Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 2:13AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. The snow will mix with or change over
to sleet or freezing rain at times today. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 13 and 22 inches, with the lowest amounts
toward Wautoma. Ice accumulations between one and two tenths of an
inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will result in considerable
blowing and drifting snow, resulting in blizzard conditions this
afternoon into Monday.
* WHERE...Portage, Waushara, Wood, and Waupaca Counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 10 AM CDT this morning.
For the Blizzard Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 4 PM CDT
Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult to impossible with
whiteout conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and
cause power outages. The Monday morning commute will be severely
impacted.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the
state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
People should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm
kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster
cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take
water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive
in case you become stranded.
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