LANCASTER, Wis. — If your car goes off the road in Grant County in the next day or two, you may have to be prepared to leave it behind.
As the winter storm moves into Wisconsin, authorities in Grant County have instituted a tow ban until road conditions improve enough to remove vehicles. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office says the ban is effective starting at 9 a.m. Thursday and will continue until the roads are deemed safe to remove vehicles.
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Officials expect conditions to deteriorate quickly over the next 48 hours, making it difficult — and even dangerous — for tow trucks and first responders to remove vehicles that may slide off the road. The Sheriff’s Office says if a disabled vehicle isn’t considered a hazard to plows or other traffic, it will be left there until conditions get better.
Iowa County also has a tow ban in place, issuing their guidance effective 10 p.m. on Wednesday night until roadways are deemed safe.
If you have to travel, officials encourage you to plan ahead and pack extra supplies in case you find yourself stranded on the side of the road.
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