Travel is not advised in the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s North Central Region as all highways are completely covered with snow or impassable, and more snow is expected throughout the day.
- Northeast Region (11 counties: Brown, Calumet, Door, Fond du Lac, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Oconto, Outagamie, Sheboygan, and Winnebago)
- Life-threatening conditions persist, with ‘do not travel’ advisories in effect for nine counties: Brown, Calumet, Door, Fond du Lac, Kewaunee, Marinette, Oconto, Outagamie, and Winnebago. Conditions remain hazardous in Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties.
- Major highways, rural roads, and secondary routes are affected, with potential for zero visibility, stranded vehicles, and delayed emergency response.
- North Central Region (18 counties: Adams, Florence, Forest, Green Lake, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marquette, Menominee, Oneida, Portage, Price, Shawano, Vilas, Waupaca, Waushara, and Wood)
- All highways are completely covered with snow or impassable, with more snow expected. Travel is restricted to emergencies only. Blowing snow causes drifting and reduced visibility; drivers of high-profile vehicles face heightened risks.
- Northwest Region (20 counties: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, and Washburn)
- Highways are partially or completely covered with snow or impassable, with more snow forecast. Drivers are urged to avoid east- and westbound I-94 in Jackson County due to lane restrictions caused by the storm. Heavy snow, winds, and poor visibility are overwhelming snowplow efforts.
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only.
If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.
Drivers should plan ahead and visit 511wi.gov or use the 511 Wisconsin app to monitor winter road conditions and view live videos from traffic cameras along their route.
The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning that includes all 15 counties in WisDOT’s North Central Region extending into Monday.
Depending on location, travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could result in drifting across roadways and reduced visibility. Sustained winds can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like trucks, which are at risk of losing control or tipping over in windy conditions.
Drivers should be aware when traveling near larger vehicles and keep a safe distance.
