Blizzard Warning Issued for Outagamie, Brown, Winnebago, and Calumet Counties
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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 parts of East-Central Wisconsin, forecasting up to 20 inches of snow and 50 mph wind gusts through Monday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- East-Central 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 East-Central Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Blizzard Warning for several counties in East-Central Wisconsin. This alert follows a Winter Storm Warning as a significant weather system moves through the region, bringing heavy snow and high winds.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following Wisconsin counties:
- Outagamie
- Brown
- Winnebago
- Calumet
Specific areas mentioned include Oshkosh and Chilton, which are expected to see the lower end of the projected snow totals.
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, the NWS advises keeping a winter survival kit in your vehicle, including an extra flashlight, food, and water. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. Residents can check the latest road conditions by calling 5 1 1.
Expected Conditions
- Snow and Sleet: Total accumulations are expected to range between 12 and 20 inches. Snow will mix with or change to sleet and freezing rain at times late tonight into Sunday afternoon before returning to all snow.
- Ice Accumulation: Ice totals between one and two tenths of an inch are possible.
- Wind: Gusts as high as 50 mph are forecast, resulting in considerable blowing and drifting snow.
- Visibility: Whiteout conditions are expected Sunday night into Monday.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause power outages. The Monday morning commute will be severely impacted.
Timeline
- Winter Storm Warning: In effect until 4:00 PM CDT Sunday, March 15.
- Blizzard Warning: In effect from 4:00 PM CDT Sunday, March 15, until 4:00 PM CDT Monday, March 16.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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