Major Impact Winter Storm to Affect The Region Tonight Through Monday

Saturday, March 14th, 2026 -- 9:46 AM

(NOTE: This story will be updated throughout the storm)

The 9 AM update from the National Weather Service Offices in LaCrosse & Green Bay -

A high impact winter storm will bring snow and a wintry mix of rain, freezing rain, and sleet this evening and continuing into Monday morning. Confidence is high that there will be a band of heavy snow somewhere north of I-90, but exactly where this band sets up is still somewhat uncertain. There will also be a sharp cutoff in snow amounts on the south side of this band where that wintry mix occurs instead of snow this evening to early Sunday afternoon. Regardless of snow amounts, strong winds on the backside of the storm Sunday afternoon into Monday morning will likely lead to blizzard conditions in open areas. Monitor the latest forecast for updates as the track of the storm is better pinned down. Expect difficult to impossible travel conditions where the heavy snow band and icing ultimately occur.

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY FOR CLARK, TAYLOR & JACKSON COUNTIES

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected, which may mix briefly at times with sleet and freezing rain. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches with localized amounts approaching 24 inches. Winds gusting up to 45 mph may result in blizzard conditions later Sunday into Monday morning. A glaze of ice is possible.

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

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM CDT MONDAY FOR WOOD, PORTAGE & MARATHON COUNTIES

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. The snow will mix with or change over to sleet, freezing rain, and rain at times late Saturday night through Sunday evening. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 12 and 18 inches, and ice accumulations between one and two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph may result in considerable blowing and drifting snow and possible blizzard conditions Sunday night into Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible with potential for whiteout conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause power outages. The Monday morning commute will be impacted.

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