Dane County will likely be hit with heavy snow, freezing rain and strong winds over the next few days, during a long duration winter storm being forecast by the National Weather Service. Everyone in Dane County is encouraged to prepare for the potential hazards this weather system could produce.
“It is important for everyone to take the potential effects of this severe winter weather seriously by planning ahead for the possibility of hazardous travel conditions and power outages,” urged Dane County Executive Melissa Agard. “While there remains some uncertainty about what exactly this weather system will produce, I also want to assure Dane County residents that our staff are taking this seriously and stand ready to respond.”
According to the National Weather Service, southern Wisconsin is under a Winter Storm Watch from Saturday evening through Monday afternoon. The storm is expected to begin Saturday night with a mix of precipitation including snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain. Conditions are forecast to transition to all snow by late Sunday afternoon, with moderate to heavy snowfall possible Sunday evening through Monday morning, combined with strong winds that could reduce visibility and create blowing snow. Forecasts also indicate the potential for gusty winds and periods of hazardous travel, with impacts possibly extending into the Monday morning commute…