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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
904 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

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/O.CON.KARX.HW.W.0001.260313T0500Z-260313T1500Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Cresco, Elkader, Dodge Center, Decorah,
Osage, Oelwein, Charles City, Rochester, Preston, Winona,
Wabasha, New Hampton, Caledonia, Austin, and Waukon
904 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10
AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
904 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...TWO MAJOR WINTER STORMS TONIGHT INTO FRI MORNING AND SAT NIGHT
INTO MON MORNING...

.The first winter storm will move through northern Wisconsin from
tonight into Friday morning. It will bring snow to areas along and
north of US Highway 10 in central Wisconsin with expected amounts
rising rapidly north of Wisconsin Highway 29. With wind gusts
ramping up overnight to 45 to 50 mph by Friday morning, unsheltered
areas will see blowing and drifting snow leading to hazardous
driving conditions. Light snow and blowing snow are expected to
linger through the morning before winds begin decreasing Friday
afternoon.

A second winter storm could approach historic levels as a large band
of 12 to 18 inches of snow falls across the region with localized
amounts up to 24 inches. The main uncertainty in the forecast is
exactly where this band sets up with the highest confidence
currently from southeast Minnesota to between I-90 and Highway 29 in
Wisconsin. There will be a relatively sharp gradient in snow amounts
on the southern side of the snow band over northeast Iowa and
southwest Wisconsin. In addition to the heavy snow, winds increase
Sunday afternoon into Monday morning, with gusts of 35 to 50 mph
possible west of the Mississippi River. These winds could lead to
widespread blowing and drifting of snow and blizzard conditions,
especially west of the Mississippi River. Regardless of exact snow
amounts, expect widespread major travel impacts regionwide with some
roads possibly becoming impassable.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-131800-
/O.CON.KARX.WS.A.0001.260315T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Cresco, Elkader, Dodge Center, Decorah,
Osage, Oelwein, Charles City, Rochester, Preston, Winona,
Wabasha, New Hampton, Caledonia, Austin, and Waukon
904 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Highest total snow
  accumulations
  between 12 and 18 inches with localized amounts approaching 24
  inches possible. Lesser amounts of 6 to 12 inches of snow possible
  outside of this band. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. A glaze of
  ice is also possible if the storm trends further north.


* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
405 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

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131200-
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
405 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest
Wisconsin...northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

A High Wind Warning is in effect after midnight for possibly
damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

The High Wind Warning is in effect until late morning Friday.

A band of heavy snow and strong winds affect the region Saturday
night into Sunday night. Blizzard conditions are possible. There
is still some uncertainty with the exact location of the heavy
snow band. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Wind and snow reports tonight into Friday morning and again this
weekend would be appreciated.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

A webinar covering the weekend storm is scheduled for 1pm Friday.

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