We Energies is still receiving new reports of outages, so Trouy did not have an estimate on when every customer's power would be restored. Restoration can be time-consuming because forestry crews first must come and remove the tree from the downed power line, Trouy said. The several inches of wet, heavy snow that fell across the region meant that snow-laden tree limbs fell on power lines, Trouy said.

Hundreds of people are working to restore power this morning, and We Energies has called in outside crews to help. last night the utility has restored power to about 70,000 customers, spokeswoman Alison Trouy told the Journal Sentinel. Sophie Carson and Rebecca Loroff 10:45 a.m.: As restoration crews work on downed lines, about 76,000 remain without powerĪbout 75,000 customers remain without power in southeast Wisconsin, according to We Energies. Here are some updated snowfall reports for northeast and central Wisconsin:Īnd here are updated snow totals for southeast Wisconsin: The last of the winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings that were in effect for much of eastern and southern Wisconsin were set to expire at noon. Alison Dirr 11:45 a.m.: Up to 12 inches of snow fell across region Residents who need additional information regarding warming centers and shelters should call 2-1-1. Residents can walk in without an appointment and stay through the night.Īs of 5:25 p.m., the We Energies outage map noted about 26,700 Milwaukee-area residents still without power. The Red Cross will open the shelter, which is available for all residents who do not have power because of the snowstorm. Friday as a warming center for people still without power, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced.

The Clinton & Bernice Rose Senior Center, 3045 N. View Gallery: See aftermath of March snowstorm in Milwaukee area 5:25 p.m.: Clinton & Bernice Rose Senior Center to open for those without power

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