Winter Storm Warning Issued for Marathon, Shawano, and Southern Oconto Counties; Up to 32 Inches of Snow Expected

Source: NOAA · Central and Northeastern Wisconsin

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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 severe Winter Storm Warning is in effect for parts of Wisconsin, with total snow accumulations of 28 to 32 inches and wind gusts up to 40 mph expected through Monday afternoon.

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Record type
Winter Storm Warning
Affected area
Central and Northeastern 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 Central and Northeastern Wisconsin.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Marathon, Shawano, and Southern Oconto counties. The warning was issued on March 13 and remains in effect until 4:00 PM CDT on Monday, March 16.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions in Wisconsin:

  • Marathon County
  • Shawano County
  • Southern Oconto County

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is expected throughout the warning period, with total snow accumulations forecast between 28 and 32 inches. In addition to the heavy snowfall, winds are expected to gust as high as 40 mph. These conditions will likely create areas of blowing snow, which could significantly reduce visibility for anyone on the roads.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM CDT on Saturday, March 14, and will continue until 4:00 PM CDT on Monday, March 16. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes.

What You Should Do

Residents are strongly advised to consider delaying all travel, as conditions could become very difficult to impossible. If travel is absolutely necessary, motorists should use extreme caution. Those who must travel should keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in their vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions in the state you are calling from, dial 5 1 1.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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A severe Winter Storm Warning is in effect for parts of Wisconsin, with total snow accumulations of 28 to 32 inches and wind gusts up to 40 mph expected through Monday afternoon.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects Central and Northeastern Wisconsin. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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