2 products issued by NWS for: Rochester MN
Blizzard Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 655 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...HEAVY SNOW AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS OVERNIGHT INTO MONDAY MORNING... .The second round of heavy snow seen spreading across the forecast area this evening as strong winds gust 40 to 50 mph. Visibility reductions observed across southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa this evening spread east into Wisconsin concurrent with heavier snowfall tonight. While heaviest snowfall rates overnight mostly remain in northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin, strongest winds perpetuate Blizzard conditions elsewhere, especially where highest storm total snow has been realized. Highest additional snowfall totals overnight expected from northeast Iowa through southwest into central Wisconsin with an an additional 5" to 10" expected. Dangerous travel conditions expected. MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-032>034-160800- /O.CON.KARX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Taylor-Clark- Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson- Including the cities of Caledonia, Alma, Neillsville, Wabasha, Dodge Center, Austin, Black River Falls, Preston, Medford, Arcadia, Whitehall, Rochester, and Winona 655 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and central, north central, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of 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... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. In Minnesota, visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. && $$ JAR
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service La Crosse WI 322 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029- 032>034-170030- Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette- Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston- Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson- 322 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Minnesota...central Wisconsin... north central Wisconsin and west central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight Winds will begin to increase late this afternoon and into the evening with wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph expected. These strong winds coupled with both falling and already accumulated snow will result in visibility reductions to 1/4 mile or less due to blow snow. Snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches are expected this evening and into tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday Blowing snow leading to blizzard conditions will linger into Monday morning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Snow reports would be appreciated. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled. $$