Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northeast Iowa and Southwest Wisconsin 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 parts of Iowa and Wisconsin, forecasting 4 to 6 inches of snow and hazardous travel conditions starting Thursday night.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Iowa and Southwest Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 6, 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 Northeast Iowa and Southwest Wisconsin.
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning (WSW) has been issued by the National Weather Service in La Crosse, WI. The alert is effective starting at 8:00 PM CST this evening and remains in effect until 9:00 AM CST Friday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following regions:
- Northeast Iowa: Fayette, Allamakee, and Clayton Counties.
- Southwest Wisconsin: Crawford, Richland, and Grant Counties.
Expected Conditions
A quick-hitting band of heavy snow is expected to develop this evening. Key conditions include:
- Snow Accumulation: Total accumulations between 4 and 6 inches.
- Snowfall Rates: Heavy snow at times with rates exceeding 1 inch per hour.
- Wind: Gusts as high as 40 mph.
- Travel Impacts: Snow-covered and slippery roads are expected, which will likely impact the Friday morning commute.
Timeline
The storm is expected to begin around 8:00 PM CST Thursday evening. The heaviest snow will fall overnight, with the system departing between sunrise and mid-morning on Friday. The warning is scheduled to expire at 9:00 AM CST on February 20.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to avoid travel if possible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, residents in Iowa can visit 511ia.org, and those in Wisconsin can visit 511wi.gov.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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