Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northeast Wisconsin: Up to 24 Inches of Snow 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 several Wisconsin counties, forecasting heavy snow accumulations of 14 to 24 inches and wind gusts up to 45 mph.
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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 has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Northeast Wisconsin. The alert is in response to a significant weather system expected to bring heavy snowfall and high winds to the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following counties and regions in Wisconsin:
- Vilas
- Oneida
- Forest
- Florence
- Northern Marinette County
- Northern Oconto County
- Southern Marinette County
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for heavy snow with total accumulations ranging between 14 and 24 inches. Localized areas may see even higher amounts. Additionally, wind gusts are expected to reach as high as 45 mph. These conditions may result in near-blizzard and whiteout conditions, particularly from later Sunday into Monday. Potential impacts include downed tree branches and power outages.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 1:00 AM CDT on Sunday, March 15, through 4:00 PM CDT on Monday, March 16. The Monday morning commute is expected to be significantly impacted.
What You Should Do
The NWS advises that travel could become difficult to impossible. Residents should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, motorists are urged to use extreme caution and keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in their vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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