Winter Storm Warning Issued for Taylor County: Heavy Snow and High Winds Expected Through Friday
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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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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Taylor County starting Thursday evening, with 2 to 6 inches of snow and 45 mph wind gusts forecast to create hazardous travel conditions.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Taylor 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 Taylor County, Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in La Crosse, WI, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Taylor County. The alert was issued early Thursday morning in anticipation of a winter storm moving through northern and central Wisconsin.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic region affected by this warning is Taylor County. The storm is expected to bring snow to areas along and north of US Highway 10, with accumulation amounts rising rapidly north of Wisconsin Highway 29.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for the following conditions:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow amounts between 2 to 6 inches are expected.
- Wind Speeds: Wind gusts are forecast to reach 45 to 50 mph by Friday morning.
- Hazards: Blowing and drifting snow in unsheltered areas will lead to hazardous driving conditions. Additionally, gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 7:00 PM CDT this evening, March 12, until 1:00 PM CDT Friday, March 13. Light snow and blowing snow are expected to linger through Friday morning, with winds beginning to decrease during Friday afternoon.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service warns that hazardous conditions will likely impact the Friday morning commute. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For updated road conditions in Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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