Northeastern Wisconsin, including Door and Kewaunee counties, are under a blizzard warning until Saturday morning.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) strongly advises drivers to adjust travel plans due to the current blizzard conditions and reduced or zero visibility at times in the locations under a blizzard warning. Motorists should monitor local forecasts and check 511wi.gov to see real-time video and current road conditions.

• Those traveling in blizzard-warned locations will see the following impacts on roadways, likely through Saturday morning:
• Roadway conditions continue to deteriorate in Northeast Wisconsin, especially in blizzard-warned locations.
• Winds increase: Sustained northeast winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph in blizzard-warned locations.
• Cooler temperatures move in later with light/fluffy snow causing severe blowing and drifting on roadways.
• Visibility 1/4 mile to hundreds of feet to zero at times on blizzard-warned roadways.
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Sustained winds can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles like trucks, which are at risk of losing control or tipping over in windy conditions. Drivers should be aware when traveling near larger vehicles and keep a safe distance.

Conditions may become too challenging for tow companies to assist stranded or disabled vehicles, and local authorities may issue tow bans for roadways in various municipalities and/or counties. Please monitor your local municipality or county emergency management department messages for locations of tow bans. With subzero windchills expected, becoming stranded on the highway could turn dangerous for motorists.

If you must travel during the storm, WisDOT offers the following winter driving tips:

• Clear snow and ice from vehicles before traveling.
• Snow means slow. Allow extra travel time, and following distance, and reduce your speed during winter conditions.
• Be cautious on bridges, overpasses, and entrance and exit ramps.
• Don’t be overconfident in four-wheel or all-wheel-drive vehicles. All vehicles require additional time and distance to stop in adverse conditions.
• Avoid using cruise control in winter conditions.
• Buckle up and put your phone down while driving. Every trip, every time.
• Move over or slow down for stopped emergency vehicles.
• In case of a crash or slide off, stay in the vehicle, turn on the hazards, call 911 and move vehicle(s) out of traffic if possible.

The Door County Highway Department and the Kewaunee County Sheriff's Department provided updates to their social media followers, saying that their focus will be on major thoroughfares first before going to more minor roads. This means that some residents may be snowed in as some roads are impassable due to the 10-20 inches of snow the area has received and the high winds causing drifting.

Many businesses in Door and Kewaunee counties are keeping their stores closed after shutting them down early on Friday due to the storm. Others may run altered schedules as the weather allows. You can check the cancellations page on Door County Daily News for an updated list of canceled/postponed events.