Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued March 31 at 10:00PM CDT until April 2 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 31, 2026 - 8:00pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...LATE WINTER STORM IMPACTS THE AREA FROM WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...
.A strong and wet system is moving through the area beginning
Wednesday late evening and continuing through Thursday. Snow and
sleet will begin Wednesday later evening, changing to freezing rain
overnight. Ice accumulations are expected and will continue into
Thursday morning. Temperatures will warm Thursday afternoon and only
rain will be expected. Travel is expected to be impacted.
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible Northcentral Wisconsin.
Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice
accumulations between two tenths and three tenths of an inch
possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Clark and Taylor Counties.
* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on
power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting
power outages.
Instruction:
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.
Area Description:
Taylor; Clark
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI