Winter Storm Warning Issued for Sawyer and Price Counties: Up to 26 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 Sawyer and Price Counties, forecasting heavy snow accumulations of 18 to 26 inches and dangerous travel conditions.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern 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 Northern Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Duluth, MN, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Sawyer and Price Counties. This severe weather alert indicates that hazardous winter conditions are likely and imminent.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Sawyer and Price Counties in Wisconsin. This geographic area includes the Tribal Lands of the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation.
What You Should Do
Authorities advise that travel should be avoided if possible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For real-time Wisconsin road information, residents should call 511 or visit www.511wi.gov.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is the primary hazard, with total accumulations expected to fall between 18 and 26 inches. Winds are forecast to gust as high as 35 mph, which may lead to areas of blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility. These conditions are expected to make travel very difficult to impossible.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 1:00 AM CDT on Sunday, March 15, through 7:00 AM CDT on Monday, March 16. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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