Blizzard Warning Issued for Northeast Wisconsin: Up to 30 Inches of Snow Forecast
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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 several Northeast Wisconsin counties, forecasting 20 to 30 inches of snow and 45 mph wind gusts through Monday.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast 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 Northeast Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of Northeast Wisconsin. This follows a Winter Storm Warning that remains in effect until Sunday morning. The Blizzard Warning is officially effective from 10:00 AM CDT Sunday, March 15, through 4:00 PM CDT Monday, March 16.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions and counties:
- Vilas
- Oneida
- Forest
- Florence
- Northern Marinette County
- Northern Oconto County
- Southern Marinette County
What You Should Do
Officials advise that people should consider delaying all travel. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, use extreme caution and ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest state road conditions, residents can call 511.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected throughout the warning period, with total snow accumulations forecast between 20 and 30 inches. Winds are expected to gust as high as 45 mph, resulting in considerable blowing and drifting snow. These conditions will create whiteout visibility, making travel very difficult to impossible. Additionally, the gusty winds may bring down tree branches and cause power outages.
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.
- Commute Impact: The Monday morning commute is expected to be severely impacted by the ongoing blizzard conditions.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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