Winter Storm and Blizzard Warnings Issued for 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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NWS Green Bay has issued warnings for Wood, Portage, Waupaca, and Waushara counties, forecasting up to 22 inches of snow, ice accumulation, and blizzard conditions.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- 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 Central Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Winter Storm Warning followed by a Blizzard Warning for portions of central Wisconsin. These alerts signify a severe weather event with significant snow accumulation and dangerous wind conditions expected over the coming days.
Affected Areas
The following Wisconsin counties are under these warnings:
- Wood
- Portage
- Waupaca
- Waushara
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected throughout the region, with total snow and sleet accumulations forecast between 13 and 22 inches. The lowest snow totals are anticipated toward Wautoma.
In addition to the snow, conditions are expected to include:
- Ice Accumulation: Between one and two tenths of an inch as snow mixes with or changes to sleet and freezing rain late tonight through Sunday morning.
- Wind: Gusts as high as 45 mph.
- Visibility: Considerable blowing and drifting snow will result in blizzard conditions and whiteouts.
- Infrastructure: Gusty winds may 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 Sunday, March 15, until 4:00 PM CDT Monday, March 16.
- Commute Impact: Officials warn that the Monday morning commute will be severely impacted.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to consider delaying all travel. Travel will become very difficult to impossible due to whiteout conditions. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and maintain a winter storm kit in your vehicle containing:
- Tire chains and booster cables
- Flashlight, shovel, and blankets
- Extra clothing, food, and water
- A first aid kit
For the latest road conditions in your state, call 5 1 1.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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