Wisconsin Weather: Snow Storm To Continue Into Evening

WISCONSIN — A blanket of snow greeted Wisconsin residents Tuesday morning. According to the National Weather Service, a winter storm warning in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday for Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties.

For other parts of the state, a winter weather advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. for Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, Whitewater, Delavan, Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, and East Troy. Snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches is in the forecast, according to the National Weather Service.

Here's the detailed forecast from the NWS for Milwaukee County:

• Residents in those areas can expect moderate to heavy snow with accumulations of 6 to 10 inches.
• The NWS forecasts patchy blowing snow before 1 p.m. in Milwaukee County.
• A high near 31 with blustery winds.
• A daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
• Tuesday night in Milwaukee County the NWS forecasts A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 5 a.m.
• Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Here's the detailed forecast from the NWS for Waukesha County:

• On Tuesday for Waukesha County, patchy blowing snow is forecasted in the morning.
• Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches is expected.
• Total snow accumulation 1 to 7 inches.
• Highs in the upper 20s.
• North winds 15 to 20 mph.
• Chance of snow near 100 percent.
• Tonight the weather will be colder and mostly cloudy. There is a 20 percent chance of light snow until early morning. Lows around 14.

According to the weather alert, travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.