Winter Storm Warning Issued for North-Central and Northeast Wisconsin Through Friday
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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 several Wisconsin counties, forecasting up to 8 inches of snow and 40 mph wind gusts starting Thursday evening.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- North-Central and Northeast Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Green Bay WI
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 North-Central and Northeast Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has issued a Winter Storm Warning (WSW) for north-central and northeast Wisconsin. The alert is effective from 7:00 PM CDT this evening, March 12, through 1:00 PM CDT Friday, March 13.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions and counties in Wisconsin:
- Vilas
- Oneida
- Forest
- Florence
- Lincoln
- Langlade
- Northern Marinette County
- Southern Marinette County
- Northern Oconto County
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous travel conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected across the warning area, with total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds are forecast to gust as high as 40 mph. These conditions will likely lead to blowing and drifting snow, which could significantly reduce visibility. Travel could be very difficult, particularly during the Friday morning commute. Additionally, gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Timeline
- Warning Onset: Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 PM CDT
- Warning Expiration: Friday, March 13 at 1:00 PM CDT
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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