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Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Milwaukee, WI

March 15, 202620 counties in Wisconsin

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this blizzard warning at Mar 15, 2026, 7:21 PM CDT for 20 counties in Wisconsin. It was in force for 20 hr. 34 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 15, 2026, 7:21 PM CDT (00:21 UTC)
Expired
Mar 16, 2026, 2:51 PM CDT
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI

Counties Columbia County, WI, Dane County, WI, Dodge County, WI, Fond du Lac County, WI, Green County, WI, Green Lake County, WI, Iowa County, WI, Jefferson County, WI, Kenosha County, WI, Lafayette County, WI, Marquette County, WI, Milwaukee County, WI, Ozaukee County, WI, Racine County, WI, Rock County, WI, Sauk County, WI, Sheboygan County, WI, Walworth County, WI, Washington County, WI, Waukesha County, WI

The radar

The Milwaukee radar (KMKX), 31 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:24 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 15, 11:27 PM CDTSNOW 9.24 Wsw Westfield, WI
Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 4.12 W Cudahy, WIKMKE Airport reports 1.9 from 00-06z, then 2.2 from 06-12z. Storm total of 4.1 inches. Still snowing at time of ob.
Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 5.23 Ne Maple Bluff, WIKMSN airport reports 0.1 (sleet) from 12-18z, 0.2 (sleet/sn) from 18-00z, 0.4 from 00-06z (with some loss due to wind), and 4.5 06-12z. Storm total of 5.2 in. Still snowing at time of ob.
Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 6.8Benton, WIWI-LF-8.
Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 84 Wnw Gratiot, WIWI-LF-4.
Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 8.32 Ese Hartford, WIWI-WS-17. 2-day storm total snowfall.
Mar 16, 7:05 AM CDTSNOW 3.52 N Elmwood Park, WIStorm total snowfall since last evening, may include a bit of sleet. BLSN and 1/2 SM vis estimated at time of observation. Light to mod snow continuing to fall.
Mar 16, 7:45 AM CDTSNOW 6.7Oconomowoc, WIStorm total measurement, includes 0.2 sleet and 6.5 snowfall. Snow continues to fall.
Mar 16, 7:49 AM CDTSNOW 7.35 Ese Blanchardville, WICoCoRaHS WI-GN-11,.
Mar 16, 8:00 AM CDTSNOW 7.42 Ssw Albany, WIWI-GN-22.
Mar 16, 8:00 AM CDTSNOW 91 Se Baraboo, WIBAAW3.
Mar 16, 8:30 AM CDTSNOW 11.91 Se Wisconsin Dells, WIDLLW3.
Mar 16, 9:00 AM CDTSNOW 8.51 Ese Fond Du Lac, WIStorm total SF, 2-day measurement, morning to morning. Additional light accumulations likely since ob time.
Mar 16, 9:00 AM CDTSNOW 10Lodi, WILODW3, Lodi WWTP.
Mar 16, 9:30 AM CDTSNOW 8New Berlin, WIReport gathered from social media. Still snowing at time of ob.
Mar 16, 9:30 AM CDTSNOW 10.72 S Sheboygan, WI2-day total snowfall (measured morning to morning), 0.8 plus 9.9 inch. Light accumulations likely occurred after obs time.
Mar 16, 10:00 AM CDTSNOW 6Raymond, WIStill snowing at time of observation.
Mar 16, 10:30 AM CDTSNOW 6.61 E Janesville, WIWI-RK-43.
Mar 16, 10:30 AM CDTSNOW 7.5Lake Mills, WIReport gathered from social media, average of multiple measurements. Light snow still falling at time of ob.
Mar 16, 10:30 AM CDTSNOW 8Pewaukee, WIStill lightly snowing at time of ob. Spotter reports 1-2 ft snow drifts, took the observation outside of the drifts.
Mar 16, 11:00 AM CDTSNOW 10.5Windsor, WIReport sourced from social media.
Mar 16, 11:20 AM CDTSNOW 163 Wsw Ripon, WIWI-GL-7.
Mar 16, 12:00 PM CDTSNOW 12.64 Ssw Kingston, WIWI-CB-16.
Mar 16, 12:00 PM CDTSNOW 13Montello, WIStorm-total measurement Mar 15 thru Mar 16 AM. Report gathered from social media.
Mar 16, 12:20 PM CDTSNOW 101 Nnw Fitchburg, WIReport gathered from social media.
Mar 16, 12:24 PM CDTSNOW 42 N Elmwood Park, WICorrects previous snow report from 2 N Elmwood Park. Reported 3.5 in at 705am, additional 0.5 inches since then. New storm total of 4.0.
Mar 16, 1:00 PM CDTSNOW 4.82 W Cudahy, WIKMKE storm total snowfall as of 18z Mar 16. Includes 0.2-inches that fell on a prior day (with a gap due to rainfall).
Mar 16, 1:00 PM CDTSNOW 6.33 Ne Maple Bluff, WIKMSN airport storm total snowfall as of 18z Mar 16.
Mar 16, 1:00 PM CDTSNOW 7.8Oconomowoc, WIStorm total snowfall thru 18z Mar 16. Includes roughly 0.2 inches of sleet. Still lightly snowing, but clouds beginning to break.
Mar 16, 1:00 PM CDTSNOW 7.94 Sse Sullivan, WIWFO-MKX Storm-total snowfall thru 18z Mar 16. Light snow still falling.
Mar 16, 1:30 PM CDTSNOW 9Monticello, WIReport gathered from social media.
Mar 16, 2:19 PM CDTSNOW 10.92 W Beaver Dam, WIStorm total snow and sleet measurement. 1.8 in snow/sleet in first round, 9.1 in snow in second round.
Mar 16, 2:30 PM CDTSNOW 3Pleasant Prairie, WI
Mar 16, 2:30 PM CDTSNOW 9.12 Ne Monona, WIStorm total measurement, includes 0.3 from the snow/sleet mix yesterday.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Davenport, (KDVN), launched 00:00Z, 0.4 hours before the alert went out and 220 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Davenport, at 00:00Z on 2026-03-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Davenport, at 00:00Z on 2026-03-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -79 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
703 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
81 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-79 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
141 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

