Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued March 14 at 9:19PM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 14, 2026 - 7:19pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 12:30am
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 Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation
expected. Total ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. For
the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow
accumulations between 6 and 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50
mph.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Minnesota.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 10 AM CDT Sunday. For
the Blizzard Warning, from 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause
tree damage.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511mn.org for road
conditions.
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. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In
Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.
Area Description:
Wabasha; Dodge; Olmsted; Winona; Mower; Fillmore; Houston
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: