Blizzard Warning Issued for Door County: Up to 30 Inches of Snow and 50 MPH Gusts 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 Door County, forecasting heavy snow accumulations up to 30 inches and dangerous whiteout conditions through Monday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Door County, Wisconsin
- Issued
- March 31, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Green Bay WI
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 WI has issued a Blizzard Warning for the region, following an initial Winter Storm Warning. The alert is classified with extreme severity and likely certainty as a major winter system moves through the area.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically affects Door County.
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. Residents are encouraged to consider delaying all travel plans. For the latest road conditions, you can call 511.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 20 and 30 inches are expected.
- Wind: Gusts reaching approximately 50 mph.
- Hazards: Heavy snow may briefly mix with sleet on Sunday. The combination of heavy snow and high winds will result in considerable blowing and drifting snow, creating blizzard and whiteout conditions.
- Impacts: Travel could become difficult to impossible. Gusty winds may bring down tree branches and cause power outages. The Monday morning commute is expected to be severely impacted.
Timeline
- Winter Storm Warning: Remains in effect until 10:00 AM CDT Sunday, March 15.
- Blizzard Warning: Effective from 10:00 AM CDT Sunday, March 15, until 4:00 PM CDT Monday, March 16.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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