760 
WWUS43 KMKX 160021
WSWMKX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
721 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>065-067>070-160830-
/O.UPG.KMKX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.BZ.W.0001.260316T0021Z-260316T2100Z/
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Lafayette-Green-
Rock-Walworth-
Including the cities of Columbus, Markesan, Neshkoro, Plymouth,
Blanchardville, Barneveld, Berlin, Oxford, Waupun, Belmont,
Westfield, Fond Du Lac, Argyle, Montello, Watertown, Reedsburg,
Waukesha, Mequon, Janesville, Menomonee Falls, Fort Atkinson,
Oostburg, Howards Grove, Grafton, Brodhead, Lake Geneva, East
Troy, Jefferson, Delavan, Hartford, Prairie Du Sac, Cedarburg,
New Berlin, Germantown, Whitewater, Dodgeville, Elkhorn, Lodi,
Madison, Mayville, Sauk City, West Bend, Monroe, Mineral Point,
Darlington, Muskego, Shullsburg, Endeavor, Portage, Baraboo,
Benton, Beloit, Princeton, Lake Wisconsin, Beaver Dam, Sheboygan
Falls, and Brookfield
721 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...After a brief break in precipitation, expecting heavy snow 
  at rates to 1"/hr at times to work from west to east tonight. 
  Northerly winds of 40 to 45 MPH combined with high snow rates will 
  lead to blizzard conditions with visibilities less than 1/4 mile. 
  Snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast 
  Wisconsin.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow 
  will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions are 
  expected to impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are 
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are 
expected. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. 
This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely 
dangerous.

&&

$$

WIZ066-071-072-160830-
/O.UPG.KMKX.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260316T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.BZ.W.0001.260316T0021Z-260316T2100Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Kenosha, Racine, and Milwaukee
721 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain and sleet mixed with snow will continue 
  across the area for the next few hours before transitioning to 
  snowfall. High rates up to 1"/hr will develop across the region 
  into the early morning hours Monday as north winds continue to 
  gust between 40 and 45 MPH. The combination of high snow rates and 
  gusty winds will lead to blizzard conditions with visibilities 
  below 1/4 of a mile, potentially during the Monday morning 
  commute. Snowfall accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Kenosha, Milwaukee, and Racine Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow 
  will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions are 
  expected to impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are 
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are 
expected. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. 
This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely 
dangerous.

