Winter Storm Warning Issued for Douglas County: Significant Snow Accumulations 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Douglas County, forecasting up to 14 inches of snow and hazardous travel conditions through Monday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Douglas County, 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 Douglas County, Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Duluth, MN has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Douglas County. This alert covers two distinct periods of hazardous winter weather impacting the region.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically impacts Douglas County in Wisconsin.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: For the first period of the warning, additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected. For the second period, heavy snow is forecast with total accumulations between 9 and 14 inches.
- Wind: Wind gusts are expected to reach as high as 35 mph.
- Travel Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Friday evening commute.
Timeline
- First Warning Period: In effect until 7:00 PM CDT this evening, Friday, March 13.
- Second Warning Period: In effect from 1:00 AM Sunday, March 15, until 1:00 AM CDT Monday, March 16.
What You Should Do
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents are encouraged to check road conditions before departing. In Wisconsin, call 511 or visit www.511wi.gov for road information. In Minnesota, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org for road information.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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