Winter Storm Elsa to bring major snow accumulations this weekend

(WLUK) — Blizzard Elsa has moved into the area and will last through Monday afternoon.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 4 PM Sunday, and then a Blizzard Warning is in effect until 4PM Monday.

Heavy snow combined with strong winds will lead to major accumulations, significant blowing and drifting snow. The heaviest snow accumulations will exceed 24 inches.

The heaviest snow area at this time looks to be from Green Bay northward. Some locations in northern Door and West of the Bay may accumulate 30 inches of snow between now and Monday afternoon.

A Wintry Mix is expected for the southern parts of the area Sunday morning and that will limit snowfall totals. 12 to 18 inches is expected for Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, and Manitowoc. 6-12 inches looks likely around Sheboygan.

Everyone north of Oshkosh should expect at least 18 inches.

Winds could gust up to 50 mph Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon leading to widespread drifts and near zero visibility.

Blizzard conditions are expected for much of the area late Sunday through early Monday. Power outages are possible.

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This will be an extremely disruptive and dangerous storm. Travel will be practically impossible. The FOX 11 YouTube channel will have live updates on the storm each night around 7 PM and it will be linked to the FOX 11 Facebook page.

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