Winter Storm Warning Issued for Douglas, Burnett, and Washburn Counties Through Monday Morning
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NOAA issued it on April 2, 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 additional snow accumulations and 40 mph wind gusts expected through 1 AM Monday.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwest Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 2, 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, MN has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Northwest Wisconsin. This alert, which follows the cancellation of a previous Blizzard Warning, remains in effect until early Monday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:
- Douglas County
- Burnett County (including the Tribal Lands of the St. Croix Band)
- Washburn County
Expected Conditions
Residents in the affected areas should prepare for the following conditions:
- Precipitation: Snow and blowing snow are expected.
- Accumulation: Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches.
- Wind: Wind gusts are forecast to reach as high as 40 mph.
- Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions that will affect travel safety.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service recommends the following safety measures:
- If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
- For the latest Wisconsin road information, call 511 or visit www.511wi.gov.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 1:00 AM CDT on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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