Full Notification

...HEAVY SNOW AND STRONG WINDS EXPECTED LATER TODAY INTO WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches, with higher amounts to 14 inches possible in far northeast Wisconsin. Lesser accumulations possible near the lakeshore in Kewaunee and Manitowoc counties. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph, causing areas of blowing and drifting snow tonight into Wednesday.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and northeast Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected to occur this evening, when snowfall rates of an inch an hour or greater will impact much of east central and far northeast Wisconsin.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN MARINETTE COUNTY ... MENOMINEE ... NORTHERN OCONTO COUNTY ... DOOR ... SHAWANO ... WAUPACA ... OUTAGAMIE ... BROWN ... KEWAUNEE ... WAUSHARA ... WINNEBAGO ... CALUMET ... MANITOWOC ... SOUTHERN MARINETTE COUNTY ... SOUTHERN OCONTO COUNTY

Instructions:

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.