Blizzard Warning Issued for Winneshiek and Allamakee Counties as Dangerous Winter Storm Approaches

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in La Crosse, WI, has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of northeast Iowa. This follows an initial Winter Weather Advisory as a dangerous and potentially historic winter storm moves through the region. The alert is classified with extreme severity and likely certainty.

Affected Areas

The primary areas under the Blizzard Warning and Winter Weather Advisory include:

• Winneshiek County, IA
• Allamakee County, IA

What You Should Do

Residents are advised that travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle to remain safe. For the latest road conditions in Iowa, visit 511ia.org. Drivers are urged to slow down and use extreme caution during the advisory period preceding the blizzard conditions.

Expected Conditions

Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate in two phases:

• During the Advisory Period: Mixed precipitation is expected with total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one-tenth of an inch. Wind gusts may reach 40 mph.
• During the Blizzard Warning: Blizzard conditions will take hold with total snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 7 inches. A light glaze of ice is possible. Wind gusts are expected to reach as high as 50 mph, reducing visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times.

Hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds may also 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.
• Blizzard Warning: Effective from 1:00 PM Sunday, March 15, until 7:00 AM CDT Monday, March 16.