Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 2:52AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 12:52am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
...HEAVY SNOW AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS INTO THIS MORNING...
.Light to heavy snow is ongoing across west central and southwest
Wisconsin and eastern portions of southeast Minnesota and northeast
Iowa. With winds gusting to 35 to 50 mph, visibility reductions to
as low as 1/4 of a mile are occurring. These blizzard and near
blizzard conditions will continue to lead to treacherous travel
through the early morning hours.
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to
two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and central, north
central, and west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Wabasha; Dodge; Olmsted; Winona; Mower; Fillmore; Houston; Taylor; Clark; Buffalo; Trempealeau; Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: