Winter Storm Bringing Blizzard Conditions and Record Snow to Upper Midwest A powerful winter storm is set to unleash blizzard-like conditions, record snowfall, and hazardous travel scenarios across the upper Midwest and Great Lakes, with additional cold air sweeping into the Southeast. The storm, named Winter Storm Iona by The Weather Channel, is expected to deliver intense snowfall, high winds, and freezing temperatures, creating extreme challenges for residents. Snowfall rates are currently between 1 to 3 inches per hour in parts of Wisconsin and Michigan, with over 20 inches already recorded from southern Minnesota to central Wisconsin. In Marinette, Wisconsin, snow accumulation has reached 28 inches. The storm is projected to bring more than a foot of snow to areas spanning southern Minnesota, central and northern Wisconsin, and far northern Lower Michigan. Some locations, including Green Bay, Marquette, and Mackinac Island, could see 1 to 3 feet of snow, with isolated spots in northern Michigan potentially receiving up to 4 feet. This would surpass historical snowfall records for the region. The storm’s impact is expected to intensify through early Monday, with snowfall accompanied by strong winds that could lead to near-impossible travel conditions. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warns that some areas in northeast Wisconsin, eastern Upper Michigan, and extreme northern Lower Michigan may break or approach two-day snowstorm records. Additionally, freezing rain and sleet could affect parts of extreme northern Iowa, southern Minnesota, and Lower Michigan on Sunday, followed by a shift to rain and then snow. Ice accumulations could make roads hazardous.#green_bay #national_oceanic_and_atmospheric_administration #winter_storm_iona #marinette_wisconsin #mackinac_island
Milwaukee Could Face Up to 12 Inches of Snow This Weekend A significant winter storm is expected to impact central and southern Wisconsin this weekend, with forecasts suggesting Milwaukee could receive at least 6 inches of snow, while some areas might see accumulations exceeding a foot, according to the National Weather Service. Meteorologist Michaela Heeren warned that the storm, which follows a brief period of unusually warm weather, could bring one of the most severe snow events of the season. The storm is anticipated to begin around 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, with snowfall continuing through Sunday and tapering off by Monday morning, March 16. Heeren noted that the heaviest snowfall is likely to occur on Sunday, though the exact areas most affected remain uncertain. Central Wisconsin is currently projected to see the largest snow accumulations, potentially reaching up to 12 to 18 inches, depending on the storm’s path. While Green Bay could be hit harder than Milwaukee, the latter might experience more sleet and freezing rain rather than heavy snow. Southeast Wisconsin, including Milwaukee, could still see around 6 inches of snow on the storm’s “back side,” Heeren said. However, if the heaviest snow band directly targets the region, snowfall could reach 12 to 18 inches. She emphasized that the storm’s intensity makes it possible for Milwaukee to face one of the season’s most significant snowfalls. Leading up to the storm, Milwaukee will experience sunny skies and light winds on Thursday, March 12. Light rain is expected to move through the area between Thursday evening and Friday morning, March 13. This rain could transition into brief snow showers on Friday, though less than an inch of accumulation is anticipated.#national_weather_service #michaela_heeren #milwaukee #green_bay #511wi_gov
