Winter Storm Warning Issued for Adams and Juneau Counties Through Friday Noon

Source: NOAA · Central Wisconsin

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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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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Adams and Juneau Counties, forecasting heavy snow and high wind gusts starting midnight tonight.

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Record type
Winter Storm Warning
Affected area
Central Wisconsin
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS La Crosse

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 La Crosse, WI, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of central Wisconsin. The alert was issued on the afternoon of February 19 and remains in effect through midday Friday.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers Adams and Juneau Counties in Wisconsin.

Expected Conditions

Meteorologists expect heavy snow throughout the region, with total accumulations ranging between 4 and 7 inches. In addition to the snowfall, wind gusts are projected to reach as high as 40 mph, which may significantly reduce visibility and create hazardous conditions.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is scheduled to begin at midnight tonight, February 20, and will continue until 12:00 PM CST on Friday.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised that travel could be very difficult, particularly during the Friday morning commute. If travel is necessary, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, residents can visit 511wi.gov.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Adams and Juneau Counties, forecasting heavy snow and high wind gusts starting midnight tonight.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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