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Winter Storm Iona: Heavy Snow and Dangerous Travel Ahead

3/14/2026

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Winter Storm Iona will impact upper Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend, bringing heavy snow and strong winds.
Snowfall of at least 6 inches is expected in southern Minnesota, Wisconsin, and northern Michigan, with some areas possibly exceeding a foot.
Dangerous travel conditions are anticipated Saturday night through Monday morning.
A blast of cold air will sweep East and South, with temperatures dropping into teens and 20s in Midwest.

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Story summary

Winter Storm Iona will impact upper Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend, bringing heavy snow and strong winds.
Snowfall of at least 6 inches is expected in southern Minnesota, Wisconsin, and northern Michigan, with some areas possibly exceeding a foot.
Dangerous travel conditions are anticipated Saturday night through Monday morning.
A blast of cold air will sweep East and South, with temperatures dropping into teens and 20s in Midwest.