&&

$$

HEEREN
5 follow-up statements
661 
WWUS43 KMKX 160649
WSWMKX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
149 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-161500-
/O.CON.KMKX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260316T2100Z/
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Columbus, Markesan, Neshkoro, Plymouth,
Blanchardville, Barneveld, Berlin, Oxford, Waupun, Milwaukee,
Belmont, Racine, Westfield, Fond Du Lac, Argyle, Montello,
Watertown, Reedsburg, Waukesha, Mequon, Janesville, Menomonee
Falls, Fort Atkinson, Oostburg, Howards Grove, Grafton, Brodhead,
Kenosha, Lake Geneva, East Troy, Jefferson, Delavan, Hartford,
Prairie Du Sac, Cedarburg, New Berlin, Germantown, Whitewater,
Dodgeville, Elkhorn, Lodi, Madison, Mayville, Sauk City, West
Bend, Monroe, Mineral Point, Darlington, Muskego, Shullsburg,
Endeavor, Portage, Baraboo, Benton, Beloit, Princeton, Lake
Wisconsin, Beaver Dam, Sheboygan Falls, and Brookfield
149 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow at rates up to 1"/hr will continue across 
  southern Wisconsin through mid-morning, with northerly winds of 40 
  to 45 MPH expected. The combination of high rates and winds will 
  lead to blizzard conditions with less than 1/4 mile visibility. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are expected 
  across southwestern and south-central Wisconsin, with 3 to 6 
  inches across southeastern Wisconsin. Blowing snow will continue 
  even after heavy snow tapers off.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast 
  Wisconsin.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow 
  will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions are 
  expected to impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring 
  down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are 
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are 
expected. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. 
This may lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely 
dangerous.

&&

$$

HEEREN
100 
WWUS43 KMKX 161215
WSWMKX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
715 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS MORNING...

.Blizzard and near blizzard conditions will continue this morning. 
Snowfall and high wind gusts from 40 to 45 mph will support 
restricted visibility down to 1/4 mile and snow covered roads, 
leading to continued hazardous travel impacts.

WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-162015-
/O.CON.KMKX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260316T2100Z/
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of New Berlin, Markesan, Germantown,
Menomonee Falls, Milwaukee, Mayville, Berlin, West Bend, Benton,
Beloit, Prairie Du Sac, Dodgeville, Plymouth, Lodi, Monroe,
Whitewater, Sauk City, Grafton, Delavan, Jefferson, Princeton,
Janesville, Baraboo, Neshkoro, Barneveld, Belmont, Argyle,
Shullsburg, Muskego, Reedsburg, Sheboygan Falls, Watertown,
Portage, Fort Atkinson, East Troy, Fond Du Lac, Blanchardville,
Brodhead, Racine, Waukesha, Brookfield, Beaver Dam, Lake
Wisconsin, Mineral Point, Hartford, Howards Grove, Montello,
Kenosha, Oostburg, Oxford, Elkhorn, Cedarburg, Madison,
Darlington, Westfield, Lake Geneva, Columbus, Mequon, Endeavor,
and Waupun
715 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 
  2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast 
  Wisconsin.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 
  mile due to falling and blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use 
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are 
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds 
are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel 
extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a 
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your 
vehicle.

&&

$$

CMILLER
140 
WWUS43 KMKX 161606
WSWMKX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1106 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

WIZ046-047-056-057-062-063-067>069-162100-
/O.CAN.KMKX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260316T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.WW.Y.0016.260316T1606Z-260316T2100Z/
Marquette-Green Lake-Sauk-Columbia-Iowa-Dane-Lafayette-Green-Rock-
Including the cities of Markesan, Dodgeville, Lodi, Darlington,
Prairie Du Sac, Belmont, Brodhead, Oxford, Berlin, Barneveld,
Reedsburg, Princeton, Montello, Westfield, Sauk City, Shullsburg,
Neshkoro, Blanchardville, Monroe, Portage, Endeavor, Benton,
Mineral Point, Janesville, Columbus, Baraboo, Argyle, Lake
Wisconsin, Madison, and Beloit
1106 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph will cause blowing snow and restricted 
  visibility at times. Roads remain slick.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WIZ051-052-058>060-064>066-070>072-162100-
/O.CON.KMKX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260316T2100Z/
Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Dodge-Washington-Ozaukee-Jefferson-Waukesha-
Milwaukee-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Delavan, Elkhorn, Mequon, Howards Grove,
Whitewater, Fort Atkinson, Watertown, Kenosha, Menomonee Falls,
East Troy, Grafton, Lake Geneva, Brookfield, Plymouth, Mayville,
Sheboygan Falls, Fond Du Lac, Hartford, Waukesha, Waupun,
Milwaukee, Jefferson, Racine, Muskego, Beaver Dam, Oostburg,
Germantown, New Berlin, West Bend, and Cedarburg
1106 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 
  two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will limit visibility 
  down to 1/4 mile at times. Blowing and drifting snow expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Wisconsin.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 
  mile due to falling and blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use 
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are 
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds 
are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel 
extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a 
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your 
vehicle.

&&

$$

CMILLER
114 
WWUS43 KMKX 161804
WSWMKX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
104 PM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

WIZ051-052-058>060-064>066-070>072-162100-
/O.CON.KMKX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260316T2100Z/
Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Dodge-Washington-Ozaukee-Jefferson-Waukesha-
Milwaukee-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Delavan, Elkhorn, Mequon, Howards Grove,
Whitewater, Fort Atkinson, Watertown, Kenosha, Menomonee Falls,
East Troy, Grafton, Lake Geneva, Brookfield, Plymouth, Mayville,
Sheboygan Falls, Fond Du Lac, Hartford, Waukesha, Waupun,
Milwaukee, Jefferson, Racine, Muskego, Beaver Dam, Oostburg,
Germantown, New Berlin, West Bend, and Cedarburg
104 PM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 
  two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will limit visibility 
  down to 1/4 mile at times. Blowing and drifting snow expected 
  causing snow covered roads.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Wisconsin.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 
  mile due to falling and blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use 
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are 
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds 
are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel 
extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a 
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your 
vehicle.

&&

$$

WIZ046-047-056-057-062-063-067>069-162100-
/O.CON.KMKX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-260316T2100Z/
Marquette-Green Lake-Sauk-Columbia-Iowa-Dane-Lafayette-Green-Rock-
Including the cities of Markesan, Dodgeville, Lodi, Darlington,
Prairie Du Sac, Belmont, Brodhead, Oxford, Berlin, Barneveld,
Reedsburg, Princeton, Montello, Westfield, Sauk City, Shullsburg,
Neshkoro, Blanchardville, Monroe, Portage, Endeavor, Benton,
Mineral Point, Janesville, Columbus, Baraboo, Argyle, Lake
Wisconsin, Madison, and Beloit
104 PM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause blowing snow and 
  restricted visibility at times. Blowing snow will continue to 
  cause slick spots over the next few hours. Roads remain slick.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

CMILLER
305 
WWUS43 KMKX 161951
WSWMKX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
251 PM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

WIZ051-052-058>060-064>066-070>072-170200-
/O.CAN.KMKX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260316T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KMKX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-260317T0200Z/
Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Dodge-Washington-Ozaukee-Jefferson-Waukesha-
Milwaukee-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Delavan, Elkhorn, Mequon, Howards Grove,
Whitewater, Fort Atkinson, Watertown, Kenosha, Menomonee Falls,
East Troy, Grafton, Lake Geneva, Brookfield, Plymouth, Mayville,
Sheboygan Falls, Fond Du Lac, Hartford, Waukesha, Waupun,
Milwaukee, Jefferson, Racine, Muskego, Beaver Dam, Oostburg,
Germantown, New Berlin, West Bend, and Cedarburg
251 PM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Additional light snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause continued blowing snow and slick spots on roads into this 
  evening.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Wisconsin.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WIZ046-047-056-057-062-063-067>069-162100-
/O.CON.KMKX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-260316T2100Z/
Marquette-Green Lake-Sauk-Columbia-Iowa-Dane-Lafayette-Green-Rock-
Including the cities of Markesan, Dodgeville, Lodi, Darlington,
Prairie Du Sac, Belmont, Brodhead, Oxford, Berlin, Barneveld,
Reedsburg, Princeton, Montello, Westfield, Sauk City, Shullsburg,
Neshkoro, Blanchardville, Monroe, Portage, Endeavor, Benton,
Mineral Point, Janesville, Columbus, Baraboo, Argyle, Lake
Wisconsin, Madison, and Beloit
251 PM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blowing snow will continue to create slick spots on roads. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow will reduce visibility and cause slick 
  spots in scattered areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

CMILLER

The office that day

Everything else NWS Milwaukee, WI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 15, 10:18 PM CDTGale WarningMKX33 hr
Mar 16, 11:06 AM CDTWinter Weather AdvisoryMKXColumbia, Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green, Green Lake and 14 more10 hr

Nearby

Blizzard Warnings in Wisconsin, 2026Every blizzard warning in 2026

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.