Sleet, Snow And Freezing Rain Set To Increase Into Afternoon In WI

WISCONSIN — A mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain has built into Wisconsin and is expected to increase into Wednesday afternoon, according to the latest update from the National Weather Service.

A winter storm warning remains in effect in Waukesha and Milwaukee Counties and beyond until noon Thursday as a heavy mix of snow and mainly sleet could accumulate up to 4 inches. Freezing rain could come in at times and accumulate up to a quarter of an inch, according to the NWS. The winter weather comes alongside possible wind gusts of up to 40 mph.

Sleet is expected to accumulate significantly across the Interstate 94 and U.S. Highway 18 corridors, the NWS said. Travel could be very difficult.

Many main roads in southeast Wisconsin, including the area's interstate system, were already slippery or ice covered by noon Wednesday, according to data from 511 Wisconsin. Find the latest on road conditions from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

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