Madison (Press Release) -
Overview
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A major winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, strong winds, blowing and
drifting snow and treacherous road conditions across much of Wisconsin.
As of
11 a.m., the National Weather Service (NWS) reports Winter Storm Warnings
remain in effect for much of western and south central Wisconsin and far
southeast Wisconsin. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for parts of the
Milwaukee area. Northeastern Wisconsin is expected to receive light snow.
The State
Emergency Operations Center in Madison was elevated to Level 3 this morning at
8:00 a.m. to monitor the storm and provide any requested assistance. Staff with
Wisconsin Emergency Management, WI National Guard, WI State Patrol and WI
Department of Transportation are in the EOC. As of 11 a.m., there
has been no request for state assistance.
The State
Patrol reports numerous slide offs and accidents across the state. Earlier this
morning, a semi crashed into the Red Cedar River in Dunn County. The truck
driver was killed.
Snow Totals:
As of 11:00 a.m., the NWS reports the following snow totals:
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Centerville (Trempealeau
County) – 6"
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Monticello – 4"
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Jackson County – 4"
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Rock County – 3"
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Jefferson – 2 ½"
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Walworth – 2"
Forecast
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The NWS has increased the expected snowfall total for south central Wisconsin.
Heavy snow will continue throughout the afternoon and early evening. Snow total
estimates are 8-9" in Madison area, 8" in Racine, 7-9" in LaCrosse, 5-7" in Eau
Claire and 2-4" in Milwaukee area. The advisories and warnings are expected to
expire around 8:00 p.m.
Wisconsin
Emergency Management remains engaged with the local officials and the National
Weather Service. The State Emergency Operations Center currently remains at
Level 3, monitoring events.
