< Winter Weather Advisory Wisconsin | Effective 03/14/2026 23:34

Winter Weather Advisory Wisconsin | Effective 03/14/2026 23:34

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 accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In southwest Wisconsin, Crawford and Richland Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Instruction: 
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511wi.gov 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: 
Crawford; Richland
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI