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Pierce County, WI
Wednesday December 18th, 2024 :: 01:17 p.m. CST

Alert

Winter Storm Warning until 03:00AM Friday

A winter storm is forecast to bring widespread accumulating snow to the region Wednesday night through Thursday. A band of 4-7 inches of snow is expected to fall from western Minnesota to central Minnesota into west-central Wisconsin. Lesser snowfall amounts will occur to the south and west of the band. Strong winds will also cause blowing snow and potentially reduced visibilities, especially across western and southwestern Minnesota.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches.

* WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 3 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

* AFFECTED AREAS: POLK ... BARRON ... RUSK ... ST. CROIX ... 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. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

Address/Location
Pierce County, WI
P.O. Box 805
Ellsworth, WI 54011

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 715-273-6751

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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

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