Blizzard Warning Issued for Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha Counties Through Monday Afternoon
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NOAA issued it on April 4, 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 Southeast Wisconsin as heavy snow and 45 MPH wind gusts threaten to create whiteout conditions through Monday.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Milwaukee Sullivan
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 Southeast Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of Southeast Wisconsin. The alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 4:00 PM CDT on Monday, March 16.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following regions:
- Milwaukee County
- Racine County
- Kenosha County
Expected Conditions
According to the National Weather Service, freezing rain and sleet will transition into snowfall over the next several hours. High snowfall rates of up to 1 inch per hour are expected to develop into early Monday morning. North winds will continue to gust between 40 and 45 MPH. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are anticipated. The combination of high snow rates and gusty winds will lead to blizzard conditions with visibilities falling below 1/4 of a mile.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is in effect until 4:00 PM CDT Monday. Hazardous conditions are expected to persist through the Monday morning commute, with widespread blowing snow significantly reducing visibility.
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 can obtain the latest road conditions by calling 5 1 1. A Blizzard Warning indicates that falling and blowing snow with strong winds will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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