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Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 6:30 AM Apr. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 4 inches except between 3 and 5 inches for northern Bayfield County 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 northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the Bad River Reservation and the Red Cliff 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 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 6:30 AM Apr. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 4 inches except between 3 and 5 inches for northern Bayfield County 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 northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the Bad River Reservation and the Red Cliff 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 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:23 AM Apr. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 1 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...Duluth MN to Port Wing WI, Port Wing to Sand Island WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon CDT today. For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 1 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 6:23 AM Apr. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 1 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...Duluth MN to Port Wing WI, Port Wing to Sand Island WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon CDT today. For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 1 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
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