Blizzard Warning Issued for South Central and Southeast Wisconsin 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 several Wisconsin counties as heavy snow and 45 MPH winds threaten to create dangerous whiteout conditions.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- South Central and Southeast Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan 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 South Central and Southeast Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. This alert indicates that severe winter weather conditions, including falling and blowing snow with strong winds, are expected to create extremely dangerous travel conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad region including the following Wisconsin counties:
- Marquette
- Green Lake
- Fond Du Lac
- Sheboygan
- Sauk
- Columbia
- Dodge
- Washington
- Ozaukee
- Iowa
- Dane
- Jefferson
- Waukesha
- Lafayette
- Green
- Rock
- Walworth
Expected Conditions
Following a brief break in precipitation, heavy snow is expected to move from west to east tonight. Snowfall rates may reach up to 1 inch per hour at times. Total snow accumulations are projected to be between 5 and 10 inches.
Northerly winds ranging from 40 to 45 MPH will combine with the high snowfall rates to produce blizzard conditions. Visibility is expected to drop to less than 1/4 mile due to widespread blowing snow. These conditions are likely to result in downed tree branches and significant hazards for the Monday morning commute.
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If travel is absolutely necessary, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. Residents can check the latest road conditions by calling 511.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in effect until 4:00 PM CDT on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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