La Crosse, WI – Drivers across Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa face challenging conditions tonight as a winter storm strengthens across the region. Snow will spread east through the evening, with the heaviest impacts expected from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. Commuters and late-night travelers should be prepared for rapidly changing visibility and slippery roads.
According to the National Weather Service in La Crosse, snowfall will intensify this evening as a heavier band shifts south, producing 3 to 6 inches across northeast Iowa and parts of western Wisconsin. Within this band, snowfall rates may reach 1 inch per hour between 7 p.m. and midnight, creating hazardous travel conditions on major corridors including I-90, Highway 52, and Highway 14.
Forecasters note that confidence is lower regarding totals north of I-90, where a sharp gradient in snowfall amounts will depend on the precise storm track. Snow is expected to taper off between midnight and 4 a.m., but untreated roads may remain slick into the Friday morning commute.
Drivers are urged to monitor updated forecasts and consider adjusting travel plans. Those who must be on the road tonight should reduce speed, allow additional stopping distance, and prepare for pockets of near-zero visibility during heavy bursts of snow.
Residents are encouraged to keep emergency kits in their vehicles and use caution when traveling, especially in rural areas where plowing may be delayed.
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