Schofield, WI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...SNOW CONTINUES TO SPREAD NORTHWARD ACROSS THE AREA THIS
MORNING..

Light snow continues to expand northward across central into
northeast Wisconsin. Snow continues this evening, before
gradually tapering off later tonight. The snow may become heavy at
times this afternoon and evening, with visibility's at times down
to a quarter to half mile at times. If you live along Lake
Michigan, there could be a period of heavy snow late this morning
as heavier bands of snow move onshore. Total storm accumulations
of 6 to 12 inches are expected in the Winter Storm Warning area,
with the highest totals across east- central Wisconsin near Lake
Michigan.

If you have holiday travel plans through tonight, slow down and
allow extra time to reach your destination. Use your low beam
headlights if you encounter heavier bands of snow.

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
12 inches. Locally higher amounts will be possible near the Lake
Michigan shoreline, particularly over Kewaunee and Manitowoc
counties.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and northeast Wisconsin.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times. The heaviest
snow is anticipated to fall this afternoon and evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Holiday travelers and hunters should be
prepared for snow covered roads and low visibilities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions
for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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