Madison, WI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and some mixed precipitation expected. Total
snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches and ice accumulations
around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 MPH leading to
blowing and drifting snow. Near blizzard conditions are possible
later Sunday night into early Monday morning.

* WHERE...Dane, Green, Lafayette, Rock, and Jefferson Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight
of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause
sporadic power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

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