Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS La Crosse, WI

195 
WWUS43 KARX 121232
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
732 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW EXPECTED IN CENTRAL WISCONSIN...

.A winter storm will move through northern Wisconsin tonight into 
Friday morning bringing snow to areas along and north of US Highway 
10 in central Wisconsin with expected amounts rising rapidly north 
of Wisconsin Highway 29. With wind gusts ramping up overnight to 45 
to 50 mph by Friday morning, unsheltered areas will see blowing and 
drifting leading to hazardous driving conditions. Light snow and 
blowing snow are expected to linger through the morning before winds 
begin decreasing during Friday afternoon.

WIZ017-130000-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0002.260313T0000Z-260313T1800Z/
Taylor-
Including the cities of Medford
732 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 
1 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations around 2 to 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Taylor County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WIZ029-130000-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0011.260313T0000Z-260313T1800Z/
Clark-
Including the cities of Neillsville
732 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING 
TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Clark County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511wi.gov for road 
conditions.

&&

$$

Skow

372 
WWUS43 KARX 121930
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
230 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...TWO MAJOR WINTER STORMS TONIGHT INTO FRI MORNING AND SAT NIGHT 
INTO MON MORNING...

.The first winter moves through northern Wisconsin tonight into 
Friday morning bringing snow to areas along and north of US Highway 
10 in central Wisconsin with expected amounts rising rapidly north 
of Wisconsin Highway 29. With wind gusts ramping up overnight to 45 
to 50 mph by Friday morning, unsheltered areas will see blowing and 
drifting snow leading to hazardous driving conditions. Light snow 
and blowing snow are expected to linger through the morning before 
winds begin decreasing Friday afternoon.

The second winter storm could approach historic levels as a large 
band of 12 to 18 inches of snow falls across the region with 
localized amounts up to 24 inches. The main uncertainty in the 
forecast is exactly where this band sets up with the highest 
confidence currently from southeast Minnesota to between I-90 and 
Highway 29 in Wisconsin. There will be a relatively sharp gradient 
in snow amounts on the southern side of the snow band over northeast 
Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. In addition to the heavy snow, winds 
increase Sunday afternoon into Monday morning, with gusts of 35 to 
50 mph possible west of the Mississippi River. These winds could 
lead to widespread blowing and drifting of snow and blizzard 
conditions, especially west of the Mississippi River. Regardless of 
exact snow amounts, expect widespread major travel impacts 
regionwide with some roads possibly becoming impassable.

WIZ017-130730-
/O.NEW.KARX.WS.A.0001.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0002.260313T0000Z-260313T1800Z/
Taylor-
Including the cities of Medford
230 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 
1 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total 
  snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high 
  as 50 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. 
  Highest total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches with 
  localized amounts approaching 24 inches possible. Lesser amounts 
  of 6 to 12 inches of snow possible outside of this band. Winds 
  could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Taylor County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 
  PM CDT Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday evening 
  through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. 
  Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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.

&&

$$

WIZ029-130730-
/O.NEW.KARX.WS.A.0001.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0011.260313T0000Z-260313T1800Z/
Clark-
Including the cities of Neillsville
230 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING 
TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. For 
  the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Highest total snow 
  accumulations between 12 and 18 inches with localized amounts 
  approaching 24 inches possible. Lesser amounts of 6 to 12 inches 
  of snow possible outside of this band. Winds could gust as high as 
  40 mph.

* WHERE...Clark County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 
  1 PM CDT Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday evening 
  through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511wi.gov for road 
conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-130730-
/O.NEW.KARX.WS.A.0001.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Decorah, Rochester, Osage, Dodge Center,
Austin, Cresco, Charles City, Elkader, Waukon, New Hampton,
Wabasha, Preston, Caledonia, Winona, and Oelwein
230 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Highest total snow 
  accumulations between 12 and 18 inches with localized amounts 
  approaching 24 inches possible. Lesser amounts of 6 to 12 inches 
  of snow possible outside of this band. Winds could gust as high as 
  50 mph. A glaze of ice is also possible if the storm trends 
  further north.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast 
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

WIZ032>034-041>044-053>055-061-130730-
/O.NEW.KARX.WS.A.0001.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-
Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Arcadia, Sparta, La Crosse, Prairie Du
Chien, Black River Falls, Richland Center, Tomah, Platteville,
Alma, Mauston, Viroqua, Whitehall, and Friendship
230 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Highest total snow accumulations 
  between 12 and 18 inches with localized amounts approaching 24 
  inches possible. Lesser amounts of 6 to 12 inches of snow possible 
  outside of this band. A glaze of ice is also possible if the storm 
  trends further north. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

Skow

914 
WWUS43 KARX 130204
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
904 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...TWO MAJOR WINTER STORMS TONIGHT INTO FRI MORNING AND SAT NIGHT 
INTO MON MORNING...

