Winter Storm Warning Issued For Area

The National Weather Service in southeast Wisconsin has issued a winter storm warning for the Fond du Lac County area, to take effect Thursday at 9 AM through 6 AM Saturday.

Snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Steady snow will begin by later this evening and continue through the night.

Winds will be on the lighter side overnight, but will quickly ramp up on Thursday behind a cold front with gusts of 40 to 50 mph Thursday night and Friday.

Wind chills will plummet on Thursday, dropping to 25 to 35 below zero for late Thursday afternoon through Friday night.

Travel could be very difficult, especially once the winds pick up. The strong winds could produce near blizzard conditions at times. 

Commutes will likely be impacted Thursday morning through Friday evening. 

Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as   10 minutes.