Blizzard Warning Issued for Kewaunee and Manitowoc Counties; Up to 18 Inches of Snow 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 Kewaunee and Manitowoc counties, with heavy snow and 50 mph wind gusts expected to create whiteout conditions through Monday.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern 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 Eastern Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of eastern Wisconsin. This alert follows a Winter Storm Warning and indicates a transition to more severe conditions including high winds and significantly reduced visibility.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following regions:
- Kewaunee County
- Manitowoc County
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for hazardous winter weather including:
- Snow and Sleet Accumulations: Total accumulations are expected to range between 10 and 18 inches. The lowest amounts are anticipated in southern Manitowoc County.
- Ice Accumulation: Between one and two tenths of an inch of ice is possible as snow mixes with or changes to sleet and freezing rain.
- Wind Gusts: Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will result in considerable blowing and drifting snow, creating blizzard conditions.
- Visibility: Whiteout conditions are expected, making travel very difficult to impossible.
- Additional Impacts: 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: In effect until 7:00 PM CDT, Sunday, March 15.
- Blizzard Warning: In effect from 7:00 PM CDT, Sunday, March 15, until 4:00 PM CDT, Monday, March 16.
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, the following precautions are advised:
- Carry a winter survival kit in your vehicle.
- Keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
- If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle.
- Check the latest road conditions by calling 5 1 1.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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