A powerful blizzard sweeping across Northeast Wisconsin has prompted officials to urge residents to stay off the roads as dangerous conditions continue to worsen across the region.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Northeast Region is advising motorists to avoid all travel due to life-threatening weather conditions that include heavy snowfall, whiteout visibility, and dangerously high winds.
The advisory impacts 11 counties in Northeast Wisconsin: Brown, Calumet, Door, Fond du Lac, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Oconto, Outagamie, Sheboygan, and Winnebago.
Stay tuned to official sources for updated information on the department’s winter storm response on 511wi.gov.
Tow bans are in effect for all roadways and highways in the following areas at the time of this post,
- Brown County
- Calumet County
- Outagamie County
- Waupaca County
Outagamie County has closed all county government locations and operations on Monday, March 16, 2026, except for essential services. This decision is being made in response to the expectation of continued hazardous travel and weather conditions.
- All non-essential county departments and services will be closed operations on Monday, March 16, 2026.
- Essential services will continue operating to protect life, safety, and critical county functions.
A snow emergency has been declared in Appleton as a major winter storm continues to impact Northeast Wisconsin.
City officials announced a Class III Snow Emergency beginning at 5:00 a.m. Sunday, March 15, which will remain in effect until further notice.
During the emergency, parking is prohibited on all city streets to allow snowplows and emergency vehicles to operate safely. Vehicles left on streets may be ticketed or towed.
Residents are also urged to avoid unnecessary travel, keep snow from sidewalks and driveways out of the street, and watch for plows and emergency crews working throughout the city.
The storm is also impacting sanitation services. Because the county landfill is closed, garbage collection scheduled for Monday, March 16 will not occur. Pickup will shift one day later for the rest of the week.
Residents are asked to keep garbage and recycling carts out of the street so crews can continue clearing roads.
Updates are available through the City of Appleton website and social media pages. More information about snow emergencies can be found at appletonwi.gov/snow-emergencies.
Officials in Green Bay have extended the city’s Snow Emergency through 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, as crews continue clearing streets following the weekend’s historic winter storm.
The City of Green Bay Department of Public Works says every city street has been plowed at least once, but strong winds are blowing snow back onto roads, creating dangerous travel conditions.
Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel, as stalled vehicles can block plows and slow snow removal efforts. Snow Emergency parking restrictions remain in effect, and vehicles left on designated routes may be ticketed or towed.
Officials say crews will continue working extended shifts, and some roads could remain difficult to travel through Tuesday. Updates are available through the City of Green Bay.
Kimberly Declares Class III Snow Emergency
Due to the predicted storm potential, a Class III Snow Emergency has been declared in the Village beginning at 7pm on Saturday, March 14, 2026, and ending at 4pm on Monday, March 16, 2026.
This means no vehicle or equipment will be allowed to park on any Village street or alley at any time.
What this means for residents and visitors:
- Vehicles and equipment must be removed from all roads, alleys and public parking areas.
- Use caution outside.
- Be respectful of all snowplow operators and emergency response operators as we navigate through the clean-up of the storm.
- Stay home when possible.
City of Menasha declares Snow Emergency
- Snow emergency routes in the City of Menasha will be maintained throughout the storm as in accordance to our snow removal policy which is posted on the City of Menasha.
- City of Menasha Police Department lobby will be closed Monday March 16th
- Menasha City Hall will also be closed
City of Neenah declares Snow Emergency
- During a Snow Emergency, parking is prohibited on all city streets to allow crews to clear snow and keep routes open for emergency vehicles.
- Neenah City Hall will be closed Monday, March 16, 2026.
- There will be no garbage or recycling collection on Monday, March 16. Garbage and recycling will be delayed one day – so Monday’s routes will be collected on Tuesday, Tuesday routes on Wednesday, and so forth.
