Blizzard Warning Issued for Southeast Minnesota; Dangerous Travel Expected 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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A major winter storm will bring blizzard conditions, heavy snow up to 13 inches, and wind gusts of 50 mph to southeast Minnesota starting Sunday morning.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Minnesota
- 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 Southeast Minnesota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of southeast Minnesota. This follows a Winter Storm Warning that will be in effect during the initial phase of the storm as a dangerous and potentially historic winter system moves through the region.
Affected Areas
The following counties in southeast Minnesota are under the warning:
- Wabasha
- Dodge
- Olmsted
- Winona
- Mower
- Fillmore
- Houston
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for a multi-hazard event involving ice, heavy snow, and high winds:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 6 and 13 inches are expected.
- Ice Accumulation: Mixed precipitation is expected to result in total ice accumulations of up to two tenths of an inch.
- Wind Speeds: Wind gusts are forecast to reach as high as 50 mph.
- Visibility: Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times during the blizzard phase.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause power outages when combined with heavy snow and ice.
Timeline
- Winter Storm Warning: In effect from 10:00 PM Saturday to 10:00 AM CDT Sunday.
- Blizzard Warning: In effect from 10:00 AM Sunday to 7:00 AM CDT Monday.
- Commute Impact: Hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Monday morning commute.
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you, including an extra flashlight, food, and water. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions in Minnesota, visit 511mn.org.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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