Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued December 19 at 9:48AM CST until December 20 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 19, 2024 - 7:48am
Expires:
December 19, 2024 - 4:15pm
Description:
...WIDESPREAD ACCUMULATING SNOW THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
.A clipper type system will bring the first widespread accumulating
snow to the region through early Friday morning. A swath of 5 to 8
inches is expected from central to northeast Wisconsin. Higher
amounts of 7 to 10 inches are forecast near Lake Michigan where lake
enhancement is expected. Locally higher amounts up to a foot could
occur where lake enhancement is most persistent. Lesser snowfall
amounts will occur over north-central Wisconsin.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
9 inches.
* WHERE...Marathon, Portage, Waushara, and Wood Counties.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
will impact the evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected over southern
portions of Wood and Portage counties extending into Waushara
County.
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