Winter Storm Warning until 01:00PM Saturday
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches are expected for far northeastern Wisconsin near the Upper Peninsula border. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches are expected for central Wisconsin. A light glaze of ice is possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Marathon, Portage, Wood, Menominee, Northern Marinette County, Northern Oconto County, Shawano, Southern Marinette County, and Southern Oconto County Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN MARINETTE COUNTY ... MENOMINEE ... NORTHERN OCONTO COUNTY ... MARATHON ... SHAWANO ... WOOD ... PORTAGE ... SOUTHERN MARINETTE COUNTY ... SOUTHERN OCONTO COUNTY
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.
Address/Location
Shawano County Sheriff's Office
405 N Main St
Shawano, WI 54166
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 715-526-3111
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