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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
119 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-ILZ015-024-060415-
/O.NEW.KDVN.WW.Y.0013.251207T0000Z-251207T1200Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Rock
Island-Mercer-
Including the cities of Moline, Davenport, Bettendorf,
Independence, Wapello, Anamosa, Washington, Aledo, Marengo, Iowa
City, Maquoketa, Tipton, Vinton, Clinton, Manchester, Muscatine,
Dubuque, Sigourney, Cedar Rapids, and Rock Island
119 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
  inches with the highest amounts anticipated north of I-80.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central,
  northeast, and southeast Iowa.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on
  slippery travel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A clipper system will bring widespread light
  snow to the region Saturday night. A narrow band of moderate to
  heavy snow is possible but there is uncertainty on the exact
  placement. Snowfall amounts over 4 inches are possible where this
  band sets up, most favored to the northwest of the Quad Cities at
  this time.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, the latest road
conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. In
Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at
gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$

Uttech

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
110 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

IAZ011-030-MNZ096-WIZ061-061000-
/O.NEW.KARX.WW.Y.0016.251207T0000Z-251207T1200Z/
Allamakee-Clayton-Houston-Grant-
Including the cities of Elkader, Platteville, Waukon, and
Caledonia
110 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
  inches.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Allamakee and Clayton Counties. In Minnesota,
  Houston County. In Wisconsin, Grant County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Rieck


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
313 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

LMZ643>646-060515-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-251206T0600Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
313 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

MRC

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
225 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

LMZ740>745-060430-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-251206T0600Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
225 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 25 kt occurring.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor, IL.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are occurring a mile
  or two offshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
506 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-060215-
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-Marathon-Shawano-
Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-
Southern Oconto County-
506 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

...LIGHT SNOW AND SLIPPERY ROADS THIS EVENING...

Ongoing light snow will create slippery stretches on roads through
the evening, along with visibility reductions to about 2 miles.
Drive with caution and be aware of sudden changes in road
conditions. Snow accumulations will range from half an inch to one
inch for most locations.

$$

KLJ


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
313 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007-
009-015>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-062115-
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-
Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-
Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
313 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northwest Illinois...west central Illinois...east
central Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Iowa and northeast
Missouri.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

There is a slight chance for patchy freezing drizzle this evening
through early tonight, mainly north of Highway 30.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

Accumulating snow is likely Saturday night into early Sunday
morning, leading to slippery travel conditions. There is a
moderate to high potential for 2 or more inches of snowfall
across much of the outlook area. A Winter Weather Advisory is in
effect for portions of the area for total snowfall amounts between
2 to 4 inches. Gusty north winds on Sunday may lead to blowing
and drifting snow in open and rural areas.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

$$

ZU

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
313 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

LMZ643>646-062115-
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
313 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from
Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until midnight tonight for
gusty southwest winds. Highest gusts will occur toward the open
waters.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Friday

Additional Small Craft Advisories may be needed at times Sunday
and onwards.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
313 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-062115-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
313 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

A dusting of snow is expected through late evening. Patchy
freezing drizzle is also possible late this evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Friday

A quick moving low pressure system may bring a few inches of snow
to southern Wisconsin Saturday night into early Sunday, with
highest amounts toward the Illinois border.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
240 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019>021-023-032-033-039-103>108-INZ001-002-
010-011-019-062045-
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-
La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-
Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton-
240 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025 /340 PM EST Fri Dec 5 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Limited Ice Accumulation Risk.

DISCUSSION...

Patchy freezing drizzle or snow may lead to localized
slick spots late this evening and overnight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Saturday night into Sunday morning...
  Elevated Snow Risk.
Sunday night through Thursday...
  Limited Snow Risk.

DISCUSSION...

A series of clipper systems moving across the Great Lakes may
bring regular opportunities for snow and travel impacts to the
local area this weekend through next week. The first of these
systems will bring a quick bout of accumulating snow Saturday
night into Sunday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

  Spotter activation will not be necessary through tonight.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
240 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

LMZ740>745-062045-
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
240 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Illinois
nearshore waters of Lake Michigan and the Indiana nearshore
waters of Lake Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Hazardous conditions for small craft.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Sunday through Thursday...
  Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.

$$

Kluber

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
229 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-062030-
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-Marathon-Shawano-
Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-
Southern Oconto County-
229 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north-central and northeast
Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Light snow may bring snow covered roads and slippery travel
conditions this evening, impacting the commute home from work or
school. Freezing drizzle is also possible this evening as the snow
comes to an end.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Friday

Light snow may bring snow covered roads and slippery travel
conditions late Saturday night into Sunday morning. Accumulations
around an inch are possible south of a Wausau to Sturgeon Bay
line.

Hazardous travel due to snow is again possible Monday night into
Tuesday morning, and then again Tuesday night into Wednesday
morning. Snowfall amounts are uncertain at this time due to
uncertainties in the storm track.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are requested to forward snowfall measurements to the
National Weather Service in Green Bay.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
115 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ086-087-094>096-WIZ061-061100-
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Grant-
115 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Iowa...southeast Minnesota and southwest Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Light snow ending early this evening. Minimal accumulations,
mostly along and north of Interstate 90.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Snow late Saturday afternoon through the night. Several inches of
snow expected. A winter weather advisory is in effect.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Snow reports are appreciated.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
115 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

MNZ079-088-WIZ032>034-041>044-053>055-061100-
Wabasha-Winona-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-
Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-
115 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast
Minnesota and western into central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Light snow ending early this evening. Minimal accumulations,
mostly along and north of Interstate 90.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Snow Saturday night with a few inches of snow impacting travel.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Snow reports are appreciated.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
115 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

WIZ017-029-061100-
Taylor-Clark-
115 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Wisconsin and north central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Light snow ending early this evening. Minor accumulations could
impact travel.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

A winter storm will impact locations mostly south of I-94 Saturday
night. North of there minimal accumulations are expected.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Snowfall reports are appreciated.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

$$

Rieck

U.S. Dept. of Commerce
NOAA National Weather Service
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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