Winter Storm Watch Issued for Illinois and Wisconsin
Winter Storm Watch Issued for Illinois and Wisconsin
US · Published Mar 15, 2026
Winter storm watch in effect for parts of Illinois and Wisconsin, with significant snowfall expected.
Southern Wisconsin could see 5-9 inches of snow; Illinois' Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, and Lee counties also under watch.
Gusty winds may cause blowing and drifting snow, impacting visibility and road conditions; residents advised to monitor weather updates.
Significant snowfall and dangerous conditions are expected
A winter storm watch has been issued for parts of Illinois and Wisconsin, predicting substantial snowfall and potentially dangerous conditions. The National Weather Service has declared that the watch will begin on Sunday afternoon for southern Wisconsin, including Kenosha County, and remain in effect until Monday night. Initial snowfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected on Saturday night, followed by rain on Sunday morning, which will transition back to snow by Monday night.
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