Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 3 at 2:10AM CDT until April 3 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 3, 2026 - 12:10am
Expires:
April 3, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
accumulations up to one inch. For the Ice Storm Warning,
significant icing expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of
one half to 3 inches and ice accumulations up to one half of an
inch.
* WHERE...Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, and Iron Counties. This
includes the Tribal Lands of the northwestern area of the Lac du
Flambeau Band, the Red Cliff Band and the Bad River Reservation.
Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
and Madeline Island.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM CDT this
morning. For the Ice Storm Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10
AM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The timeframe of heaviest ice accumulations
will be Friday evening and Friday night. The freezing rain threat
should end by late Saturday morning.
Instruction:
Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. Call 511 or visit www.511wi.gov
for Wisconsin road information.
Area Description:
Douglas; Bayfield; Ashland; Iron
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN