Winter Storm Warning Issued for Oneida, Vilas, Florence, and Forest Counties Through Wednesday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Green Bay, WI, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for several counties in Northern Wisconsin. The warning is in effect starting at 4:00 PM CDT this afternoon and will remain active until 1:00 PM CDT on Wednesday, March 11.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Vilas County
• Oneida County
• Forest County
• Florence County

According to the National Weather Service, the highest snow totals are expected over Vilas, northern Forest, and Florence counties. The lowest accumulations within the warning area are expected to occur south of Rhinelander and Crandon.

Expected Conditions

Residents should prepare for heavy snow, which may be mixed with freezing rain and sleet during the evening hours.

• Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations are forecast between 5 and 8 inches.
• Ice Accumulation: Freezing rain and sleet may produce a light glaze of ice.
• Impacts: Hazardous conditions will result in slippery and snow-covered roads. These conditions are expected to impact both the Tuesday evening commute and the Wednesday morning commute.

Timeline

• Alert Issued: 1:01 PM CDT, Tuesday, March 10
• Warning Onset: 4:00 PM CDT, Tuesday, March 10
• Warning Expiration: 1:00 PM CDT, Wednesday, March 11

What You Should Do

The National Weather Service advises that if travel is necessary, you should keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions in the state you are calling from, you can dial 5 1 1.