 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 12:15 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 12:15 AM

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL NOT ADVISED ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA... .Steady snow will continue through the evening and taper off overnight. Accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to 4 or 5 inches across far western Minnesota. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph are expected by this evening, leading to blizzard conditions in open areas of western and southern Minnesota through early Monday morning. A Blizzard Warning is in effect west of a line from Long Prairie to St. Cloud, the southwest Twin Cities metro, and Albert Lea. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 28 at 4:01PM CST until December 29 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 4:01 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 4:15 AM

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL IS NOT ADVISED... .Steady snow will continue through the evening and taper off overnight. Total accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to 4 or 5 inches across far western Minnesota. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph are expected this evening, leading to a continuation of blizzard conditions in open areas of western and southern Minnesota through early Monday morning. A Blizzard Warning is in effect west of a line from Long Prairie to St. Cloud, the southwest Twin Cities metro, and Albert Lea. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 28 at 8:27AM CST until December 29 at 12:00PM CST by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 8:27 AM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 4:30 PM

...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. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, north central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 28 at 2:20PM CST until December 29 at 12:00PM CST by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 2:20 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 12:00 AM

...WINTER STORM BRINGS HAZARDOUS TRAVEL THIS AFTERNOON INTO MONDAY MORNING... .A potent winter storm will produce 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 northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. Hourly snowfall rates in excess of 1" per hour will possible through the evening hours in southeast Minnesota, and west-central, central, and north-central Wisconsin. 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. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, north central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

Blizzard Warning issued December 28 at 8:27AM CST until December 29 at 9:00AM CST by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 8:27 AM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 4:30 PM

...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. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 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 may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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.

Blizzard Warning issued December 28 at 2:20PM CST until December 29 at 9:00AM CST by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 2:20 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 12:00 AM

...WINTER STORM BRINGS HAZARDOUS TRAVEL THIS AFTERNOON INTO MONDAY MORNING... .A potent winter storm will produce 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 northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. Hourly snowfall rates in excess of 1" per hour will possible through the evening hours in southeast Minnesota, and west-central, central, and north-central Wisconsin. 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. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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.