Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 1:32PM CDT until March 16 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 11:32am
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blizzard conditions expected. Additional
accumulations between 7 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50
mph will result in considerable blowing and drifting snow and
blizzard conditions into Monday. The Monday morning commute will
be severely impacted.
* WHERE...Portage, Waushara, Wood, and Waupaca Counties.
* WHEN...Until 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.
Instruction:
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. 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.
Area Description:
Wood; Portage; Waupaca; Waushara
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI
Sender: