Winter Storm Warning Issued for Monroe County; Heavy Snow Expected Through Friday Morning
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 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 Winter Storm Warning for Monroe County, forecasting 5 to 8 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph through Friday noon.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Monroe County, Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS La Crosse 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 Monroe County, Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in La Crosse, WI has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Monroe County. The alert is effective as of February 19 at 9:30 PM CST and remains in effect until Friday, February 20, at 12:00 PM CST.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically covers Monroe County. The National Weather Service notes that while the heaviest snow is forecast in a narrow band, confidence in heavy amounts is highest in far southwest Wisconsin, including Juneau and Adams Counties and adjacent areas of northeast Iowa.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous travel conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For updated road conditions, visit 511wi.gov.
Expected Conditions
A band of moderate to heavy snow is expected to develop, with total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Snowfall rates may exceed 1 inch per hour at times, which will quickly lead to snow-covered and slippery roads. Additionally, winds are forecast to gust as high as 40 mph.
Timeline
The snow is expected to develop on Thursday evening and last through the overnight hours. The system is projected to depart between sunrise and mid-morning on Friday. The Winter Storm Warning is scheduled to expire at 12:00 PM CST on Friday, February 20. Hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Friday morning commute.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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