Winter Storm Warning until 06:00AM Saturday
* WHAT...For the first Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. For the second Winter Storm Warning, blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Pierce, Dunn, Pepin, Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties.
* WHEN...For the first Winter Storm Warning, until 6 AM CST Thursday. For the second Winter Storm Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 6 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This could be a life-threatening situation if you get stranded traveling late this week. Consider adjusting any travel plans now.
* AFFECTED AREAS: PIERCE ... DUNN ... PEPIN ... CHIPPEWA ... EAU CLAIRE
Instructions:
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. Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.
Address/Location
Pepin County Sheriff's Office
740 7th Ave W
Durand, WI 54736
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 715-672-5944
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP PEPINCTY followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Warning