The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is urging motorists to stay off the roads across much of northeast Wisconsin as life-threatening blizzard conditions move through the region.
Transportation officials issued a “Do Not Travel” advisory for nine counties: Brown, Calumet, Door, Fond du Lac, Kewaunee, Marinette, Oconto, Outagamie and Winnebago. The agency’s Northeast Region includes 11 counties; conditions in Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties remain hazardous but have not yet reached the same critical level.
Officials say heavy snowfall, whiteout visibility and high winds are rapidly worsening travel conditions on highways, rural roads and secondary routes. Authorities warn that travel may become impossible, increasing the risk of stranded vehicles and delaying emergency response.
The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for the region through Monday.
In Door County, Door County Medical Center announced its clinics and direct care services will be closed Monday because of the storm. Hospital officials said the facility’s Emergency Department will remain open 24 hours a day for urgent medical needs.
Motorists are encouraged to stay home and monitor road conditions through the state’s 511 system for updates.
