Winter Storm Warning Issued for Wood and Portage Counties Through Friday Morning
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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 Wood and Portage counties, with up to 7 inches of snow and hazardous travel expected through noon Friday.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Green Bay 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 Central Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Green Bay, WI, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for central Wisconsin. The alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 12:00 PM CST today, February 20, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following regions in Wisconsin:
- Wood County
- Portage County
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to prepare for dangerous travel conditions. If you must travel, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Motorists can obtain the latest road conditions for their state by calling 5 1 1.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected throughout the morning, with total snow accumulations forecast between 4 and 7 inches. In addition to the snow, a light glaze of ice accumulation is possible. The heaviest snowfall is projected to occur through 9:00 AM.
Wind gusts are expected to reach as high as 35 mph. These conditions will likely result in a hazardous morning commute as roads become snow-covered and slushy. The combination of heavy snow and wind may also lead to sporadic power outages.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect until noon CST today. The most intense weather conditions and heaviest snowfall rates are expected to subside after 9:00 AM, though the warning remains active until the midday expiration.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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