Winter Storm Warning Issued for Ashland and Iron Counties Through Monday
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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 expected to bring up to 24 inches of snow and 40 mph wind gusts to northern Wisconsin, impacting Ashland and Iron counties through Monday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Duluth
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 Northern Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Duluth, MN, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of northern Wisconsin. This alert covers two distinct periods of heavy snowfall and hazardous conditions expected to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning applies to Ashland and Iron Counties. Specific locations included in the warning area are Madeline Island, the Bad River Reservation, and the northwestern Tribal Lands of the Lac du Flambeau Band.
What You Should Do
Travel could be very difficult. If you must travel, the National Weather Service advises keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents are encouraged to monitor road conditions by calling 511 or visiting www.511wi.gov for Wisconsin road information.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow and strong winds are anticipated throughout the duration of the alert:
- Snowfall (First Phase): Additional accumulations up to two inches are expected, with northern Iron County seeing between 2 and 4 inches.
- Snowfall (Second Phase): Total snow accumulations between 11 and 24 inches are forecast. Northern and east-central Ashland County are expected to see specific totals between 17 and 23 inches.
- Wind: Gusts are expected to reach as high as 40 mph.
- Commute Impacts: The hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes.
Timeline
The first phase of the Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening, March 13. The second, more significant phase begins at 1 AM Sunday, March 15, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 1 PM CDT Monday, March 16.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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