County Executive David Crowley Declares ‘Snow Emergency’ for Monday, March 16, 2026

MILWAUKEE –In consultation with the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), County Executive David Crowley has declared a snow emergency for Monday, March 16, 2026.

The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for all of Southeast Wisconsin until 4:00 PM on Monday, March 16. Milwaukee Conty is expected to see significant snow accumulation and high winds during this time. These strong winds coupled with snow overnight into Monday will create dangerous whiteout conditions and make travel extremely hazardous.

Milwaukee County’s Administrative Manual of Operating Procedures states that during a snow emergency, all non-essential departments will be closed for the safety of County employees and the public. Therefore, several County facilities will be closed on Monday, March 16, including the Milwaukee County Courthouse, Vel R. Phillips Youth & Family Justice Center, Milwaukee County Zoo, and the Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Center (with the exception of the Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Teams). Certain departments and positions defined as “essential” will continue performing duties during the snow emergency.  

Unsheltered residents are encouraged to call 2-1-1 to learn more about accessing nearby warming centers, as well as request housing services through a coordinated intake process.