More Gathering Snowfall Expected In Southeast WI On Tuesday

MILWAUKEE, WI — A round of snow is expected in the Milwaukee area Tuesday afternoon, and the National Weather Service said snow and ice could create slippery road conditions in southeast Wisconsin.

A winter weather advisory was issued to Washington, Ozaukee, Milwaukee and Waukesha counties for chances of 1 to 3 inches of accumulating snow, and the advisory is in effect from 1 p.m. Tuesday and ends 2 a.m. Wednesday.

Ice could accumulate on roads and create slippery road conditions, making travel hazardous for drivers in east central, south central and southeast Wisconsin. Forecasters said to slow down and use caution while traveling.

Chances of snow start before 2 p.m. on Wednesday, followed by chances of rain and snow between 2-3 p.m. and chances of just snow after 3 p.m. The high temperature is expected to be 36, and forecasters say the chance of precipitation is 100 percent.

Areas of fog are expected after 7 p.m., accompanied by possible snow accumulation of less than half an inch, forecasters said.

Wednesday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 31, and forecasters said the possibility of snow returns after 7 p.m. and will mix with freezing rain after 5 a.m. Thursday.

Thursday morning is expected to be wet and cold, with a slight chance of snow and freezing rain before 7 a.m. and a high temperature near 34.

Friday is expected to be partly sunny with a high near 35, but forecasters say snow could return once more before 7 p.m. on Saturday.

Here's a forecast for the rest of the week.

Tuesday: A chance of snow before 2 p.m., then rain and snow between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., then snow after 3 p.m. High near 36. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch is possible.

Tuesday Night: Rain and snow before 2 a.m., then a slight chance of rain between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. Areas of fog after 7 p.m. Low around 30. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch is possible.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: A chance of snow after 7 p.m., mixing with freezing rain after 5 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 23. North wind around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Thursday: A slight chance of snow and freezing rain before 7 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. North wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind is expected to be around 5 mph.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind around 5 mph is set to become northeast in the afternoon.

Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow after 7 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northeast wind: 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 1 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 31. T chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 7 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 16.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.