Winter Storm Warning Issued for Central and East-Central Wisconsin: Blizzard Conditions Possible
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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 severe winter storm is forecast to bring 12 to 18 inches of snow and 45 mph wind gusts to parts of Wisconsin from Saturday night through Monday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central and East-Central Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 6, 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 and East-Central Wisconsin.
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Green Bay, WI. The alert was issued on March 13 and remains in effect until Monday afternoon, March 16.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following counties in Wisconsin:
- Wood
- Portage
- Waupaca
- Outagamie
- Brown
- Kewaunee
- Waushara
- Winnebago
- Calumet
- Manitowoc
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for heavy mixed precipitation. Specific hazards include:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches, with localized higher amounts possible.
- Ice: A light glaze of ice accumulation is expected.
- Wind: Wind gusts as high as 45 mph are forecast. These winds may result in blizzard conditions late Sunday into Monday.
- Impacts: Travel could become very difficult to impossible due to whiteout conditions. Gusty winds may bring down tree branches and cause power outages. The Monday morning commute is expected to be significantly impacted.
Timeline
The warning is specifically in effect from 7:00 PM CDT Saturday, March 14, until 4:00 PM CDT Monday, March 16.
What You Should Do
- Travel Safety: People should consider delaying all travel. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
- Caution: Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
- Information: The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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