Winter Storm Warning Issued for Douglas and Bayfield Counties Through Thursday Noon
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Northwest Wisconsin, with heavy snow and 35 mph wind gusts expected to impact commutes through Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwest Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Duluth MN
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 Northwest Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of Northwest Wisconsin. The alert is currently in effect and is scheduled to expire at 12:00 PM CST on Thursday, February 19.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Douglas and Bayfield Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band and the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
What You Should Do
If you must travel, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For updated Wisconsin road information, residents should call 511 or visit www.511wi.gov.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected throughout the warning period, with additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Wind gusts are forecasted to reach as high as 35 mph. These conditions will lead to slippery road surfaces and hazardous travel.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until noon CST Thursday. The most significant impacts are expected to occur during the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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