Winter Storm Warning Issued for West Central Wisconsin: 15 to 20 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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A major winter storm is set to bring 15 to 20 inches of snow and 40 mph wind gusts to west central Wisconsin, making travel potentially impossible through Monday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- West Central 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 West Central Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN has issued a Winter Storm Warning for several counties in west central Wisconsin. The warning is in effect from 7:00 PM CDT this evening through 7:00 AM CDT Monday.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following Wisconsin counties:
- Chippewa
- Dunn
- Eau Claire
- Pepin
- Pierce
- St. Croix
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that travel could become very difficult to impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov. Additionally, the heavy water content of the snow may create a health hazard for those shoveling and could lead to infrastructure damage. Gusty winds could also bring down tree branches.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 15 and 20 inches, with locally higher amounts possible.
- Wind: Northwest winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
- Visibility: Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
- Hazards: Heavy snowpack may cause infrastructure damage and poses a health risk for shoveling.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning begins at 7:00 PM CDT this evening, Saturday, March 14. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist through Sunday and will significantly impact the Monday morning commute. The alert is scheduled to expire at 7:00 AM CDT on Monday, March 16.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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