Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 1:34AM CDT until March 15 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 14, 2026 - 11:34pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
...DANGEROUS WINTER STORM TO IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
.A dangerous and potentially historic winter storm will impact the
region through Monday morning. Snow rates north of Interstate 90
will increase throughout the overnight. By early Sunday morning
snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour are likely across portions
of northern Clark and Taylor Counties. Mixed precipitation is likely
near I-90 Sunday morning where freezing rain accumulations of one to
three tenths of an inch of ice is likely. By Sunday afternoon, much
of the area will switchover to snow with wind gusts increasing to 35
to 55 mph. This will result in widespread visibilities reductions to
1/4 mile or less at times where the Blizzard Warning is in effect.
Storm total snow accumulations will likely approach all-time records
in north-central Wisconsin with 18 to 36 inches of snow expected
north of Interstate 94. Travel will be impossible for much of the
area throughout the storm. Any travel should be reserved for
emergencies only. Power outages and tree damage will be possible
with the combination of heavy snow, ice, and increasing winds on
Sunday.
* 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. For the Blizzard
Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...In northeast Iowa, Allamakee and Winneshiek Counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this
afternoon. For the Blizzard Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7
AM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause
extensive damage to trees and power lines.
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. 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.
Area Description:
Winneshiek; Allamakee
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI