Winter Storm Warning Issued for South-Central Wisconsin; Up to 10 Inches of Snow Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a Winter Storm Warning for south-central Wisconsin. This warning follows a Winter Weather Advisory currently in effect for the region. The alert is classified as a severe weather event with a high level of certainty.

Affected Areas

The following counties in Wisconsin are under the alert:

• Marquette
• Green Lake
• Fond du Lac
• Sauk
• Columbia

Expected Conditions

Conditions will evolve in two phases as the storm progresses:

During the Winter Weather Advisory:

• Mixed precipitation with additional snow and sleet accumulations up to two inches.
• Ice accumulations up to two-tenths of an inch.
• Wind gusts reaching as high as 40 MPH.

During the Winter Storm Warning:

• Heavy snow and mixed precipitation.
• Total snow accumulations between 7 and 10 inches.
• Ice accumulations resulting in a light glaze.
• Wind gusts as high as 50 MPH, leading to significant blowing and drifting snow.
• Near blizzard conditions are possible late Sunday night into early Monday morning.

Timeline

• Winter Weather Advisory: Remains in effect until 4:00 PM CDT, Sunday, March 15.
• Winter Storm Warning: Effective from 4:00 PM CDT, Sunday, March 15, until 4:00 PM CDT, Monday, March 16.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in multiple layers of clothing to maintain body heat and cover exposed skin to reduce the risk of frostbite or hypothermia.

Travel should be delayed if possible. Motorists who must travel should use extreme caution as roads, bridges, and overpasses will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibility may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow, which will significantly impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Additionally, strong winds and the weight of snow may down tree branches and power lines, causing sporadic power outages. For the latest road conditions, residents can call 5-1-1.