.The first winter storm will move through northern Wisconsin from 
tonight into Friday morning. It will bring snow to areas along and 
north of US Highway 10 in central Wisconsin with expected amounts 
rising rapidly north of Wisconsin Highway 29. With wind gusts 
ramping up overnight to 45 to 50 mph by Friday morning, unsheltered 
areas will see blowing and drifting snow leading to hazardous 
driving conditions. Light snow and blowing snow are expected to 
linger through the morning before winds begin decreasing Friday 
afternoon.

A second winter storm could approach historic levels as a large band 
of 12 to 18 inches of snow falls across the region with localized 
amounts up to 24 inches. The main uncertainty in the forecast is 
exactly where this band sets up with the highest confidence 
currently from southeast Minnesota to between I-90 and Highway 29 in 
Wisconsin. There will be a relatively sharp gradient in snow amounts 
on the southern side of the snow band over northeast Iowa and 
southwest Wisconsin. In addition to the heavy snow, winds increase 
Sunday afternoon into Monday morning, with gusts of 35 to 50 mph 
possible west of the Mississippi River. These winds could lead to 
widespread blowing and drifting of snow and blizzard conditions, 
especially west of the Mississippi River. Regardless of exact snow 
amounts, expect widespread major travel impacts regionwide with some 
roads possibly becoming impassable.

WIZ017-131800-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1800Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WS.A.0001.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
Taylor-
Including the cities of Medford
904 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING 
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total   
  snow
  accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high   as 50 
  mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Highest total 
  snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches with localized amounts 
  approaching 24 inches possible. Lesser amounts of 6 to 12 inches of 
  snow possible outside of this band. Winds could gust as high as 40 
  mph.

* WHERE...Taylor County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 PM CDT Friday. For 
  the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Monday 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. 
  Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

WIZ029-131800-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260313T1800Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WS.A.0001.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
Clark-
Including the cities of Neillsville
904 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING 
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. For 
  the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Highest total snow 
  accumulations between 12 and 18 inches with localized amounts 
  approaching 24 inches possible. Lesser amounts of 6 to 12 inches of 
  snow possible outside of this band. Winds could gust as high as 40 
  mph.

* WHERE...Clark County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM CDT Friday. For 
  the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Monday 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511wi.gov for road 
conditions.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-131800-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.A.0001.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Cresco, Elkader, Dodge Center, Decorah,
Osage, Oelwein, Charles City, Rochester, Preston, Winona,
Wabasha, New Hampton, Caledonia, Austin, and Waukon
904 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING 
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Highest total snow 
  accumulations
  between 12 and 18 inches with localized amounts approaching 24 
  inches possible. Lesser amounts of 6 to 12 inches of snow possible 
  outside of this band. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. A glaze of 
  ice is also possible if the storm trends further north.


* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast 
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

WIZ032>034-041>044-053>055-061-131800-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.A.0001.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-
Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Viroqua, Mauston, Richland Center, Black
River Falls, La Crosse, Arcadia, Friendship, Whitehall, Alma,
Platteville, Prairie Du Chien, Sparta, and Tomah
904 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING 
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Highest total snow accumulations 
  between 12 and
  18 inches with localized amounts approaching 24 inches possible. 
  Lesser amounts of 6 to 12 inches of snow possible outside of this 
  band. A glaze of ice is also possible if the storm trends further 
  north. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

JSB

688 
WWUS43 KARX 130534
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1234 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...TWO MAJOR WINTER STORMS OVERNIGHT AND THIS MORNING AND FROM 
SATURDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY MORNING...

