Blizzard Warning Issued for Price, Bayfield, and Sawyer Counties; Up to 30 Inches of Snow Expected
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The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for parts of northern Wisconsin, forecasting heavy snow accumulations and wind gusts up to 45 mph starting early Sunday.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Wisconsin
- Issued
- March 30, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Duluth MN
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 Northern Wisconsin.
Alert Details
A Blizzard Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Duluth, MN. The warning is effective from 1:00 AM CDT Sunday, March 15, through 7:00 AM CDT Monday, March 16.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Price, Bayfield, and Sawyer Counties in Wisconsin. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation and the Red Cliff Band. Other affected locations include the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
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. For the latest road conditions in Wisconsin, call 511 or visit www.511wi.gov.
Expected Conditions
Blizzard conditions are expected throughout the region. Total snow accumulations are forecasted between 15 and 30 inches, with the exception of northern Bayfield County, which is expected to receive between 6 and 15 inches. Winds are expected to gust as high as 45 mph. These conditions will make travel very difficult to impossible and could result in downed tree branches.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning begins at 1:00 AM Sunday and is scheduled to expire at 7:00 AM CDT Monday. The hazardous conditions are expected to significantly impact the Monday morning commute.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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