Blizzard Warning Issued for Door County: Heavy Snow and 50 MPH Gusts Expected

Source: NOAA · Door County, Wisconsin

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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 Door County, forecasting 20 to 30 inches of snow and life-threatening travel conditions through Monday afternoon.

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Record type
Blizzard Warning
Affected area
Door County, 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 Door County, Wisconsin.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Blizzard Warning for Door County. This alert follows a Winter Storm Warning that will be in effect prior to the onset of blizzard conditions. The alert is issued by the NWS Green Bay office and covers a period of extreme weather beginning Saturday night.

Affected Areas

This warning specifically affects Door County, Wisconsin.

What You Should Do

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. People should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 511.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is expected, which may briefly mix with sleet at times late tonight into Sunday. Total snow accumulations are forecast between 20 and 30 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting to around 50 mph will result in considerable blowing and drifting snow. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow, creating whiteout conditions. These hazards will make travel treacherous to impossible and could bring down tree branches. The hazardous conditions are expected to significantly impact the Monday morning commute.

Timeline

  • Winter Storm Warning: Effective from 11:00 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.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
NWS Green Bay has issued a Blizzard Warning for Door County, forecasting 20 to 30 inches of snow and life-threatening travel conditions through Monday afternoon.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Door County, Wisconsin. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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