Winter Storm Warning Issued for Price County; Heavy Snow and 45 MPH Gusts Forecast
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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 Price County, effective from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon, citing heavy snow and high winds.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Price County, Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Duluth MN
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 Price County, Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Duluth, MN, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Price County. The alert was issued early Thursday morning and remains in effect through Friday afternoon.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically impacts Price County in Wisconsin.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected across the region, with total snow accumulations forecast between 4 and 6 inches. In addition to the snowfall, winds are expected to be significant, with gusts reaching as high as 45 mph. These conditions are likely to result in slippery road surfaces and potential damage to tree branches.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 7:00 PM CDT Thursday evening until 1:00 PM CDT Friday. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to plan for difficult travel conditions. If you must travel, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For updated road information in Wisconsin, residents can call 511 or visit www.511wi.gov.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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