Winter Weather Advisory Wisconsin | Effective 03/12/2026 12:20

...MAJOR WINTER STORM TO BRING HEAVY SNOW ACCUMULATIONS, GUSTY WINDS, AND SIGNIFICANT TRAVEL IMPACTS THIS WEEKEND... .A major winter storm will move across the Upper Midwest Saturday into Sunday. Model guidance continues to illustrate a remarkable precipitation footprint across the region which will yield heavy snow accumulations on the order of 6-10" across the Watch area. Localized totals across portions of southeastern MN and western WI will likely exceed 12". The combination of heavy snow and gusty winds will reduce visibility and create periods of blizzard conditions on Sunday. Very hazardous travel conditions will develop as a result. * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches tonight into Friday morning. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow likely. Total snow accumulations in excess of 8" likely this weekend. Localized totals will exceed 12". Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Rusk County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.