Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 1:59PM CDT until April 3 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 11:59am
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation
expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 4
inches except between 3 and 5 inches for northern Bayfield County
and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting
as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed
precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to
one inch and ice accumulations around three tenths of an inch
possible.
* WHERE...Ashland, Bayfield, and Iron Counties. This includes the
Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band, the northwestern area of the
Lac du Flambeau Band and the Bad River Reservation. Other
locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and
Madeline Island.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM
CDT Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon
through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The majority of the snowfall is expected to
fall during the daytime hours. With the high sun angle and
temperatures hovering just above freezing, snowfall will have a
difficult time accumulating on warm surfaces leading to a slushy
mess.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
www.511wi.gov for Wisconsin road information.
Area Description:
Bayfield; Ashland; Iron
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN