Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northeast Wisconsin: Up to 24 Inches of Snow Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Northeast Wisconsin. The alert is in response to a significant weather system expected to bring heavy snowfall and high winds to the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following counties and regions in Wisconsin:

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

Expected Conditions

Residents should prepare for heavy snow with total accumulations ranging between 14 and 24 inches. Localized areas may see even higher amounts. Additionally, wind gusts are expected to reach as high as 45 mph. These conditions may result in near-blizzard and whiteout conditions, particularly from later Sunday into Monday. Potential impacts include downed tree branches and power outages.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 1:00 AM CDT on Sunday, March 15, through 4:00 PM CDT on Monday, March 16. The Monday morning commute is expected to be significantly impacted.

What You Should Do

The NWS advises that travel could become difficult to impossible. Residents should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, motorists are urged to use extreme caution and keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in their vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.