Wisconsin winter weather advisory; brutal cold, gusting wind through Christmas
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Windchill through Saturday morning, Dec. 24
MILWAUKEE - A winter weather advisory is now in effect for all of southeast Wisconsin through 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 24 for blowing snow and bitter cold. The advisory replaces the winter storm warning that had been in play.
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Weather alerts as of Friday evening, Dec. 23
Monitor the FOX6 Weather Experts forecast for frequent updates.
Forecast breakdown
Timeframe: A few more snow showers are possible at times Friday but no additional accumulation is expected.
It will remain bitterly cold and very windy. Wind gusts of 45-50mph will cause periods of blowing snow, which will recoat roadways causing slippery stretches.
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Blowing snow will also reduce visibility, sometimes suddenly. Be cautious if traveling. Wind chills Friday morning have been in the 30s and 40s below 0 and will stay in the 20s below 0 throughout Friday afternoon. Plan on a dangerously cold day.
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Impacts: Travel will still be hazardous Friday due to blowing ground snow. The strong winds also continue on Saturday. Bitter cold Friday with wind chills in the -20s during the day. Wind chills of -15 to -35 on Saturday. Power outages are still possible because of northwesterly wind gusts between 35-50mph.
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SCHOOL AND BUSINESS CLOSINGS
When the weather gets a little dicey, schools and businesses may shut down. Monitor the latest list of closings, cancellations, and delays reported in southeast Wisconsin.
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