Blizzard Warning Now Issued For 4 Counties In Wisconsin

The first big winter storm for this season is hitting portions of Minnesota and Wisconsin just before the Thanksgiving holiday, which is horrible timing for those hoping to travel right now.

On Monday, the National Weather Service issued a series of Winter Storm Watches to prepare people in the areas of impact for what was to come. By Tuesday evening, many areas were officially issued Winter Storm Warnings.

Now, as the storm begins to make an impact, the National Weather Service has upgraded the Winter Storm Warnings in 4 Wisconsin counties into Blizzard Warnings, with up to 30 inches of snow now possible in one area, along with powerful winds.

For everyone under a Blizzard Warning, the NWS says that travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

Remember, updated road conditions can be found by calling 511. They are also available at 511wi.gov in Wisconsin.

Blizzard Warning #1

This includes to cities of Superior, Washburn, and Bayfield.

• What: Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches except between 12 and 16 inches for northern Bayfield County. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
• Where: Bayfield and Douglas Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band. Other locations include the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
• When: From 6 PM Tuesday to midnight CST Wednesday Night.
• Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
• Additional Details: A corridor of locally higher snowfall amounts
  is possible somewhere in the warned area. Areas near Lake Superior, including the city of Superior, will receive less snow and may not see blizzard conditions. Blustery winds gusting up to 40 mph may result in areas of blowing and drifting snow.

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Blizzard Warning #2

This includes the cities of Ashland and Hurley.

• What: Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 26 inches except between 13 and 25 inches for northern and east-central Ashland County and between 18 and 30 inches for northern Iron County. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
• Where: Ashland and Iron Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bad River Reservation and the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band. Other locations, including Madeline Island.
• When: From 6 PM Tuesday to 6 AM CST Thursday.
• Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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