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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
322 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

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322 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Winds will begin to increase late this afternoon and into the
evening with wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph expected. These strong
winds coupled with both falling and already accumulated snow will
result in visibility reductions to 1/4 mile or less due to blow
snow. Snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches are expected this
evening and into tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

Blowing snow leading to blizzard conditions will linger into
Monday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Snow reports would be appreciated.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1239 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WITH ADDITIONAL SNOW MOVING IN THIS
AFTERNOON...

.The first round of this winter storm is will continue to exit east
into eastern WI which will leave a brief lull across the area for
the 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 already fallen 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.

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Winneshiek-Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton-
Including the cities of Elkader, Waukon, Oelwein, and Decorah
1239 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM
CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, and Winneshiek Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. Visit 511ia.org for road conditions.

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