National Weather ServiceWisconsinWinter Storm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Warnings in Wisconsin
The National Weather Service issued 35 winter storm warnings for Wisconsin in 2025 and 30 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 11th most of any state. 2026 through September: 22, 10% above the average of 20 for those months in 2008-2025. Iron was covered most often (106 times since 2008).
How many winter storm warnings does Wisconsin get?
Every winter storm warning that covered part of Wisconsin. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 22 |
| 2025 | 35 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2019 | 58 |
| 2018 | 43 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2008 | 41 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Wisconsin get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Wisconsin?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron | 106 | 21 | March 15, 2026 |
| Bayfield | 103 | 23 | March 15, 2026 |
| Douglas | 98 | 20 | April 4, 2026 |
| Ashland | 93 | 16 | March 15, 2026 |
| Sawyer | 78 | 16 | March 15, 2026 |
| Polk | 76 | 15 | April 2, 2026 |
| Vilas | 76 | 21 | April 2, 2026 |
| Barron | 75 | 15 | April 2, 2026 |
| St. Croix | 75 | 13 | April 2, 2026 |
| Burnett | 74 | 13 | March 15, 2026 |
| Price | 74 | 20 | April 2, 2026 |
| Washburn | 73 | 14 | March 15, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a winter storm warning?
A winter storm warning means significant snow, sleet or freezing rain is expected that will make travel very difficult or impossible. Each office sets the amounts for its area. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Wisconsin.