Winter Storm Warning Issued for Waukesha and Walworth Counties Through Monday Afternoon
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NOAA issued it on April 2, 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 Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Walworth and Waukesha Counties, with heavy mixed precipitation and wind gusts up to 45 mph expected through Monday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 2, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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 Southeast Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of southeast Wisconsin. The alert is currently in effect and covers a period of significant winter weather including heavy mixed precipitation.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following regions:
- Walworth County
- Waukesha County
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for hazardous winter conditions including:
- Accumulations: Additional snow and sleet totals between 4 and 6 inches are expected. Ice accumulations are forecast to reach between one-tenth and one-quarter of an inch.
- Wind: Wind gusts as high as 45 mph will cause significant blowing and drifting of snow tonight into Monday.
- Visibility: Falling and blowing snow may reduce visibility to below one-quarter mile.
- Impacts: Roads, bridges, and overpasses are likely to become slick and hazardous. The combination of wind and the weight of snow and ice on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service urges residents to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in multiple layers of clothing to maintain body heat and cover exposed skin to prevent frostbite or hypothermia.
Travel should be delayed if possible. Motorists who must travel are advised to use extreme caution and prepare for dangerous road conditions.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 4:00 PM CDT on Monday, March 16.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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