Winter Storm Warning 12/18/2024 18:10 for Wisconsin areas

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued December 18 at 8:10PM CST until December 20 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Green Bay WI
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 18, 2024 - 6:10pm
Expires: 
December 19, 2024 - 2:15am
Description: 
A clipper type system will bring the first widespread accumulating snow to the region from Thursday morning through early Friday morning. A band of 5 to 8 inches is expected from central to northeast Wisconsin during this time frame. Higher amounts of 7 to 10 inches are forecast near Lake Michigan where lake enhancement is expected. Lesser snowfall will occur over north-central Wisconsin. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. * WHERE...Marathon, Portage, Waushara, and Wood Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 3 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Marathon; Wood; Portage; Waushara
Forcast Office: 
NWS Green Bay WI