Winter Storm Warning Issued for Crawford and Richland Counties; Heavy Snow and Ice Expected
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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 winter storm is set to impact Crawford and Richland counties, bringing heavy snow, sleet, and ice accumulations starting Sunday.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Wisconsin
- Issued
- March 30, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS La Crosse
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwest Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of southwest Wisconsin. This alert follows an initial Winter Weather Advisory as a dangerous winter storm moves through the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions:
- Crawford County
- Richland County
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for a multi-phase weather event with the following hazards:
- Precipitation: Initial freezing rain will transition to heavy mixed precipitation. Total snow and sleet accumulations are expected to reach between 6 and 9 inches. Ice accumulations from the early phase of the storm will result in a light glaze.
- Wind: Gusts are forecast to reach as high as 45 mph.
- Visibility: Widespread blowing snow is expected to significantly reduce visibility, making travel difficult.
- Infrastructure: The combination of heavy snow, ice, and gusty winds may bring down tree branches and cause power outages.
Timeline
- Winter Weather Advisory: Effective from 1:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT Sunday, March 15.
- Winter Storm Warning: Effective from 1:00 PM Sunday, March 15, until 1:00 PM CDT Monday, March 16.
What You Should Do
Travel is expected to be very difficult and could impact the Monday morning commute. If you must travel, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Residents are encouraged to slow down and use caution if they must be on the roads. For the latest road conditions in Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov. Prepare for the possibility of power outages due to wind and ice loading.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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