Winter Storm Warning Issued for Door County; Heavy Snow and High Winds Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Door County, effective immediately. This alert is in response to heavy wet snow and high winds impacting the region. Additionally, a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the same area to follow the current warning period.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers Door County, Wisconsin. Within this region, the highest snow accumulations are expected across the northern Door Peninsula and Washington Island.

Expected Conditions

Current Warning (through Friday afternoon):

• Snowfall: Additional accumulations between 4 and 7 inches of heavy wet snow.
• Wind: Gusts reaching as high as 45 mph.
• Visibility: Patchy blowing and drifting snow may significantly reduce visibility, impacting the morning commute.

Upcoming Watch (Saturday evening through Monday afternoon):

• Snowfall: Total accumulations between 12 and 18 inches, with localized totals potentially exceeding 24 inches.
• Wind: Gusts up to 45 mph.
• Hazards: Potential for whiteout and near-blizzard conditions, which may make travel treacherous or impossible.

Timeline

The current Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 1:00 PM CDT this afternoon, March 13. A subsequent Winter Storm Watch is scheduled to begin Saturday evening and continue through Monday afternoon.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised to slow down and use extreme caution. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact the morning commute. Gusty winds and the weight of snow on tree limbs may bring down power lines and cause sporadic power outages.

• Travel Safety: Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. Check the latest road conditions by calling 5 1 1.
• Preparation: Consider delaying all travel during the watch period from Saturday night through Monday.
• Monitoring: Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on the evolving weather situation.