Winter Storm Warning Issued for Rusk County: 15 to 20 Inches of Snow 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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A major winter storm is expected to bring 15 to 20 inches of heavy snow and 40 mph wind gusts to Rusk County from Saturday night through Monday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Rusk County, Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Twin Cities
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 Rusk County, Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Rusk County. This alert follows a powerful winter storm on track to bring extreme snow accumulations and gusty winds to the Upper Midwest.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically affects Rusk County in Wisconsin.
What You Should Do
Travel is expected to become very difficult or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents are encouraged to call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for the latest road conditions. Additionally, the snow is expected to be wet and very heavy, creating a potential health hazard for those shoveling and increasing the risk of infrastructure damage.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Total snow accumulations between 15 and 20 inches are expected. Snowfall rates could reach 2 inches per hour on Saturday evening and overnight.
- Wind: Northwest winds will increase to 35 to 45 mph on Sunday, with gusts as high as 40 mph during the warning period.
- Visibility: Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, creating periods of blizzard conditions on Sunday.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 10:00 PM CDT Saturday, March 14, until 7:00 AM CDT Monday, March 16. Hazardous conditions are also noted to impact commutes as early as Friday. The heaviest snow is expected to fall Saturday evening and overnight, with diminishing snow but increasing winds throughout Sunday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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