Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northeastern Wisconsin; Heavy Snow and High Winds 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 parts of Wisconsin, forecasting 4 to 8 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph starting Thursday evening.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- 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 Northeastern Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for several counties in the region. The alert is in response to an incoming weather system expected to bring significant snowfall and hazardous wind conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in Wisconsin:
- Vilas
- Oneida
- Forest
- Florence
- Northern Marinette County
- Lincoln
- Langlade
- Menominee
- Northern Oconto County
- Southern Marinette County
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that travel could be very difficult. If travel is necessary, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, residents can call 5 1 1.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected throughout the warning period, with total snow accumulations ranging between 4 and 8 inches. In addition to the snowfall, winds are forecast to gust as high as 40 mph. These conditions are likely to cause blowing and drifting snow, which could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds may also be strong enough to bring down tree branches.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 7:00 PM CDT this evening, Thursday, March 12, until 1:00 PM CDT Friday, March 13. The hazardous conditions are specifically expected to impact the Friday morning commute.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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