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Madison (Press Release) - The Statewide Traffic Operations Center and WisDOT reminds motorists in
Wisconsin to plan for hazardous road conditions statewide as the winter storm
approaches, and advises that severe weather conditions may inhibit the ability
to reach stranded motorists during periods of the storm.
The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings and advisories
for much of Wisconsin from Monday night through Tuesday night.
Snow fall is expected to occur throughout Tuesday with totals of 6 to 12
inches predicted across most of western and southern Wisconsin, along with
blowing and drifting snow. As snow falls, travel on area freeways and roadways
will become increasingly hazardous. Motorists may want to cancel or delay travel
plans on Tuesday.
Motorists are advised that visibility and varying road conditions will be
challenging throughout the day, and that the maximum legal speed limit is in
place for good or ideal conditions. Motorists are advised to reduce speed when
road conditions are hazardous and there is reduced visibility. The Wisconsin
Department of Transportation (WisDOT), including the Wisconsin State Patrol,
will closely monitor road conditions as the storm moves into the various
regions.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation advises that travelers check
winter road conditions before leaving home by calling 5-1-1 or visiting Wisconsin 511 online.
If you must drive during the storm please be prepared:
- Plan ahead and allow plenty of extra time for travel.
- Drive at a safe and legal speed for conditions (The 55 or 65 mph speed limit
is a maximum speed for times when conditions are good/ideal, not for when roads
are slippery and visibility is reduced.)
- Drive alert and sober.
- Do not use cruise control in wintry conditions.
- Always wear seatbelts.
- Keep a charged cell phone handy. Keep both hands on the wheel while driving.
- Keep at least a half a tank of gas in your vehicle.
- Make sure friends and family members know your travel plans and when you
should arrive.
Additional winter driving tips can be found on the WisDOT web site.
