Blizzard Warning Issued for Central Wisconsin: Up to 22 Inches of Snow and Whiteout Conditions Expected
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NOAA issued it on March 31, 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 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
- March 31, 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 portions of central Wisconsin. This alert follows a Winter Storm Warning currently in effect, as conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly with heavy snow and high winds.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following counties in Wisconsin:
- Wood
- Portage
- Waupaca
- Waushara
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for extreme winter weather conditions, including:
- Snow and Sleet Accumulations: Total accumulations between 13 and 22 inches are expected, with the lowest amounts forecast near Wautoma.
- Ice Accumulation: Freezing rain and sleet may result in ice accumulations between one and two tenths of an inch.
- Wind Speeds: Gusts as high as 45 mph are forecast.
- Visibility: Considerable blowing and drifting snow will result in blizzard conditions and whiteouts.
Timeline
- Winter Storm Warning: Remains in effect until 10:00 AM CDT Sunday.
- Blizzard Warning: Effective from 10:00 AM CDT Sunday through 4:00 PM CDT Monday.
- Commute Impact: The Monday morning commute is expected to be severely impacted.
What You Should Do
Officials strongly advise residents to consider delaying all travel. Travel will become very difficult to impossible due to whiteout conditions. Gusty winds may also bring down tree branches and cause power outages.
If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and carry a winter storm kit in your vehicle. This kit should include:
- Flashlight, food, and water
- Tire chains and booster cables
- Shovel, blankets, and extra clothing
- First aid kit
For the latest road conditions, residents can call 511.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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