Winter Weather Advisory Iowa | Effective 03/15/2026 08:25

...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...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, and Winneshiek Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Blizzard Warning, 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.