Winter Storm and Blizzard Warnings Issued for Kewaunee and Manitowoc Counties
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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 Kewaunee and Manitowoc Counties, forecasting up to 18 inches of snow and 50 mph winds.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern 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 Eastern Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Kewaunee and Manitowoc Counties, effective until 7:00 PM CDT Sunday. This will be followed by a Blizzard Warning starting at 7:00 PM Sunday and lasting until 4:00 PM CDT Monday.
Affected Areas
The warnings specifically cover Kewaunee and Manitowoc Counties in Wisconsin.
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 check the latest road conditions by calling 5 1 1.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. The lowest snow totals are anticipated in southern Manitowoc County. Snow may mix with or change to sleet, freezing rain, and rain at times through Sunday afternoon, leading to ice accumulations of one-tenth to two-tenths of an inch. Wind gusts as high as 50 mph are forecast, which will cause considerable blowing and drifting snow and blizzard conditions.
Timeline
- Winter Storm Warning: In effect until 7:00 PM CDT Sunday, March 15.
- Blizzard Warning: In effect from 7:00 PM Sunday, March 15, until 4:00 PM CDT Monday, March 16.
- Impacts: Travel will be difficult to impossible with potential whiteout conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause power outages. The Monday morning commute is expected to be severely impacted.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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