Winter Storm and Blizzard Warning Issued for East-Central Wisconsin Through Monday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Green Bay, WI, has issued a Winter Storm Warning followed by a Blizzard Warning for East-Central Wisconsin. The Winter Storm Warning is currently in effect, while a Blizzard Warning will take over on Sunday afternoon as conditions deteriorate.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following counties in Wisconsin:

• Outagamie
• Brown
• Winnebago
• Calumet

Specific areas mentioned include Oshkosh and Chilton, which are expected to see the lower end of the projected accumulation totals.

Expected Conditions

• Snow and Sleet Accumulation: Total accumulations between 12 and 20 inches are expected.
• Ice Accumulation: One to two-tenths of an inch of ice is possible as snow mixes with sleet, freezing rain, and rain at times.
• Wind Speeds: Gusts as high as 50 mph are forecast.
• Hazardous Conditions: The combination of heavy snow and high winds will result in considerable blowing and drifting snow, leading to blizzard conditions and whiteouts.
• Impacts: Travel could become impossible. Gusty winds may down tree branches and cause power outages. The Monday morning commute is expected to be severely impacted.

Timeline

• Winter Storm Warning: Effective until 4:00 PM CDT Sunday, March 15.
• Blizzard Warning: Effective from 4:00 PM 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, keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle, including a flashlight, food, and water. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. Residents can obtain the latest road conditions by calling 5 1 1.