Blizzard conditions to hit Green Bay with up to 16 inches of snow

A severe winter storm is impacting the Green Bay area, with a blizzard warning active from the afternoon of March 15 through the afternoon of March 16. Meteorologists predict snowfall totals could reach up to 16 inches, potentially exceeding amounts from the April 2018 snowstorm. The National Weather Service noted unstable air leading to morning thunder and graupel, with snow expected to intensify throughout Sunday.

Winds are forecast to increase significantly, gusting over 45 mph by mid-afternoon Sunday, creating possible whiteout conditions. Temperatures will hover around freezing on Sunday before dropping into the teens on Monday, with wind chills potentially falling into the single digits. Snow is expected to gradually taper off by Monday evening. Governor Tony Evers has declared a state of emergency in response to the storm.