Blizzard Warning Issued for Mitchell and Howard Counties Through Monday Morning
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NOAA issued it on March 30, 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 Mitchell and Howard counties, effective Sunday morning through Monday, as a dangerous winter storm brings high winds and snow.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Iowa
- Issued
- March 30, 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 Northern Iowa.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in La Crosse, WI, has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of northern Iowa. This follows an initial Winter Weather Advisory as a dangerous winter storm moves through the region. The alert is classified under NWS code BZW.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:
- Iowa: Mitchell and Howard Counties
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, residents should visit 511ia.org. Slow down and exercise extreme caution if you are on the roads during the advisory period.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions will transition through two distinct phases:
- Blizzard Conditions: During the warning period, total snow and sleet accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected, along with a light glaze of ice. Wind gusts are forecast to reach as high as 50 mph, which will result in widespread visibility reductions to 1/4 mile or less at times.
- Initial Advisory Conditions: Prior to the blizzard phase, mixed precipitation is expected with snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations of approximately one-tenth of an inch. Wind gusts during this period may reach 35 mph.
- Impacts: Slippery road conditions and blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, likely impacting the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds may also bring down tree branches.
Timeline
- Winter Weather Advisory: Effective from 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT Sunday, March 15.
- Blizzard Warning: Effective from 10:00 AM Sunday, March 15, until 7:00 AM CDT Monday, March 16.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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