Winter Storm Warning Issued for Door County; Heavy Snow and High Winds 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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NWS Green Bay has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Door County through Friday afternoon, followed by a Winter Storm Watch for Saturday through Monday.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Door County, Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Green Bay 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 Door County, Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Door County, effective immediately. This alert is in response to heavy wet snow and high winds impacting the region. Additionally, a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the same area to follow the current warning period.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Door County, Wisconsin. Within this region, the highest snow accumulations are expected across the northern Door Peninsula and Washington Island.
Expected Conditions
Current Warning (through Friday afternoon):
- Snowfall: Additional accumulations between 4 and 7 inches of heavy wet snow.
- Wind: Gusts reaching as high as 45 mph.
- Visibility: Patchy blowing and drifting snow may significantly reduce visibility, impacting the morning commute.
Upcoming Watch (Saturday evening through Monday afternoon):
- Snowfall: Total accumulations between 12 and 18 inches, with localized totals potentially exceeding 24 inches.
- Wind: Gusts up to 45 mph.
- Hazards: Potential for whiteout and near-blizzard conditions, which may make travel treacherous or impossible.
Timeline
The current Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 1:00 PM CDT this afternoon, March 13. A subsequent Winter Storm Watch is scheduled to begin Saturday evening and continue through Monday afternoon.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to slow down and use extreme caution. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact the morning commute. Gusty winds and the weight of snow on tree limbs may bring down power lines and cause sporadic power outages.
- Travel Safety: Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. Check the latest road conditions by calling 5 1 1.
- Preparation: Consider delaying all travel during the watch period from Saturday night through Monday.
- Monitoring: Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on the evolving weather situation.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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