Winter Storm Warning, Wisconsin

How much

Snow across the area

12 to 18 inches

Wind gusts

Up to 40 mph Blowing snow on open roads

Map

Details from the National Weather Service

What

For the Winter Storm Warning, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch and winds gusting to 40 to 50 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Highest total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches with localized amounts approaching 24 inches possible. Lesser amounts of 6 to 12 inches of snow possible outside of this band. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

Where

Taylor County.

When

For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 in the afternoon this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Monday afternoon.

Impacts

Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Updates

1. Friday 12:41 in the afternoon
   Allowed to end on time. March 13, 2026
2. Friday 5:44 in the morning
   Snow totals raised from 4 to 10 inches to 12 to 18 inches. March 13, 2026
3. Friday 12:34 at night
   Snow totals raised from 2 to 6 inches to 4 to 10 inches. March 13, 2026
4. Thursday 9:04 at night
   Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. March 12, 2026
5. Thursday 2:30 in the afternoon
   Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. March 12, 2026
6. Thursday 7:32 in the morning
   Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. March 12, 2026
7. Thursday 1:45 in the morning
   Winter Storm Warning issued for Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. March 12, 2026