Winter Storm Warning Issued for Sauk, Iowa, and Lafayette Counties Through Friday Noon

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a Winter Storm Warning for several counties in southern Wisconsin. The warning is officially effective starting at midnight tonight and remains in place until 12:00 PM CST on Friday, February 20.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this alert includes the following Wisconsin counties:

• Sauk
• Iowa
• Lafayette

What You Should Do

Authorities advise that if you must travel, you should keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents can obtain the latest road conditions for the state by calling 5 1 1. Preparation is encouraged as travel could become very difficult.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is expected throughout the warning period. Total snow accumulations are forecast to be between 4 and 8 inches, with the highest totals likely occurring toward the northwest portions of the affected counties. In addition to the snowfall, wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are anticipated.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning begins at midnight tonight and is scheduled to expire at noon CST on Friday. The hazardous conditions resulting from the snow and wind will likely impact the Friday morning commute.