Ice Storm Warning Issued for Wausau Area

Dangerous conditions expected overnight with hazardous travel, power outages, and tree damage.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:52pm

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A frozen, snow-covered forest landscape in muted tones of gray and white, with bare tree branches reaching up through a heavy, ominous fog, conveying the overwhelming power of the approaching ice storm.An impending ice storm casts a foreboding, atmospheric haze over the Wausau region, foreshadowing the hazardous conditions to come.Wausau Today

The National Weather Service has issued an ice storm warning for north-central Wisconsin, including the Wausau area, from Friday night through early Saturday morning. Forecasters are warning of hazardous travel conditions, possible power outages, and tree damage due to ice accumulations of up to 0.3 inches and wind gusts up to 30 mph.

Why it matters

Ice storms can cause widespread disruption and damage, with the potential for downed power lines, impassable roads, and lengthy power outages that impact homes and businesses. This storm poses a significant threat to public safety and infrastructure in the Wausau region.

The details

The ice storm warning covers Marathon, Menominee, northern Oconto, Shawano and southern Marinette counties. The highest ice accumulations are expected in eastern Marathon County as well as parts of northern Oconto, western Marinette, and northwestern Shawano and Menominee counties. Officials are strongly discouraging unnecessary travel during the warning period due to the hazardous conditions.

  • The ice storm warning is in effect from 9 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday.
  • Conditions are expected to gradually improve after sunrise Saturday as temperatures begin to rise, though lingering slick spots may remain.

The players

National Weather Service

The federal agency responsible for weather forecasting and issuing weather-related warnings and advisories.

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What’s next

Drivers can check current road conditions by calling 511 for the latest updates.

The takeaway

This ice storm poses a serious threat to public safety and infrastructure in the Wausau area, underscoring the importance of emergency preparedness and caution when traveling during hazardous weather conditions.