Blizzard Warning Issued for Crawford, Richland, and Grant Counties Through Monday Afternoon
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NOAA issued it on April 3, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for southwest Wisconsin, forecasting up to 12 inches of additional snow and 50 mph wind gusts through Monday.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 3, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS La Crosse
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwest Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of southwest Wisconsin. This alert is triggered by a second round of heavy snow and strong winds moving through the region.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions in Wisconsin are under the warning:
- Crawford County
- Grant County
- Richland County
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit with you in your vehicle. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. Residents are encouraged to visit 511wi.gov for the latest road conditions.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches are expected.
- Wind: Strong winds are forecast to gust as high as 50 mph.
- Visibility: Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, creating dangerous blizzard conditions.
- Impacts: Travel will be very difficult, and the hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds may also bring down tree branches.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective immediately and remains in effect until 1:00 PM CDT on Monday, March 16. Heavy snow and blizzard conditions are expected to persist overnight into Monday morning.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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