Blizzard Warning Issued for West Central Wisconsin: Up to 20 Inches of Snow Expected
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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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A historic March winter storm is forecast to bring blizzard conditions and 12 to 20 inches of heavy snow to west central Wisconsin starting early Sunday morning.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- West Central Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Twin Cities
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 West Central Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen, MN, has issued a Blizzard Warning for several counties in west central Wisconsin. This alert is categorized as an extreme severity event with likely certainty, as a historic March winter storm moves across the Upper Midwest.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following Wisconsin counties:
- Barron
- Polk
- Rusk
- Chippewa
- Dunn
- Eau Claire
- Pepin
- Pierce
- St. Croix
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle to remain safe. For the latest road conditions, call 5-1-1 or visit 511wi.gov.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations are expected to range between 12 and 20 inches. Snowfall rates may reach 2 to 2.5 inches per hour at the peak of the storm.
- Wind: Northwest winds will increase to 35 to 45 mph on Sunday afternoon and evening.
- Visibility: Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, creating dangerous blizzard conditions.
- Impacts: Travel is expected to become very difficult or impossible. The heavy, wet nature of the snowpack may lead to infrastructure damage and poses a health hazard for those shoveling. Hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Monday morning commute.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective from 1:00 AM CDT Sunday, March 15, through 7:00 AM CDT Monday, March 16. While snow will taper off gradually throughout Sunday, the strongest winds and most severe blizzard conditions are expected Sunday afternoon and evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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