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Home Blizzard Warning 0002 Issued by the La Crosse Forecast Office
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-15 10:25:47 807 WWUS43 KARX 151525 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1025 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WITH ADDITIONAL SNOW MOVING IN THIS AFTERNOON... .The first round of this winter storm is beginning to exit the area late this morning which will leave a brief lull across the area for the late morning and early afternoon. During this period, winds will begin to increase with wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph by the early evening. This will result in blizzard conditions where a Blizzard Warning is in effect. Dangerous travel conditions are expected during this period, particularly north of Interstate 90 where snowfall totals of 12 to 24 inches will see significant drifting with the increasing winds. A secondary round of accumulating snow will move into the region late this afternoon and into the morning hours on Monday with highest additional totals favored in west-central and southwest Wisconsin with snow exiting the region by noon on Monday. MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-032>034-160500- /O.EXP.KARX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260315T1500Z/ /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Taylor-Clark- Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson- Including the cities of Preston, Wabasha, Whitehall, Black River Falls, Arcadia, Winona, Neillsville, Dodge Center, Caledonia, Alma, Rochester, Austin, and Medford 1025 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and central, north central, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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 Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ IAZ008-009-018-019-160500- /O.EXP.KARX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260315T1500Z/ /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, New Hampton, and Charles City 1025 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Floyd, Mitchell, Chickasaw, and Howard Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Visit 511ia.org for road conditions. && $$ IAZ010-011-029-030-160500- /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0002.260315T1800Z-260316T1200Z/ /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260315T1800Z/ Winneshiek-Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton- Including the cities of Elkader, Waukon, Oelwein, and Decorah 1025 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, and Winneshiek Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Blizzard Warning, until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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. Visit 511ia.org for road conditions. Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ WIZ054-055-061-160500- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0003.260315T1800Z-260316T1800Z/ /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260315T1800Z/ Crawford-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Richland Center, Platteville, and Prairie Du Chien 1025 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Crawford, Grant, and Richland Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ WIZ041>044-053-160500- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon- Including the cities of Friendship, Tomah, Sparta, La Crosse, Mauston, and Viroqua 1025 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Adams, Juneau, Vernon, La Crosse, and Monroe Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ Naylor Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-15 10:25:47 807 WWUS43 KARX 151525 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1025 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WITH ADDITIONAL SNOW MOVING IN THIS AFTERNOON... .The first round of this winter storm is beginning to exit the area late this morning which will leave a brief lull across the area for the late morning and early afternoon. During this period, winds will begin to increase with wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph by the early evening. This will result in blizzard conditions where a Blizzard Warning is in effect. Dangerous travel conditions are expected during this period, particularly north of Interstate 90 where snowfall totals of 12 to 24 inches will see significant drifting with the increasing winds. A secondary round of accumulating snow will move into the region late this afternoon and into the morning hours on Monday with highest additional totals favored in west-central and southwest Wisconsin with snow exiting the region by noon on Monday. MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-032>034-160500- /O.EXP.KARX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260315T1500Z/ /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Taylor-Clark- Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson- Including the cities of Preston, Wabasha, Whitehall, Black River Falls, Arcadia, Winona, Neillsville, Dodge Center, Caledonia, Alma, Rochester, Austin, and Medford 1025 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and central, north central, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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 Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ IAZ008-009-018-019-160500- /O.EXP.KARX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260315T1500Z/ /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, New Hampton, and Charles City 1025 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Floyd, Mitchell, Chickasaw, and Howard Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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. Visit 511ia.org for road conditions. && $$ IAZ010-011-029-030-160500- /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0002.260315T1800Z-260316T1200Z/ /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260315T1800Z/ Winneshiek-Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton- Including the cities of Elkader, Waukon, Oelwein, and Decorah 1025 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, and Winneshiek Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Blizzard Warning, until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Visit 511ia.org for road conditions. Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ WIZ054-055-061-160500- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0003.260315T1800Z-260316T1800Z/ /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260315T1800Z/ Crawford-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Richland Center, Platteville, and Prairie Du Chien 1025 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Crawford, Grant, and Richland Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ WIZ041>044-053-160500- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon- Including the cities of Friendship, Tomah, Sparta, La Crosse, Mauston, and Viroqua 1025 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Adams, Juneau, Vernon, La Crosse, and Monroe Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ Naylor Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-15 10:25:47 807 WWUS43 KARX 151525 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1025 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WITH ADDITIONAL SNOW MOVING IN THIS AFTERNOON... .The first round of this winter storm is beginning to exit the area late this morning which will leave a brief lull across the area for the late morning and early afternoon. During this period, winds will begin to increase with wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph by the early evening. This will result in blizzard conditions where a Blizzard Warning is in effect. Dangerous travel conditions are expected during this period, particularly north of Interstate 90 where snowfall totals of 12 to 24 inches will see significant drifting with the increasing winds. A secondary round of accumulating snow will move into the region late this afternoon and into the morning hours on Monday with highest additional totals favored in west-central and southwest Wisconsin with snow exiting the region by noon on Monday. MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-032>034-160500- /O.EXP.KARX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260315T1500Z/ /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Taylor-Clark- Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson- Including the cities of Preston, Wabasha, Whitehall, Black River Falls, Arcadia, Winona, Neillsville, Dodge Center, Caledonia, Alma, Rochester, Austin, and Medford 1025 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and central, north central, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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 Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ IAZ008-009-018-019-160500- /O.EXP.KARX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260315T1500Z/ /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, New Hampton, and Charles City 1025 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Floyd, Mitchell, Chickasaw, and Howard Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Visit 511ia.org for road conditions. && $$ IAZ010-011-029-030-160500- /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0002.260315T1800Z-260316T1200Z/ /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260315T1800Z/ Winneshiek-Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton- Including the cities of Elkader, Waukon, Oelwein, and Decorah 1025 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, and Winneshiek Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Blizzard Warning, until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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. Visit 511ia.org for road conditions. Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ WIZ054-055-061-160500- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0003.260315T1800Z-260316T1800Z/ /O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260315T1800Z/ Crawford-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Richland Center, Platteville, and Prairie Du Chien 1025 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Crawford, Grant, and Richland Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ WIZ041>044-053-160500- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon- Including the cities of Friendship, Tomah, Sparta, La Crosse, Mauston, and Viroqua 1025 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Adams, Juneau, Vernon, La Crosse, and Monroe Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ Naylor Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-15 12:39:51 512 WWUS43 KARX 151739 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1239 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WITH ADDITIONAL SNOW MOVING IN THIS AFTERNOON... .The first round of this winter storm is will continue to exit east into eastern WI which will leave a brief lull across the area for the early afternoon. During this period, winds will begin to increase with wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph by the early evening. This will result in blizzard conditions where a Blizzard Warning is in effect. Dangerous travel conditions are expected during this period, particularly north of Interstate 90 where already fallen snowfall totals of 12 to 24 inches will see significant drifting with the increasing winds. A secondary round of accumulating snow will move into the region late this afternoon and into the morning hours on Monday with highest additional totals favored in west-central and southwest Wisconsin with snow exiting the region by noon on Monday. IAZ010-011-029-030-160500- /O.EXP.KARX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260315T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KARX.BZ.W.0002.260315T2100Z-260316T1200Z/ Winneshiek-Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton- Including the cities of Elkader, Waukon, Oelwein, and Decorah 1239 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, and Winneshiek Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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. Visit 511ia.org for road conditions. && $$ WIZ054-055-061-160500- /O.EXP.KARX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260315T1800Z/ /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0003.260315T1800Z-260316T1800Z/ Crawford-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Richland Center, Platteville, and Prairie Du Chien 1239 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Crawford, Grant, and Richland Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ IAZ008-009-018-019-160500- /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, New Hampton, and Charles City 1239 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Floyd, Mitchell, Chickasaw, and Howard Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Visit 511ia.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-032>034-160500- /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Taylor-Clark- Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson- Including the cities of Preston, Wabasha, Whitehall, Black River Falls, Arcadia, Winona, Neillsville, Dodge Center, Caledonia, Alma, Rochester, Austin, and Medford 1239 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and central, north central, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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 Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ WIZ041>044-053-160500- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon- Including the cities of Friendship, Tomah, Sparta, La Crosse, Mauston, and Viroqua 1239 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 7 and 12. