* WHAT...Heavy sleet and freezing rain possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 1 to 2 inches and ice accumulations between 1/4 and 1/2 inch possible.
* WHERE...Marathon, Langlade, Lincoln, Menominee, Northern Oconto County, Shawano, Southern Marinette County, and Southern Oconto counties.
* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause tree damage and power outages. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the Thursday morning commute.
* AFFECTED AREAS: LINCOLN ... LANGLADE ... MENOMINEE ... NORTHERN OCONTO COUNTY ... MARATHON ... SHAWANO ... SOUTHERN MARINETTE COUNTY ... SOUTHERN OCONTO COUNTY
Instructions:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 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.
