Blizzard Conditions Could Make Travel In WI Difficult Before Holiday

WISCONSIN — A winter storm could bring blizzard conditions across much of Wisconsin by the end of the week, with forecasters at the National Weather Service warning that travel could become very difficult or impossible in the region.

A winter storm watch is in effect from Thursday morning into Friday evening for southeast, south central and east central Wisconsin, with northwest gusts of up to 50 mph posing a risk of bringing tree branches down and causing frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes, according to the NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan.

The high winds could make blowing snow widespread and significantly reduce visibility, the NWS said. Commutes on Thursday and Friday may be impacted. The winds may also cause sporadic power outages, according to the NWS.

Wind chills of up to -20 degrees could remain throughout the holiday weekend. The storm could bring around six or more inches of snow across the region the NWS said.

Some light snow is expected Monday and Wednesday ahead of the heavier stuff, the NWS said via Twitter. The pre-Christmas storm could bring travel delays across much of the country, according to AccuWeather.

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