Blizzard Warning Issued for Central Wisconsin; Up to 22 Inches of Snow and 50 MPH Gusts Forecast
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 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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NWS Green Bay has issued a Blizzard Warning for Wood, Portage, Waupaca, and Waushara counties, effective from Sunday morning through Monday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Central Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Green Bay
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 Central Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Blizzard Warning for central Wisconsin. This alert follows a Winter Storm Warning that will be in effect during the initial phase of the storm. The alert is classified with extreme severity and likely certainty.
Affected Areas
The following counties are included in the warning area:
- Wood
- Portage
- Waupaca
- Waushara
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for hazardous conditions including:
- Accumulations: Total snow and sleet accumulations between 15 and 22 inches. Ice accumulations between one and two tenths of an inch are also expected.
- Wind: Wind gusts reaching as high as 50 mph.
- Hazards: Heavy snow will mix with or change to sleet and freezing rain at times. The combination of heavy snow and high winds will result in considerable blowing and drifting, creating whiteout conditions.
- Impacts: Travel will become very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause power outages. The Monday morning commute is expected to be significantly impacted.
Timeline
- Winter Storm Warning: Effective from 9:00 PM Saturday, March 14, to 10:00 AM CDT Sunday, March 15.
- Blizzard Warning: Effective from 10:00 AM CDT Sunday, March 15, to 4:00 PM CDT Monday, March 16.
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you, including items such as tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, a shovel, blankets, extra clothing, water, and a first aid kit. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Residents are encouraged to consider delaying all travel and to drive with extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. Road conditions can be checked by calling 5 1 1.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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