Blizzard Warning Issued for Northeast Wisconsin: Up to 30 Inches of Snow Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of northeast Wisconsin. This alert follows an initial Winter Storm Warning as conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly due to high winds and heavy snowfall.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions in Wisconsin:

• Vilas County
• Oneida County
• Forest County
• Florence County
• Northern Marinette County
• Northern Oconto County
• Southern Marinette County

Expected Conditions

Residents should prepare for extreme winter weather, including:

• Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 20 and 30 inches, with locally higher amounts possible.
• Wind Speeds: Gusts as high as 50 mph.
• Hazards: Considerable blowing and drifting snow will create blizzard conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to near zero at times. Gusty winds may also bring down tree branches.

Timeline

• Winter Storm Warning: In effect from 11:00 PM Saturday to 10:00 AM CDT Sunday.
• Blizzard Warning: In effect from 10:00 AM Sunday to 4:00 PM CDT Monday.
• Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions are expected to severely impact the Monday morning commute.

What You Should Do

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency and carry a winter survival kit. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.