.The first winter storm will move through northern Wisconsin from 
overnight tonight into this morning. It will bring snow to areas 
along and north of US Highway 10 in central Wisconsin with expected 
amounts rising rapidly north of Wisconsin Highway 29. With wind 
gusts ramping up overnight to 45 to 50 mph by this morning, 
unsheltered areas will see blowing and drifting snow leading to 
hazardous driving conditions. Light snow and blowing snow are 
expected to linger through this morning and then decrease this 
afternoon.

A second winter storm could approach historic levels as a large band 
of 12 to 18 inches of snow falls across the region with localized 
amounts up to 24 inches. The main uncertainty in the forecast is 
exactly where this band sets up with the highest confidence 
currently from southeast Minnesota to between I-90 and Highway 29 in 
Wisconsin. There will be a relatively sharp gradient in snow amounts 
on the southern side of the snow band over northeast Iowa and 
southwest Wisconsin. In addition to the heavy snow, winds increase 
Sunday afternoon into Monday morning, with gusts of 35 to 50 mph 
possible west of the Mississippi River. These winds could lead to 
widespread blowing and drifting of snow and blizzard conditions, 
especially west of the Mississippi River. Regardless of exact snow 
amounts, expect widespread major travel impacts regionwide with some 
roads possibly becoming impassable.

WIZ017-131500-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1800Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WS.A.0001.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
Taylor-
Including the cities of Medford
1234 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING 
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total 
  snow
  accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. Highest totals in the 
  northeast part of Taylor County. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Highest total 
snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches with localized amounts 
approaching 24 inches possible. Lesser amounts of 6 to 12 inches of 
snow possible outside of this band. Winds could gust as high as 40 
mph.

* WHERE...Taylor County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 PM CDT this 
  afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday evening 
  through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. 
  Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

WIZ029-131500-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260313T1800Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WS.A.0001.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
Clark-
Including the cities of Neillsville
1234 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING 
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. 

For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Highest total snow 
accumulations between 12 and 18 inches with localized amounts 
approaching 24 inches possible. Lesser amounts of 6 to 12 inches of 
snow possible outside of this band. Winds could gust as high as 40 
mph.

* WHERE...Clark County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this 
  afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday evening 
  through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. 
  Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511wi.gov for road 
conditions.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-131500-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.A.0001.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Cresco, Elkader, Dodge Center, Decorah,
Osage, Oelwein, Charles City, Rochester, Preston, Winona,
Wabasha, New Hampton, Caledonia, Austin, and Waukon
1234 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING 
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Highest total snow 
  accumulations
  between 12 and 18 inches with localized amounts approaching 24 
  inches possible. Lesser amounts of 6 to 12 inches of snow possible 
  outside of this band. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. A glaze of 
  ice is also possible if the storm trends further north.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast 
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

WIZ032>034-041>044-053>055-061-131500-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.A.0001.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-
Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Viroqua, Mauston, Richland Center, Black
River Falls, La Crosse, Arcadia, Friendship, Whitehall, Alma,
Platteville, Prairie Du Chien, Sparta, and Tomah
1234 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING 
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Highest total snow accumulations 
  between 12 and
  18 inches with localized amounts approaching 24 inches possible. 
  Lesser amounts of 6 to 12 inches of snow possible outside of this 
  band. A glaze of ice is also possible if the storm trends further 
  north. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.


* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

JSB

882 
WWUS43 KARX 131044
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
544 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...BLOWING SNOW POSSIBLE THIS MORNING WITH A MAJOR WINTER STORM FOR 
LATER THIS WEEKEND...

.Light snow, combined with increasing winds, could lead to blowing 
snow and travel impacts across northern into central Wisconsin this 
morning. These impacts lessen during the afternoon.

A second winter storm could approach historic levels as a large band 
of 12 to 18 inches of snow falls across the region with localized 
amounts up to 24 inches. The main uncertainty in the forecast is 
exactly where this band sets up with the highest confidence 
currently between the Twin Cities and Rochester in southeast 
Minnesota and along and north of the I-94 corridor in western 
Wisconsin. There will be a relatively sharp gradient in snow amounts 
on the southern side of the snow band over northeast Iowa and 
southwest Wisconsin. In addition to the heavy snow, winds increase 
Sunday afternoon into Monday morning, with gusts of 35 to 50 mph. 
These winds could lead to widespread blowing and drifting of snow 
and blizzard conditions, especially west of the Mississippi River. 
Regardless of exact snow amounts, expect widespread major travel 
impacts regionwide with some roads possibly becoming impassable.

