Blizzard Warning Issued for La Crosse and Surrounding Wisconsin Counties Through Monday
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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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A Blizzard Warning is in effect for several Wisconsin counties as heavy snow and 50 mph wind gusts create dangerous travel conditions through Monday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- West-Central 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 West-Central Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in La Crosse, WI, has issued a Blizzard Warning for several counties in Wisconsin. This alert is in response to heavy snowfall and strong winds creating dangerous blizzard conditions across the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following Wisconsin counties:
- Adams
- Juneau
- Vernon
- La Crosse
- Monroe
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle to remain safe. For the latest road conditions, visit 511wi.gov.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Additional snow totals between 5 and 11 inches are expected.
- Wind Speeds: Strong winds are forecast with gusts reaching as high as 50 mph.
- Visibility: Widespread blowing snow is expected to significantly reduce visibility, creating hazardous conditions.
- Impacts: Travel will be very difficult, specifically impacting the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds may also bring down tree branches.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is currently in effect and will remain active until 1:00 PM CDT on Monday, March 16. The most severe conditions, including heavy snow and visibility reductions, are expected to persist overnight and through the Monday morning hours.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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