Blizzard Warning Issued for Polk County Through Monday Morning
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NOAA issued it on April 1, 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 Polk County, effective until 4 AM Monday, as heavy snow and 45 mph wind gusts create impossible travel conditions.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Western Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Twin Cities
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 Western Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN has issued a Blizzard Warning for Polk County. The alert is currently in effect and will remain active until 4:00 AM CDT on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically impacts Polk County in western Wisconsin.
What You Should Do
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. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for current road conditions.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Additional snow accumulations between 7 and 11 inches are expected.
- Wind: Northwest winds will increase significantly, with gusts reaching as high as 45 mph.
- Visibility: Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, creating blizzard conditions.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could also bring down tree branches.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is in effect until 4:00 AM CDT Monday. Heavy snow is expected to expand into western Wisconsin throughout Sunday morning, with blowing snow and blizzard conditions persisting through the afternoon and tonight.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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