WIZ017-131830-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1800Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WS.A.0001.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
Taylor-
Including the cities of Medford
544 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING 
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, snow and blowing snow. 
  Additional snow accumulations up to one inch and winds gusting to 
  40 to 50 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. 
  Highest total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches with 
  localized amounts approaching 24 inches possible. Lesser amounts 
  of 6 to 12 inches of snow possible outside of this band. Winds 
  could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Taylor County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 PM CDT this 
  afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday evening 
  through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. 
  Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

WIZ029-131830-
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260313T1800Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WS.A.0001.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
Clark-
Including the cities of Neillsville
544 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING 
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. 
  Additional snow accumulations up to one inch and winds gusting to 
  40 to 50 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. 
  Highest total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches with 
  localized amounts approaching 24 inches possible. Lesser amounts 
  of 6 to 12 inches of snow possible outside of this band. Winds 
  could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Clark County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this 
  afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday evening 
  through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511wi.gov for road 
conditions.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-131830-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.A.0001.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Cresco, Rochester, Caledonia, Wabasha,
Waukon, Winona, Preston, Austin, Oelwein, Dodge Center, Decorah,
Charles City, Osage, New Hampton, and Elkader
544 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING 
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Highest total snow 
  accumulations between 12 and 18 inches with localized amounts 
  approaching 24 inches possible. Lesser amounts of 6 to 12 inches 
  of snow possible outside of this band. Winds could gust as high as 
  40 to 50 mph. A glaze of ice is also possible if the storm trends 
  further north.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast 
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

WIZ032>034-041>044-053>055-061-131830-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.A.0001.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-
Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of La Crosse, Sparta, Viroqua, Black River
Falls, Alma, Mauston, Richland Center, Tomah, Friendship, Prairie
Du Chien, Platteville, Arcadia, and Whitehall
544 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING 
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Highest total snow accumulations 
  between 12 and 18 inches with localized amounts approaching 24 
  inches possible. Lesser amounts of 6 to 12 inches of snow possible 
  outside of this band. A glaze of ice is also possible if the storm 
  trends further north. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

Skow

943 
WWUS43 KARX 131728
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1228 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...MAJOR WINTER STORM SATURDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY MORNING...

.A prolonged, high-impact winter storm affects the region Saturday 
night through Monday morning. Highest snow totals in excess of 12 to 
18 inches are favored north of Interstate 90 with some locales north 
of Highway 10 approaching 24 inches. Along Interstate 90, a wintry 
mix of snow, freezing rain, and sleet makes it difficult to pin down 
exact snow and ice amounts, but impacts are warranting of a winter 
storm warning. Across northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin, snow 
does not look to arrive until Sunday afternoon, so the winter storm 
watch is maintained until further details can be ascertained. 
Increasing winds Sunday afternoon and night should result in 
whiteout conditions for exposed locales and an upgrade to a blizzard 
warning is likely once the exact threat area is determined. 
Regardless of exact snow amounts, expect major travel impacts 
regionwide with some roads possibly impassable, especially in 
wind-prone areas.

WIZ017-140730-
/O.UPG.KARX.WS.A.0001.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KARX.WS.W.0003.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1800Z/
Taylor-
Including the cities of Medford
1228 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM CDT 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Winter Storm Warning, snow and blowing snow. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the second Winter Storm 
  Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 
  and 18 inches with localized amounts approaching 24 inches. Winds 
  gusting up to 45 mph may result in blizzard conditions later 
  Sunday into Monday morning.

* WHERE...Taylor County.

* WHEN...For the first Winter Storm Warning, until 1 PM CDT this 
  afternoon. For the second Winter Storm Warning, from 7 PM Saturday 
  to 1 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning 
  commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WIZ029-140730-
/O.UPG.KARX.WS.A.0001.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KARX.WS.W.0003.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260313T1800Z/
Clark-
Including the cities of Neillsville
1228 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM CDT 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, 
  heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 
  inches with localized amounts approaching 24 inches. Winds gusting 
  up to 45 mph may result in blizzard conditions later Sunday into 
  Monday morning.

* WHERE...Clark County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this 
  afternoon. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 PM Saturday to 1 
  PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning 
  commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov 
for road conditions.

