Alternate-side parking in effect, as La Crosse nears a foot of snow

A 48-hour snow emergency declared for the city of La Crosse, starting at 6 p.m. Sunday, when alternate-side parking goes into effect.

The emergency could be cancelled early or extended, based on weather conditions.

The latest forecast from the National Weather Service – La Crosse puts the city in a band of snow that could reach 8-12 inches. The heaviest snow is expected east of La Crosse, possibly bringing a foot or more to Sparta and Tomah.

Rain had already started changing to snow in La Crosse shortly after noon on Sunday.

The peak impacts are expected between 7 p.m. Sunday through 10 a.m. Monday.

This week marks five years since La Crosse received a 6-inch snowfall on April 18th, 2018. That storm pushed the snowfall during the month to a new record for La Crosse of 19 inches for April.

Here is one version of the timing of the rain changing to snow and filling in over the warned area this afternoon and tonight. Hazardous travel expected where heavy snow accumulates. #snow pic.twitter.com/HtIm54945R

— NWS La Crosse (@NWSLaCrosse) April 16, 2023

The rain has changed to snow at NWS La Crosse! The roads are still quite warm and just wet. Look for conditions to deteriorate late this afternoon or this evening when the temperatures cool and roads become snow covered. #wiwx #mnwx #iawx pic.twitter.com/xUjFlCTwkX

— NWS La Crosse (@NWSLaCrosse) April 16, 2023