Weather Alert in Wisconsin
Special Weather Statement issued February 18 at 7:53AM CST by NWS Green Bay WI
AREAS AFFECTED: Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Northern Marinette County; Northern Oconto County
DESCRIPTION: A mix of moderate to heavy snow and sleet was occurring across far northern Wisconsin this morning, and will persist near the the Upper Michigan border until around 10 am. The heaviest snow will occur over Vilas, northern Forest, Florence and northern Marinette counties, where accumulations of 1 to 2 inches an hour are possible. On the southern periphery of the heavy snow area, a mix of moderate snow and sleet is expected. Snow and ice covered roads and reduced visibilities will result in hazardous travel conditions until around 10 am. The heaviest snow accumulations; perhaps as high as 6 inches, are expected across Vilas, northern Forest and Florence counties. The heavy concrete nature of the snow will result in tree damage and sporadic power outages. Motorists should use extreme caution, as visibilities will be reduced to less than 1/4 mile at times, and roads will be snow or ice covered and hazardous.
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Hail is a form of precipitation which is recognized by large solid balls or
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As the hailstones remain in the updraft, ice is deposited onto them until their
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