&&

$$

MNZ079-WIZ032>034-140730-
/O.UPG.KARX.WS.A.0001.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KARX.WS.W.0003.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
Wabasha-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-
Including the cities of Black River Falls, Alma, Wabasha,
Arcadia, and Whitehall
1228 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM CDT 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected, which may mix briefly at times with 
  sleet and freezing rain. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 
  18 inches with localized amounts approaching 24 inches. Winds 
  gusting up to 45 mph may result in blizzard conditions later 
  Sunday into Monday morning. A glaze of ice is possible.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wabasha County. In Wisconsin, Buffalo, 
  Jackson, and Trempealeau Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org 
for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road 
conditions.

&&

$$

MNZ086>088-094>096-WIZ041>044-053-140730-
/O.UPG.KARX.WS.A.0001.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KARX.WS.W.0003.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-La Crosse-Monroe-
Juneau-Adams-Vernon-
Including the cities of La Crosse, Viroqua, Mauston, Caledonia,
Tomah, Winona, Friendship, Austin, Dodge Center, Preston,
Rochester, and Sparta
1228 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM CDT 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow, mixed with sleet and freezing rain. Total snow 
  accumulations between 6 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts. 
  Ice amounts around one tenth to three tenths of an inch. Winds 
  gusting up to 50 mph may result in blizzard conditions later 
  Sunday into Monday morning.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and central, southwest, 
  and west central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree branches, especially those coated in ice.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org 
for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road 
conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ008>011-WIZ054-055-140730-
/O.EXT.KARX.WS.A.0001.260315T0600Z-260316T1800Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Crawford-Richland-
Including the cities of Cresco, Richland Center, Waukon, Prairie
Du Chien, Decorah, and Osage
1228 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 3 and 8 inches and ice accumulations around 
  one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph 
  and may result in blizzard conditions later Sunday into Monday 
  morning.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southwest 
  Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring 
  down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

IAZ018-019-029-030-WIZ061-140730-
/O.EXT.KARX.WS.A.0001.260315T1800Z-260316T1800Z/
Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Clayton-Grant-
Including the cities of Platteville, Oelwein, Charles City, New
Hampton, and Elkader
1228 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH 
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 
  6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph and may 
  result in blizzard conditions later Sunday into Monday morning.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Floyd, Chickasaw, Clayton, and Fayette Counties. 
  In Wisconsin, Grant County.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

Skow

366 
WWUS43 KARX 131741
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1241 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...MAJOR WINTER STORM SATURDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY MORNING...

.A prolonged, high-impact winter storm affects the region Saturday 
night through Monday morning. Highest snow totals in excess of 12 to 
18 inches are favored north of Interstate 90 with some locales north 
of Highway 10 approaching 24 inches. Along Interstate 90, a wintry 
mix of snow, freezing rain, and sleet makes it difficult to pin down 
exact snow and ice amounts, but impacts are warranting of a winter 
storm warning. Across northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin, snow 
does not look to arrive until Sunday afternoon, so the winter storm 
watch is maintained until further details can be ascertained. 
Increasing winds Sunday afternoon and night should result in 
whiteout conditions for exposed locales and an upgrade to a blizzard 
warning is likely once the exact threat area is determined. 
Regardless of exact snow amounts, expect major travel impacts 
regionwide with some roads possibly impassable, especially in 
wind-prone areas.

WIZ017-140230-
/O.EXP.KARX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1800Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0003.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
Taylor-
Including the cities of Medford
1241 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM 
CDT MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 
  and 18 inches with localized amounts approaching 24 inches. Winds 
  gusting up to 45 mph may result in blizzard conditions later 
  Sunday into Monday morning.

* WHERE...Taylor County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning 
  commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org 
for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road 
conditions.

&&

$$

WIZ029-140230-
/O.EXP.KARX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260313T1800Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0003.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
Clark-
Including the cities of Neillsville
1241 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM 
CDT MONDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 
  and 18 inches with localized amounts approaching 24 inches. Winds 
  gusting up to 45 mph may result in blizzard conditions later 
  Sunday into Monday morning.

* WHERE...Clark County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning 
  commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org 
for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road 
conditions.

