Winter Storm Warning Issued for Waukesha and Walworth Counties Through Monday Afternoon

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of southeast Wisconsin. The alert is currently in effect and covers a period of significant winter weather including heavy mixed precipitation.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following regions:

• Walworth County
• Waukesha County

Expected Conditions

Residents should prepare for hazardous winter conditions including:

• Accumulations: Additional snow and sleet totals between 4 and 6 inches are expected. Ice accumulations are forecast to reach between one-tenth and one-quarter of an inch.
• Wind: Wind gusts as high as 45 mph will cause significant blowing and drifting of snow tonight into Monday.
• Visibility: Falling and blowing snow may reduce visibility to below one-quarter mile.
• Impacts: Roads, bridges, and overpasses are likely to become slick and hazardous. The combination of wind and the weight of snow and ice on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.

What You Should Do

The National Weather Service urges residents 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 prevent frostbite or hypothermia.

Travel should be delayed if possible. Motorists who must travel are advised to use extreme caution and prepare for dangerous road conditions.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 4:00 PM CDT on Monday, March 16.