Southern WI Braces For Hazardous Snowfall Through Friday: WI Weather

MILWAUKEE — A winter weather advisory is in effect for much of southern Wisconsin through Friday morning as a long-duration snowfall event moves across the region.

Drivers should be prepared for hazardous travel conditions, especially during the evening and Friday morning commutes, warns the National Weather Service.

Snowfall Overview:

• Timing: Snow will spread east-southeast across the area this morning into the afternoon. Northern areas, particularly north of a Lone Rock to Racine/Kenosha line, will see snowfall rates of 1/4 to 1/2 inch per hour once snow begins, the NWS said.
• Peak Periods: Most of the area will experience these higher rates by mid to late afternoon, lasting into the evening. A lull in snowfall is possible at times.
• Overnight Focus: Lake-enhanced snowfall will bring heavier rates near Lake Michigan, with Sheboygan County likely seeing the highest totals through Friday morning.

Expected Snow Totals:

• Areas north of the Lone Rock to Racine/Kenosha line, and those near Lake Michigan, may receive 3 inches or more of snow.
• Sheboygan County has the greatest potential for higher amounts due to lake enhancement.

Travel Impacts:

• Snow-covered and slippery roads are expected across southern Wisconsin.
• The evening commute today will be affected statewide.
• The Friday morning commute near Lake Michigan, especially in Sheboygan County, will face significant impacts.

Drivers are urged to slow down, allow extra time for travel, and stay updated on local weather conditions. Prepare for winter weather conditions and plan accordingly.

Here's the full NWS forecast from the Milwaukee Airport:

Thursday: Snow, mainly after 3pm. High near 32. Light southwest wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Thursday Night: Snow. Low around 29. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 26 by 5pm. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 10 mph.

Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 30.

Christmas Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.