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

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of Northeast Wisconsin. This follows a Winter Storm Warning that remains in effect until Sunday morning. The Blizzard Warning is officially effective from 10:00 AM CDT Sunday, March 15, through 4:00 PM CDT Monday, March 16.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions and counties:

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

What You Should Do

Officials advise that people should consider delaying all travel. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, use extreme caution and ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest state road conditions, residents can call 511.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is expected throughout the warning period, with total snow accumulations forecast between 20 and 30 inches. Winds are expected to gust as high as 45 mph, resulting in considerable blowing and drifting snow. These conditions will create whiteout visibility, making travel very difficult to impossible. Additionally, the gusty winds may bring down tree branches and cause power outages.

Timeline

• Winter Storm Warning: Remains in effect until 10:00 AM CDT Sunday, March 15.
• Blizzard Warning: Effective from 10:00 AM CDT Sunday, March 15, until 4:00 PM CDT Monday, March 16.
• Commute Impact: The Monday morning commute is expected to be severely impacted by the ongoing blizzard conditions.