< Blizzard Warning Iowa | Effective 03/15/2026 08:25

Blizzard Warning Iowa | Effective 03/15/2026 08:25

Headline: 
Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 10:25AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Blizzard Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 15, 2026 - 8:25am
Expires: 
March 15, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WITH ADDITIONAL SNOW MOVING IN THIS AFTERNOON... .The first round of this winter storm is beginning to exit the area late this morning which will leave a brief lull across the area for the late morning and 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 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. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Floyd, Mitchell, Chickasaw, and Howard Counties. * WHEN...Until 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: 
Mitchell; Howard; Floyd; Chickasaw
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI