Winter Storm Warning Issued for Washburn County: Up to 18 Inches of Snow Forecast

Source: NOAA · Washburn County, Wisconsin

This alert is no longer in effect.

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 Washburn County, effective from early Sunday through early Monday, with heavy snow and high winds expected.

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Record type
Winter Storm Warning
Affected area
Washburn 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 Washburn County, Wisconsin.

Alert Details

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Duluth, MN. The alert was issued on March 13 and remains in effect until 1:00 AM CDT on Monday, March 16.

Affected Areas

This warning specifically impacts Washburn County.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, travelers in Wisconsin should call 511 or visit www.511wi.gov. In Minnesota, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is expected throughout the region. Total snow accumulations are forecast to be between 14 and 18 inches. Additionally, winds are expected to gust as high as 35 mph. These conditions will make travel very difficult to impossible. According to the National Weather Service, hazardous conditions could also impact the Friday evening commute.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is officially in effect from 1:00 AM Sunday until 1:00 AM CDT Monday.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Washburn County, effective from early Sunday through early Monday, with heavy snow and high winds expected.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Washburn County, Wisconsin. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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