Blizzard Warning Issued for Central Wisconsin; Up to 22 Inches of Snow and 50 MPH Gusts Forecast

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Blizzard Warning for central Wisconsin. This alert follows a Winter Storm Warning that will be in effect during the initial phase of the storm. The alert is classified with extreme severity and likely certainty.

Affected Areas

The following counties are included in the warning area:

• Wood
• Portage
• Waupaca
• Waushara

Expected Conditions

Residents should prepare for hazardous conditions including:

• Accumulations: Total snow and sleet accumulations between 15 and 22 inches. Ice accumulations between one and two tenths of an inch are also expected.
• Wind: Wind gusts reaching as high as 50 mph.
• Hazards: Heavy snow will mix with or change to sleet and freezing rain at times. The combination of heavy snow and high winds will result in considerable blowing and drifting, creating whiteout conditions.
• Impacts: Travel will become very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause power outages. The Monday morning commute is expected to be significantly impacted.

Timeline

• Winter Storm Warning: Effective from 9:00 PM Saturday, March 14, to 10:00 AM CDT Sunday, March 15.
• Blizzard Warning: Effective from 10:00 AM CDT Sunday, March 15, to 4:00 PM CDT Monday, March 16.

What You Should Do

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you, including items such as tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, a shovel, blankets, extra clothing, water, and a first aid kit. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Residents are encouraged to consider delaying all travel and to drive with extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. Road conditions can be checked by calling 5 1 1.