Blizzard Warning Issued for Bayfield, Sawyer, and Price Counties Through Monday Morning
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NOAA issued it on April 1, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for northern Wisconsin, forecasting up to 21 inches of snow and 40 mph wind gusts through Monday morning.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Duluth MN
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Duluth, MN, has issued a Blizzard Warning for several counties in northern Wisconsin. The alert is currently in effect as blizzard conditions are expected to create extremely hazardous environments across the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Price, Bayfield, and Sawyer Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band and the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation. Other affected locations include the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for severe blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations are expected to range between 13 and 21 inches, with the exception of northern Bayfield County, which is forecasted to receive between 8 and 15 inches. Winds are expected to gust as high as 40 mph, leading to widespread blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility. These gusty winds may also bring down tree branches.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 7:00 AM CDT on Monday, March 16. The hazardous conditions are expected to significantly impact the Monday morning commute.
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit with you. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest Wisconsin road information, call 511 or visit www.511wi.gov.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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