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, freezing rain. Additional
ice accumulations around a light glaze. For the Winter Storm
Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5
and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...In southwest Wisconsin, Grant County.
* 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:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In
Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.
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:
Grant
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI