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12-21-22 winter storm warning

todayDecember 21, 2022

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY…
* WHAT…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.
* WHERE...Fond du Lac and Dodge Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 6 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS…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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.  The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
 




							

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