< Winter Weather Advisory Iowa | Effective 03/15/2026 10:39

Winter Weather Advisory Iowa | Effective 03/15/2026 10:39

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 12:39PM CDT until March 15 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 15, 2026 - 10:39am
Expires: 
March 15, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
...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 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.
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.
Area Description: 
Winneshiek; Allamakee; Fayette; Clayton
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI