Full Notification

...SIGNIFICANT ICING MAY IMPACT PARTS OF CENTRAL WISCONSIN... .A west to east band of precipitation is forecast to set up across central Wisconsin Saturday with rain transitioning to freezing rain a cooler air arrives dropping pavement temperatures to freezing or colder Saturday night. Ice accumulations from a glaze to a quarter of an inch or more of ice could occur due to the freezing rain. Light accumulations of snow are also expected.

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of one inch and ice accumulations of a glaze to a quarter of an inch or more possible.

* WHERE...Clark and Taylor Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible.

* AFFECTED AREAS: TAYLOR ... CLARK

Instructions:

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons 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.