Blizzard Warning Minnesota, Wisconsin | Effective 03/15/2026 10:39

...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. * 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.