Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 12:52PM CDT until April 3 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 10:52am
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation.
Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to 3 inches and ice
accumulations around one tenth 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 two inches and
ice accumulations between one tenth and three tenths of an inch
possible.
* WHERE...Ashland, Bayfield, and Iron Counties. This includes the
Tribal Lands of the Bad River Reservation, the Red Cliff Band and
the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band. Other locations
including Madeline Island and the Apostle Islands National
Lakeshore.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 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 evening and Friday morning 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:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
www.511wi.gov for Wisconsin road information.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Bayfield; Ashland; Iron
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN