Blizzard Warning Issued for West-Central Wisconsin; Up to 36 Inches of Snow Forecast
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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 dangerous and potentially historic winter storm is expected to bring blizzard conditions and up to 3 feet of snow to portions of Wisconsin through Monday morning.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- West-Central Wisconsin
- 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 West-Central Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in La Crosse, WI, has issued a Blizzard Warning for several counties in west-central Wisconsin. This follows an initial Winter Storm Warning as a dangerous and potentially historic winter storm moves into the region. The alert is classified with extreme severity and likely certainty.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following Wisconsin counties:
- Clark
- Taylor
- Buffalo
- Trempealeau
- Jackson
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for life-threatening winter weather conditions, including:
- Snowfall: Total accumulations of 18 to 36 inches are expected north of Interstate 94, which may approach all-time records for north-central Wisconsin. Areas south of Interstate 94 can expect 10 to 18 inches.
- Snowfall Rates: Rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour are likely across northern Clark and Taylor counties early Sunday morning.
- Ice Accumulation: Freezing rain may result in one to three tenths of an inch of ice near the Interstate 90 corridor on Sunday morning.
- Wind and Visibility: Wind gusts between 35 and 50 mph will create widespread blowing snow, reducing visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times.
- Impacts: Travel is expected to be impossible. The combination of heavy snow, ice, and high winds may cause power outages and significant tree damage.
Timeline
- Winter Storm Warning: In effect from 7:00 PM this evening until 10:00 AM CDT Sunday.
- Blizzard Warning: In effect from 10:00 AM CDT Sunday until 7:00 AM CDT Monday.
- Peak Conditions: Snowfall rates increase overnight Saturday, with blizzard conditions developing Sunday afternoon.
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle including a flashlight, food, and water. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. Residents are encouraged to monitor road conditions via 511wi.gov in Wisconsin or 511mn.org in Minnesota.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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