Winter Storm Warning Issued for Grant County, Wisconsin Through Monday Afternoon

Alert Details

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in La Crosse, WI. This alert is in effect from 1:00 PM CDT Sunday, March 15, until 1:00 PM CDT Monday, March 16.

Affected Areas

This warning specifically impacts Grant County in Wisconsin.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised that travel could be very difficult. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, visit 511wi.gov. Travel should be reserved for emergencies only as hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Monday morning commute.

Expected Conditions

Heavy mixed precipitation is forecast for the region. Specific conditions include:

• Snow and Sleet Accumulations: Total accumulations between 5 and 8 inches.
• Ice Accumulations: Around a light glaze of ice is expected.
• Wind Speeds: Gusts as high as 45 mph.
• Visibility: Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times in some areas.
• Additional Hazards: Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and power outages are possible due to the combination of heavy snow, ice, and wind.

Timeline

• Alert Effective: Sunday, March 15 at 1:00 PM CDT
• Alert Expiration: Monday, March 16 at 1:00 PM CDT
• Peak Impact: Heavy snowfall rates and increasing winds are expected to continue through early Monday morning.