MADISON, Wis. — With a winter storm headed Wisconsin’s way, and some parts of the state potentially receiving record-breaking snowfall, Gov. Tony Evers on Saturday declared a state of emergency.

The declaration allows the state government to mobilize resources more quickly to areas that may need them. Some portions of northeast Wisconsin were placed under a blizzard warning on Saturday and snow totals of up to two feet in those areas of the state are a possibility.

“As we prepare for significant snowfall that could impact much of our state, we’re urging Wisconsinites to be careful and plan ahead,” Evers said. “The state will continue our work to prepare and stands ready to assist and support folks and local partners across our state.” 

The snow is expected to stay around through Monday. For Madison, snow totals are expected to be significant but far more manageable than what our neighbors in the northern part of the state will see.

The First Warn Weather Team forecasts anywhere from 4-8 inches for Dane County, with areas near the Wisconsin Dells seeing up to a foot of snow.

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