Winter Storm Warning Issued for Dane, Jefferson, and Surrounding Counties Through Monday Afternoon
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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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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for South-Central Wisconsin, bringing heavy snow, 50 MPH wind gusts, and potential near-blizzard conditions starting Sunday evening.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- South-Central Wisconsin
- Issued
- March 31, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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 South-Central Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued a Winter Storm Warning for South-Central Wisconsin. This alert is in response to expected heavy snow and hazardous wind conditions moving into the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following counties in Wisconsin:
- Dane
- Jefferson
- Lafayette
- Green
- Rock
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for significant winter weather hazards, including:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches.
- Ice: Mixed precipitation resulting in a light ice glaze.
- Wind: Gusts as high as 50 MPH, leading to blowing and drifting snow.
- Visibility: Near blizzard conditions are possible late Sunday night into early Monday morning, with visibilities potentially dropping below 1/4 mile.
- Impacts: Roads, bridges, and overpasses are expected to become slick and hazardous. The combination of strong winds and heavy snow may down tree limbs and cause sporadic power outages.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 7:00 PM CDT Sunday, March 15, until 4:00 PM CDT Monday, March 16.
What You Should Do
Authorities urge residents to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in multiple layers to retain body heat and cover exposed skin to reduce the risk of frostbite or hypothermia.
Travel should be delayed if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, motorists are advised to use extreme caution and prepare for hazardous road conditions.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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