Winter Storm and Blizzard Warnings Issued for Central and Northeast Wisconsin
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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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NWS Green Bay has issued a Winter Storm Warning followed by a Blizzard Warning for several Wisconsin counties, with 20 to 30 inches of snow and 45 mph wind gusts expected.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central and Northeast 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 Central and Northeast Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Green Bay, WI, has issued a Winter Storm Warning followed by a Blizzard Warning for portions of central and northeast Wisconsin. The alert indicates a high certainty of severe winter weather impacts through Monday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The following Wisconsin counties are included in the warning area:
- Marathon
- Langlade
- Lincoln
- Menominee
- Shawano
- Southern Oconto County
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle, including an extra flashlight, food, and water. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. Residents can obtain the latest road conditions by calling 511.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected, which may briefly mix with sleet late tonight into early Sunday. Total snow accumulations are forecast between 20 and 30 inches. Winds are expected to gust as high as 45 mph, resulting in considerable blowing and drifting snow. These conditions will create whiteout and blizzard conditions Sunday into Monday. The heavy snow load combined with gusty winds could also bring down tree branches and cause power outages.
Timeline
- Winter Storm Warning: In effect until 10:00 AM CDT Sunday, March 15.
- Blizzard Warning: In effect from 10:00 AM CDT Sunday until 4:00 PM CDT Monday, March 16.
The Monday morning commute is expected to be severely impacted by these conditions.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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