Green Bay, Wisconsin – Drivers across northeast and central Wisconsin could encounter sudden whiteouts within minutes as a powerful blizzard drops more than a foot of snow while wind gusts near 50 mph slam the region through Monday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Green Bay, a Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 4 p.m. Monday for a large portion of the state including Brown, Outagamie, Winnebago, Marathon, Door, Manitowoc, and Oneida counties. Heavy snow will continue at times with intense bursts reaching 2 to 4 inches per hour before gradually tapering Monday.
Communities including Green Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh, Stevens Point, Wausau, Manitowoc, and Sturgeon Bay are expected to see some of the most dangerous conditions as strong winds whip falling snow into widespread blowing and drifting.
Major routes such as Interstate 41 through the Fox Valley, U.S. Highway 10 near Stevens Point, and Highway 42 along the Door Peninsula may become nearly impassable overnight and into the Monday morning commute.
Door County could see some of the strongest winds along Lake Michigan, with gusts up to 55 mph increasing the risk of power outages and tree damage while creating severe drifting snow along exposed highways.
Officials urge residents to delay travel unless absolutely necessary. Anyone who must drive should carry blankets, food, water, and emergency supplies in case they become stranded.
Blizzard conditions are expected to persist into Monday afternoon before winds gradually weaken later in the day, though drifting snow may continue to impact travel across northeast Wisconsin.