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Adams, Juneau, Vernon, La Crosse, and Monroe Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ Naylor Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-03-15 12:39:51 512 WWUS43 KARX 151739 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1239 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WITH ADDITIONAL SNOW MOVING IN THIS AFTERNOON... .The first round of this winter storm is will continue to exit east into eastern WI which will leave a brief lull across the area for the early afternoon. During this period, winds will begin to increase with wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph by the early evening. This will result in blizzard conditions where a Blizzard Warning is in effect. Dangerous travel conditions are expected during this period, particularly north of Interstate 90 where already fallen snowfall totals of 12 to 24 inches will see significant drifting with the increasing winds. A secondary round of accumulating snow will move into the region late this afternoon and into the morning hours on Monday with highest additional totals favored in west-central and southwest Wisconsin with snow exiting the region by noon on Monday. IAZ010-011-029-030-160500- /O.EXP.KARX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260315T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KARX.BZ.W.0002.260315T2100Z-260316T1200Z/ Winneshiek-Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton- Including the cities of Elkader, Waukon, Oelwein, and Decorah 1239 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, and Winneshiek Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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. Visit 511ia.org for road conditions. && $$ WIZ054-055-061-160500- /O.EXP.KARX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260315T1800Z/ /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0003.260315T1800Z-260316T1800Z/ Crawford-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Richland Center, Platteville, and Prairie Du Chien 1239 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Crawford, Grant, and Richland Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ IAZ008-009-018-019-160500- /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, New Hampton, and Charles City 1239 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Floyd, Mitchell, Chickasaw, and Howard Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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. Visit 511ia.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-032>034-160500- /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Taylor-Clark- Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson- Including the cities of Preston, Wabasha, Whitehall, Black River Falls, Arcadia, Winona, Neillsville, Dodge Center, Caledonia, Alma, Rochester, Austin, and Medford 1239 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and central, north central, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ WIZ041>044-053-160500- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon- Including the cities of Friendship, Tomah, Sparta, La Crosse, Mauston, and Viroqua 1239 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 7 and 12. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Adams, Juneau, Vernon, La Crosse, and Monroe Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ Naylor Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-15 12:39:51 512 WWUS43 KARX 151739 WSWARX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1239 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WITH ADDITIONAL SNOW MOVING IN THIS AFTERNOON... .The first round of this winter storm is will continue to exit east into eastern WI which will leave a brief lull across the area for the early afternoon. During this period, winds will begin to increase with wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph by the early evening. This will result in blizzard conditions where a Blizzard Warning is in effect. Dangerous travel conditions are expected during this period, particularly north of Interstate 90 where already fallen snowfall totals of 12 to 24 inches will see significant drifting with the increasing winds. A secondary round of accumulating snow will move into the region late this afternoon and into the morning hours on Monday with highest additional totals favored in west-central and southwest Wisconsin with snow exiting the region by noon on Monday. IAZ010-011-029-030-160500- /O.EXP.KARX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260315T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KARX.BZ.W.0002.260315T2100Z-260316T1200Z/ Winneshiek-Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton- Including the cities of Elkader, Waukon, Oelwein, and Decorah 1239 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, and Winneshiek Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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. Visit 511ia.org for road conditions. && $$ WIZ054-055-061-160500- /O.EXP.KARX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260315T1800Z/ /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0003.260315T1800Z-260316T1800Z/ Crawford-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Richland Center, Platteville, and Prairie Du Chien 1239 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Crawford, Grant, and Richland Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ IAZ008-009-018-019-160500- /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, New Hampton, and Charles City 1239 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Floyd, Mitchell, Chickasaw, and Howard Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Visit 511ia.org for road conditions. && $$ MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-032>034-160500- /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Taylor-Clark- Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson- Including the cities of Preston, Wabasha, Whitehall, Black River Falls, Arcadia, Winona, Neillsville, Dodge Center, Caledonia, Alma, Rochester, Austin, and Medford 1239 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and central, north central, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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 Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ WIZ041>044-053-160500- /O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon- Including the cities of Friendship, Tomah, Sparta, La Crosse, Mauston, and Viroqua 1239 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 7 and 12. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Adams, Juneau, Vernon, La Crosse, and Monroe Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ Naylor |
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