Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northeastern Wisconsin; Blizzard Conditions and Heavy Snow Expected
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NOAA issued it on March 31, 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 several Wisconsin counties, with 20 to 30 inches of snow and blizzard conditions expected to make travel impossible.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northeastern Wisconsin
- Issued
- March 31, 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 Northeastern Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Green Bay, WI, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for several counties in northeastern Wisconsin. This alert is categorized as a severe threat with likely certainty, as heavy snow and high winds are expected to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in Wisconsin:
- Vilas County
- Oneida County
- Forest County
- Florence County
- Northern Marinette County
- Northern Oconto County
- Southern Marinette County
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for extreme winter weather conditions, including:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 20 and 30 inches.
- Wind Speeds: Wind gusts reaching as high as 45 mph.
- Visibility: Considerable blowing and drifting snow resulting in blizzard conditions and whiteout potential.
- Impacts: Travel is expected to be difficult to impossible. Gusty winds may down tree branches and cause power outages. The Monday morning commute is expected to be severely impacted.
Timeline
- Winter Storm Warning: Effective until 10:00 AM CDT Sunday, March 15.
- Blizzard Warning: A subsequent Blizzard Warning will be in effect from 10:00 AM Sunday until 4:00 PM CDT Monday, March 16.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service advises that people should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, motorists must use extreme caution. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions, residents can call 5 1 1.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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