Winter Storm Warning Issued for Lincoln, Langlade, Menominee, and Door Counties
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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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A major winter storm is expected to bring 28 to 35 inches of snow and 45 mph wind gusts to parts of Wisconsin from Saturday evening through Monday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Green Bay
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 Northeast Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Green Bay, WI, has issued a Winter Storm Warning, which is effective from 7:00 PM CDT on Saturday, March 14, until 4:00 PM CDT on Monday, March 16. This alert indicates that severe winter weather conditions are likely.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following regions in Wisconsin:
- Lincoln County
- Langlade County
- Menominee County
- Door County
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, motorists are urged to use extreme caution. If you must travel, ensure your vehicle is equipped with an emergency kit containing an extra flashlight, food, and water. For the latest road conditions in your state, you can call 511. Preparation for potential power outages or blocked roads is advised as gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations ranging between 28 and 35 inches.
- Wind: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 45 mph.
- Visibility: Areas of blowing snow are expected to significantly reduce visibility, making travel very difficult to impossible.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning begins at 7:00 PM CDT on Saturday, March 14, and is scheduled to expire at 4:00 PM CDT on Monday, March 16. According to the National Weather Service, these hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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