Blizzard Warning Issued for Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties; Up to 18 Inches of Snow Expected
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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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A major winter storm followed by blizzard conditions is set to impact Kewaunee and Manitowoc counties, bringing heavy snow, ice, and 50 mph wind gusts through Monday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 6, 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 Eastern Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Blizzard Warning for Kewaunee and Manitowoc counties. This follows a Winter Storm Warning that remains in effect for the region as a significant weather system moves through the area.
Affected Areas
The primary impact zones include Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Eastern Wisconsin.
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you, including an extra flashlight, food, and water. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected throughout the event. The snow is forecast to mix with or change over to sleet, freezing rain, and rain at times late tonight into Sunday afternoon. Total snow and sleet accumulations are expected to reach between 12 and 18 inches, with ice accumulations between one and two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph may result in considerable blowing and drifting snow, creating blizzard conditions. These hazardous conditions will significantly reduce visibility and are expected to impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could also bring down tree branches.
Timeline
- Winter Storm Warning: In effect from 11:00 PM this evening to 7:00 PM CDT Sunday.
- Blizzard Warning: In effect from 7:00 PM Sunday to 4:00 PM CDT Monday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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