Winter Storm Warning Issued for Sawyer and Price Counties: Up to 26 Inches of Snow Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Duluth, MN, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Sawyer and Price Counties. This severe weather alert indicates that hazardous winter conditions are likely and imminent.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Sawyer and Price Counties in Wisconsin. This geographic area includes the Tribal Lands of the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation.

What You Should Do

Authorities advise that travel should be avoided if possible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For real-time Wisconsin road information, residents should call 511 or visit www.511wi.gov.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is the primary hazard, with total accumulations expected to fall between 18 and 26 inches. Winds are forecast to gust as high as 35 mph, which may lead to areas of blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility. These conditions are expected to make travel very difficult to impossible.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 1:00 AM CDT on Sunday, March 15, through 7:00 AM CDT on Monday, March 16. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes.