Winter Storm Warning for Bayfield County: Up to 20 Inches of Snow and 40 MPH Wind Gusts 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 major winter storm is set to impact Bayfield County, with heavy snow and high winds creating difficult to impossible travel conditions through Monday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Bayfield County, Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Duluth MN
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 Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Duluth, MN, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Bayfield County. This alert covers two distinct periods of heavy snowfall and hazardous conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Bayfield County in Wisconsin. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band and the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: The first phase of the storm will bring up to two inches of additional snow. The second phase is expected to bring significant totals between 15 and 20 inches, though northern Bayfield County may see slightly lower amounts between 9 and 16 inches.
- Wind: Wind gusts are expected to reach as high as 40 mph.
- Visibility: Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
- Impacts: Travel could become very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to avoid travel if possible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions in Wisconsin, call 511 or visit www.511wi.gov.
Timeline
- First Warning: Effective until 7:00 PM CDT this evening, Friday, March 13.
- Second Warning: Effective from 1:00 AM Sunday, March 15, until 7:00 AM CDT Monday, March 16.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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