Winter Storm and Blizzard Warning Issued for East-Central Wisconsin Through Monday
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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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A severe winter storm bringing 12 to 20 inches of snow and 50 mph wind gusts will impact Outagamie, Brown, Winnebago, and Calumet counties through Monday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- East-Central Wisconsin
- Issued
- March 31, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Green Bay
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
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, WI, has issued a Winter Storm Warning followed by a Blizzard Warning for East-Central Wisconsin. The Winter Storm Warning is currently in effect, while a Blizzard Warning will take over on Sunday afternoon as conditions deteriorate.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following counties in Wisconsin:
- Outagamie
- Brown
- Winnebago
- Calumet
Specific areas mentioned include Oshkosh and Chilton, which are expected to see the lower end of the projected accumulation totals.
Expected Conditions
- Snow and Sleet Accumulation: Total accumulations between 12 and 20 inches are expected.
- Ice Accumulation: One to two-tenths of an inch of ice is possible as snow mixes with sleet, freezing rain, and rain at times.
- Wind Speeds: Gusts as high as 50 mph are forecast.
- Hazardous Conditions: The combination of heavy snow and high winds will result in considerable blowing and drifting snow, leading to blizzard conditions and whiteouts.
- Impacts: Travel could become impossible. Gusty winds may down tree branches and cause power outages. The Monday morning commute is expected to be severely impacted.
Timeline
- Winter Storm Warning: Effective until 4:00 PM CDT Sunday, March 15.
- Blizzard Warning: Effective from 4:00 PM Sunday, March 15, until 4:00 PM CDT Monday, March 16.
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle, including a flashlight, food, and water. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. Residents can obtain the latest road conditions by calling 5 1 1.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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