&&

$$

MNZ079-WIZ032>034-140230-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0003.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
Wabasha-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-
Including the cities of Black River Falls, Alma, Wabasha,
Arcadia, and Whitehall
1241 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM 
CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected, which may mix briefly at times with 
  sleet and freezing rain. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 
  18 inches with localized amounts approaching 24 inches. Winds 
  gusting up to 45 mph may result in blizzard conditions later 
  Sunday into Monday morning. A glaze of ice is possible.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wabasha County. In Wisconsin, Buffalo, 
  Jackson, and Trempealeau Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org 
for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road 
conditions.

&&

$$

MNZ086>088-094>096-WIZ041>044-053-140230-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.W.0003.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-La Crosse-Monroe-
Juneau-Adams-Vernon-
Including the cities of La Crosse, Viroqua, Mauston, Caledonia,
Tomah, Winona, Friendship, Austin, Dodge Center, Preston,
Rochester, and Sparta
1241 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM 
CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow, mixed with sleet and freezing rain. Total snow 
  accumulations between 6 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts. 
  Ice amounts around one tenth to three tenths of an inch. Winds 
  gusting up to 50 mph may result in blizzard conditions later 
  Sunday into Monday morning.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and central, southwest, 
  and west central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree branches, especially those coated in ice.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org 
for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road 
conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ008>011-WIZ054-055-140230-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.A.0001.260315T0600Z-260316T1800Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Crawford-Richland-
Including the cities of Cresco, Richland Center, Waukon, Prairie
Du Chien, Decorah, and Osage
1241 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 3 and 8 inches and ice accumulations around 
  one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph 
  and may result in blizzard conditions later Sunday into Monday 
  morning.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southwest 
  Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree branches, especially those coated in ice.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

IAZ018-019-029-030-WIZ061-140230-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.A.0001.260315T1800Z-260316T1800Z/
Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Clayton-Grant-
Including the cities of Platteville, Oelwein, Charles City, New
Hampton, and Elkader
1241 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON 
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 
  6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph and may 
  result in blizzard conditions later Sunday into Monday morning.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Floyd, Chickasaw, Clayton, and Fayette Counties. 
  In Wisconsin, Grant County.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree branches, especially those coated in ice.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

Skow

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1142 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- After a brief lull tonight into Thursday morning, a potent
  clipper races through the region Thursday night into Friday
  morning. The main impacts for 3-6 inches of snow look to be
  north of Highway 29, but the bigger story will be the strong
  winds that arrive behind the cold front. Winds could gust up
  to 60 mph and any light snow in these winds will result in
  whiteout conditions.

- A major winter storm is shaping up for Saturday night into
  Sunday night across the Upper Mississippi River Valley. There
  is high confidence (80-90%) in a band of 6-12 inches of snow
  with localized amounts of 18 to 24 inches (20-30% chance). The
  big question is exactly WHERE this band of heavy snow sets up.
  Combined with strong winds Sunday afternoon/night, travel may
  be impossible at times during this storm.

- Very cold temperatures settle in for the start of next week
  with sub-zero wind chills Sunday and Monday nights.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 145 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

This Afternoon: Snow Departs

Our ongoing band of light snow departs through the early
afternoon. Afternoon solar insolation coupled with lessening
snow rates should result in minimal impacts for the rest of the
day. Surface high pressure slides through tonight into early
Thursday morning, bringing a brief lull in the weather before
our next weather system arrives later Thursday.

Thursday Night - Friday AM: Snow in Northern WI, Strong Winds

A potent clipper wave digs across North Dakota and into
northern Wisconsin late Thursday and Thursday night, departing
by mid-morning Friday. Any locations south of the surface low
see sufficient WAA to keep the attendant isentropic lift
precipitation Thursday night fall as rain, with a sharp
transition to snow along and north of the surface low track.
There still exists a 2-3 county wide N-S spread in the storm
track as the low traverses northern Wisconsin. This will play
heavily into whether Clark and Taylor counties see impacts from
the heavier snow band. The going forecast leans more on the
track portrayed by the global ensembles (keeping the heavy snow
along and north of Highway 29), which is similar to what has
been depicted in the forecast over the last 24-36 hours.

