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Winter Weather Advisory, Wisconsin

Moderate

Gusts up to 45 mph, 12 to 18 inches of snow with localized totals in excess of 24 inches possible. For the Winter Weather Advisory, plan on slippery road conditions.

Ended Friday, March 13, 2026.

Replaced by the Winter Storm Watch on Friday, March 13, 2:06 in the morning.

Replaced by the Winter Storm Warning on Friday, March 13, 2:06 in the morning.

Issued
Expires
Updated

Places in this advisory

How much

Snow across the area
12 to 18 inches
Wind gusts
Up to 45 mph

Map

Map of Wisconsin with this advisory The Winter Weather Advisory covers Wausau, Weston, Sturgeon Bay. I-94I-43I-41US 141US 31WausauSturgeon BayShawanoKronenwetterWISCONSINMICHIGANLake Michigan25 mi I-94I-43I-39I-41WausauSturgeon BayShawanoWISCONSINMICHIGANLake Michigan50 mi I-43I-41I-94WausauWISCONSINMICHIGANLake Michigan50 mi I-43WausauWISCONSINMICHIGANLake Michigan50 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches with localized totals in excess of 24 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Where
Southern Oconto County.
When
For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 in the afternoon this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Monday afternoon.
Impacts
For the Winter Weather Advisory, plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing and drifting snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. For the Winter Storm Watch, the strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout and near blizzard conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

Updates

  1. Allowed to end on time. Now also replaces the Winter Storm Watch. March 13, 2026
  2. Snow totals raised from 1 to 3 inches to 12 to 18 inches. March 13, 2026
  3. Snow totals lowered from 3 to 5 inches to 1 to 3 inches. March 13, 2026
  4. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. March 12, 2026
  5. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. March 12, 2026
  6. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. March 12, 2026
  7. Winter Weather Advisory issued for Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. March 12, 2026