Blizzard Warning Issued for Northeast Wisconsin: Up to 30 Inches of Snow Expected

Source: NOAA · Northeast 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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The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for several Wisconsin counties, forecasting heavy snow accumulations of 20 to 30 inches and wind gusts up to 50 mph.

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Record type
Blizzard Warning
Affected area
Northeast 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 Northeast Wisconsin.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of northeast Wisconsin. This alert follows an initial Winter Storm Warning as conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly due to high winds and heavy snowfall.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions in Wisconsin:

  • Vilas County
  • Oneida County
  • Forest County
  • Florence County
  • Northern Marinette County
  • Northern Oconto County
  • Southern Marinette County

Expected Conditions

Residents should prepare for extreme winter weather, including:

  • Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 20 and 30 inches, with locally higher amounts possible.
  • Wind Speeds: Gusts as high as 50 mph.
  • Hazards: Considerable blowing and drifting snow will create blizzard conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to near zero at times. Gusty winds may also bring down tree branches.

Timeline

  • Winter Storm Warning: In effect from 11:00 PM Saturday to 10:00 AM CDT Sunday.
  • Blizzard Warning: In effect from 10:00 AM Sunday to 4:00 PM CDT Monday.
  • Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions are expected to severely impact the Monday morning commute.

What You Should Do

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency and carry a winter survival kit. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for several Wisconsin counties, forecasting heavy snow accumulations of 20 to 30 inches and wind gusts up to 50 mph.
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.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Northeast Wisconsin. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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