Winter Storm Warning Issued for Iowa County: Heavy Snow and 50 MPH Winds Expected
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NOAA issued it on March 31, 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 Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Iowa County from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon, with 5 to 8 inches of snow and high winds forecast.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Iowa County
- Issued
- March 31, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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 Iowa County.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Iowa County. This alert indicates that heavy snow and mixed precipitation are likely, creating hazardous conditions for the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Iowa County.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for heavy snow with total accumulations expected between 5 and 8 inches. In addition to the snow, a light glaze of ice accumulation is possible. Wind gusts are forecast to reach as high as 50 MPH, which will lead to significant blowing and drifting snow. Forecasters warn that near blizzard conditions are possible late Sunday night into early Monday morning.
Visibility may drop below one-quarter mile due to the combination of falling and blowing snow. These conditions will likely make roads, bridges, and overpasses slick and hazardous. Furthermore, the weight of the snow and the strength of the winds may down tree limbs and power lines, potentially resulting in sporadic power outages.
What You Should Do
Authorities urge residents to stay indoors until weather conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in multiple layers of clothing to retain body heat and ensure all exposed skin is covered to reduce the risk of frostbite or hypothermia.
Travel should be delayed if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, motorists are advised to use extreme caution while on the roads.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 4:00 PM CDT on Sunday, March 15, through 4:00 PM CDT on Monday, March 16.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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