A strong winter storm is expected to affect much of Wisconsin starting Wednesday night lasting through Thursday. The National Weather Service is predicting snowfall reaching almost 12 inches from Grant County northeast to Door County with smaller but significant accumulations elsewhere.
The forecast for Green County calls for heavy snow beginning Wednesday night, with up to 3 inches of accumulation possible, the NWS reports. More snow, up to 5 inches, along with blowing snow is expected during the day Thursday. Chance of snow is 100 percent Wednesday night through Thursday.
Wisconsin Emergency Management advises residents to prepare by getting their vehicles and home ready. It suggests:
• Have an emergency winter weather survival kit in your vehicle. Your kit should include water, snack food such as energy bars or raisins, first aid kit and booster cables. If you have a cell phone, make sure you have a power adapter you can plug into the lighter.
• Check the roads and take your time. You may need to delay or cancel travel plans on Thursday. Call 511 or go to www.511wi.gov for the latest road conditions across Wisconsin. Make sure you plan extra time if you travel. Roads may become icy and snow packed. Also, keep at least a half tank of gas in your vehicle in case of an emergency and let friends and family know where you are traveling to and when you should arrive.
• Get supplies for your home. Make sure your home emergency kit is stocked with food that can be stored and eaten without electricity, in case there is a power outage. Also, make sure you have extra water, flashlights with extra batteries and medications.
The forecast for Green County calls for heavy snow beginning Wednesday night, with up to 3 inches of accumulation possible, the NWS reports. More snow, up to 5 inches, along with blowing snow is expected during the day Thursday. Chance of snow is 100 percent Wednesday night through Thursday.
Wisconsin Emergency Management advises residents to prepare by getting their vehicles and home ready. It suggests:
• Have an emergency winter weather survival kit in your vehicle. Your kit should include water, snack food such as energy bars or raisins, first aid kit and booster cables. If you have a cell phone, make sure you have a power adapter you can plug into the lighter.
• Check the roads and take your time. You may need to delay or cancel travel plans on Thursday. Call 511 or go to www.511wi.gov for the latest road conditions across Wisconsin. Make sure you plan extra time if you travel. Roads may become icy and snow packed. Also, keep at least a half tank of gas in your vehicle in case of an emergency and let friends and family know where you are traveling to and when you should arrive.
• Get supplies for your home. Make sure your home emergency kit is stocked with food that can be stored and eaten without electricity, in case there is a power outage. Also, make sure you have extra water, flashlights with extra batteries and medications.