Strong northwesterly winds race southward in the wake of the
trailing cold front after midnight early Friday morning. A
60-70-kt 850-mb jet carves out the W/SW side of the departing
surface low, with steepening boundary layer lapse rates tapping
into this jet. The combination of this CAA and mechanical mixing
should funnel these winds to the surface, it is just a question
of how strong. Forecast profiles from the various global and
convective models show the boundary layer fully realizing this
850-mb jet and explicit wind gusts from these models are pushing
into warning levels (50-60-kts). It looks like these winds will
be maximized immediately behind the cold front where the
subsidence branch of the frontogenetical circulation and
isallobaric wind will co-exist. Therefore, the strongest wind
gusts look to occur in a 2-4 hour period. While still blustery,
winds should then slowly decrease through the rest of the day.

Another outlier possibility--but something worth watching--will
be if any snow accompanies this frontal passage and wind surge.
Snow amounts do not look to be all that high (<1"), but any
amount of snow that falls within these winds will result in near
whiteout conditions and possibly necessitate the issuance of
advisories or snow squall warnings.

Late Saturday - Sunday: Major Winter Storm Affects the Region

A winter storm that has been lurking in the longer range models
for many days continues to have the local forecast area in its
cross hairs. It truly is a matter of where, not if, we see a
band of 6-12+ inches of snow occur. The forecast envelope is
narrowing and an increasing number of ensemble members are
focusing along the I-90 corridor. We are still just under 4 days
away from this event and the model solutions are in remarkably
good agreement for this range of the forecast. On the flip side,
being four days out, the forecast still has time to shift
appreciably in time and space.

From an ingredient standpoint, the storm is a classic. A
deepening surface low, strong isentropic ascent and moisture
transport over an elongated fgen band oriented along the low
track and pivots directly over the forecast area. The NBM snow
amount probabilities along I-90 are nothing to sneeze at: 90%
for 6", 50-70% for 12", 10-20% for 24". And this is still 4 days
out!

Strong winds on the backside of the departing low and
deformation zone will lead to blowing and drifting snow Sunday
afternoon into Sunday night. The wetter nature of the snow early
on combined with the winds could result in tree and power line
damage and if some of the more aggressive scenarios play out,
blizzard headlines will be on the table.

It goes without saying that travel may be impossible at times
during this winter storm. The combination of high snow amounts
and winds of 30-40 mph could make roads impassable, especially
in open areas west of the Mississippi River.

Cooling Temperatures

A surge of CAA trailing our weekend system sends temperatures
plummeting back to values more typical of early February. Highs
on Monday only reach into the 20s with lows for Sun/Mon nights
in the single digits--locales that see the fresh snow likely
seeing lows fall below zero. This cold snap looks to only last a
few days with highs rebounding back to near average through the
rest of the week.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1142 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

Ceilings and visibilities will be VFR through the TAF period. As
a rapidly strengthening system approaches, sustained south
winds will climb into the 15 to 25 knots range and gusts will be
as high as 35 knots late Thursday afternoon and southwest on
Thursday evening. Rain will move into the TAF sites on Thursday
evening.

&&

.ARX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...Wind Advisory from midnight Thursday night to 1 PM CDT Friday
     for WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053>055-061.
MN...High Wind Warning from midnight Thursday night to 10 AM CDT
     Friday for MNZ079-086>088-094>096.
IA...High Wind Warning from midnight Thursday night to 10 AM CDT
     Friday for IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030.

&&

DISCUSSION...Skow
AVIATION...Boyne

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
928 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053>055-061-121200-
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
928 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Wisconsin...north central Wisconsin...southwest Wisconsin and
west central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

A Wind Advisory is in effect from Thursday night into Friday with
wind gusts up to 50 mph.

A band of heavy snow affects the region Saturday night into
Sunday night with snow amounts of over a foot possible in the
band of heaviest snow. Travel may become impossible in the band
of heaviest snow.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Wind and snow reports later this week and weekend would be
appreciated.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

A webinar for the strong winds and weekend snow will be at 1pm on
Thursday.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-121200-
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
928 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Iowa...northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

A High Wind Warning is in effect for winds of 30 to 40 mph,
gusting to 60 mph from Thursday night into Friday morning.

A band of heavy snow affects the region Saturday night into
Sunday night with snow amounts of over a foot possible in the
band of heaviest snow. Travel may become impossible in the band
of heaviest snow.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Wind and snow reports later this week and weekend would be
appreciated.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

A webinar for the strong winds and weekend snow will be at 1pm on
Thursday.

Boyne