Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued March 15 at 9:56AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 7:56am
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
accumulations between 4 and 7 inches and ice accumulations around
a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Dane, Green, Lafayette, Rock, and Jefferson Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight
of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause
sporadic power outages.
Instruction:
Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Area Description:
Dane; Jefferson; Lafayette; Green; Rock
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Sender: