< Winter Storm Watch Wisconsin | Effective 03/31/2026 18:49

Winter Storm Watch Wisconsin | Effective 03/31/2026 18:49

Headline: 
Winter Storm Watch issued March 31 at 8:49PM CDT until April 2 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event: 
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
March 31, 2026 - 6:49pm
Expires: 
April 1, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy sleet and freezing rain possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between 1/4 and 1/2 inch possible. * WHERE...Portage, Wood, and Waupaca Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause tree damage and power outages. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the Thursday morning commute.
Instruction: 
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. People should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
Area Description: 
Wood; Portage; Waupaca
Forcast Office: 
NWS Green Bay WI