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Historic Snowstorm Dumps Over 20 Inches in Wisconsin

3/17/2026

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A significant snowstorm hit north central Wisconsin on March 14–15, 2026, breaking the daily snowfall record.
By 4:45 PM on March 15, totals exceeded 20 inches, with Wausau at 19.3 inches.
Central Wisconsin totals ranged from 3 to 19 inches, surpassing the 15.7-inch record set on February 12, 2019.
The storm is expected to continue through March 16, prompting a Blizzard Warning and travel warnings due to hazardous roads.

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Story summary

A significant snowstorm hit north central Wisconsin on March 14–15, 2026, breaking the daily snowfall record.
By 4:45 PM on March 15, totals exceeded 20 inches, with Wausau at 19.3 inches.
Central Wisconsin totals ranged from 3 to 19 inches, surpassing the 15.7-inch record set on February 12, 2019.
The storm is expected to continue through March 16, prompting a Blizzard Warning and travel warnings due to hazardous roads.