Blizzard Warning Issued for Kewaunee and Manitowoc Counties; Up to 18 Inches of Snow Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of eastern Wisconsin. This alert follows a Winter Storm Warning and indicates a transition to more severe conditions including high winds and significantly reduced visibility.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the following regions:

• Kewaunee County
• Manitowoc County

Expected Conditions

Residents should prepare for hazardous winter weather including:

• Snow and Sleet Accumulations: Total accumulations are expected to range between 10 and 18 inches. The lowest amounts are anticipated in southern Manitowoc County.
• Ice Accumulation: Between one and two tenths of an inch of ice is possible as snow mixes with or changes to sleet and freezing rain.
• Wind Gusts: Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will result in considerable blowing and drifting snow, creating blizzard conditions.
• Visibility: Whiteout conditions are expected, making travel very difficult to impossible.
• Additional Impacts: Gusty winds may bring down tree branches and cause power outages. The Monday morning commute is expected to be severely impacted.

Timeline

• Winter Storm Warning: In effect until 7:00 PM CDT, Sunday, March 15.
• Blizzard Warning: In effect from 7:00 PM CDT, Sunday, March 15, until 4:00 PM CDT, Monday, March 16.

What You Should Do

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, the following precautions are advised:

• Carry a winter survival kit in your vehicle.
• Keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
• If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle.
• Check the latest road conditions by calling 5 1 1.