Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Winter in Wisconsin....


Ya gotta love winter in Wisconsin!!!  This is what the weatherman is predicting for my neck of the woods, I sure hope he is wrong like he usually is!

BLIZZARD WARNING:

Issued at: 7:34 PM CST on December 19, 2012, expires at: 12:00 AM CST on December 21, 2012
  • ...Blizzard Warning remains in effect until midnight CST Thursday night...
  • heavy snow will fall tonight into Thursday afternoon.
  • 14 to 18 inches of snow will fall...with locally higher amounts possible.
  • Winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph will accompany the heavy snowfall...particularly Thursday. Blizzard and whiteout conditions will occur with near zero visibility.
  • Significant blowing and drifting snow will cause 2 to 4 foot snow drifts...especially in open areas and on ridge tops.
  • Travel will become impossible and life threatening if you become stranded. Do not travel late tonight through Thursday morning.
  • Emergency services and rescues are likely to be halted for a period during the height of the storm. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibility are likely. If you get stranded...stay with your vehicle.

They closed school this afternoon already!  The kids are so happy...



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