Winter Weather Warnings for 5 Feet of Snow, 65 mph Winds Emerge: Travel is 'Considered Hazardous'

Spring is just days away, but you'd never know it by the winter storm warnings that are embracing a good portion of the United States. Areas of the country, especially in Wisconsin and North Dakota, are bracing for heavy snow and blizzard conditions, and meteorologists are saying that this could be one of the strongest winter blasts before the warmer weather finally kicks in.

The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings for areas of Wisconsin, North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, South Dakota, Wyoming and Montana. In addition, a winter emergency has been declared in Wisconsin by the governor, who has even signed an executive order.

Wisconsin: Up to 3 Feet of Heavy Snow, Blizzard Conditions

Specifically in Wisconsin, meteorologists say to expect snowy, difficult conditions for the morning commute on Monday, March 16, with "pockets of moderate to heavy snow and very strong winds," according to research from the Beloit Daily News.

"Expect blowing and drifting snow, covered roads and low visibility, especially for communities in the Winter Storm Warning," they add. "Snow is expected to be falling everywhere during the morning commute."

According to the National Weather Service, up to three feet of snow is possible and 55 mph to 65 mph wind gusts in areas of the state, with a few isolated areas even getting up to five feet of snow. The weather experts at WISN warn that for Wisconsin, "Some of the snowiest, worst conditions will likely be during Monday morning’s commute, with pockets of moderate to heavy snow and very strong winds. Expect blowing and drifting snow, covered roads and low visibility, especially for communities in the Winter Storm Warning."

WISN adds that "travel is not advised as it is considered dangerous and hazardous. Visibility is drastically reduced across the area due to the strong winds and snow coming down."

Meanwhile, in Minnesota and North Dakota in the counties of Clay, Barne and Cass, and National Weather Service has issued winter storm advisories for "snow and patchy blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Mainly drifting snow is expected, but in areas prone to blowing snow, the snow may be lofted and briefly reduce visibility."

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