Winter Storm Watch until 06:00AM Saturday
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches possible through Thursday with additional accumulations through Friday night likely. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest and west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commutes starting Thursday morning. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...If you have travel plans ahead of the Christmas weekend, consider altering or delaying them if possible.
* AFFECTED AREAS: TAYLOR ... CLARK ... BUFFALO ... TREMPEALEAU ... JACKSON ... LA CROSSE ... MONROE ... JUNEAU ... ADAMS ... VERNON ... CRAWFORD ... RICHLAND ... GRANT
Instructions:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Address/Location
Jackson County WI Emergency Management
30 N 3rd St
Black River Falls, WI 54615
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 715-284-0263
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Watch