Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued March 13 at 10:07AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 8:07am
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow
accumulations up to an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For
the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. For the Winter Storm
Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 12 and
18 inches possible. Locally higher amounts up to 24 inches
possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, Forest,
Menominee, Northern Marinette County, Northern Oconto County, and
Southern Marinette counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.
For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Monday
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...For the Winter Storm Warning, travel could be very
difficult. Areas of blowing and drifting snow could significantly
reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday
morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. For
the Winter Storm Watch, the strong winds and weight of snow on tree
limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.
Whiteout and near blizzard conditions are possible and may make
travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could
be very difficult to impossible.
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.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
People should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Area Description:
Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Northern Marinette County; Lincoln; Langlade; Menominee; Northern Oconto County; Southern Marinette County
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI