< Winter Storm Warning Wisconsin | Effective 03/15/2026 08:25

Winter Storm Warning Wisconsin | Effective 03/15/2026 08:25

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued March 15 at 10:25AM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Winter Storm 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...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Adams, Juneau, Vernon, La Crosse, and Monroe Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 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.
Area Description: 
La Crosse; Monroe; Juneau; Adams; Vernon
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI