Wisconsin winter weather; staying safe in the cold

With the bitter cold comes safety concerns of frostbite and hypothermia. That's why doctors recommend being prepared for anything.

Milwaukee Water Works: Tips to prevent frozen, burst water pipes

Bitter cold air has descended on southeast Wisconsin and that often leads to pipes to freeze or burst. But there are steps you can take to prevent such damage in your home.

Arctic air, potentially dangerous wind chills slated for Wisconsin

Bitter cold arctic air returns to Wisconsin. The National Weather Service may issue a Cold Weather Advisory for potentially dangerous wind chills Monday night and Tuesday morning.

Milwaukee snowplow fee refund considered; DPW, committee meet

Milwaukee DPW was in the hot seat as Common Council members said the Department failed residents during last month's snow storm.

Snowfall totals: SE Wisconsin lake effect snow on Jan. 6, 2025

The National Weather Service is collecting snowfall data from the lake effect snow band that fell in southeast Wisconsin on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.

Southeast Wisconsin lake effect snow; messy Monday commute expected

A winter weather advisory has been issued for Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties to be in effect until 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 6.

Milwaukee DPW: Roadways treated, crews on standby for lake-effect snow

The Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) says its road crews are ready to take action should lake-effect snow begin to fall in earnest in the city on Monday, Jan. 6.

Safety tips for shoveling snow

Shoveling snow is an unavoidable chore for some people, but if you’re not careful, you could end up seriously injured, or worse.

How to prep your house for freezing weather

Keeping gutters clean and clearing any dead or possibly dangerous tree branches can significantly help prevent any costly damages to your home.

How much ice does it take to knock out power, damage trees?

While it only takes a thin coating of ice to cause travel nightmares for motorists, it takes a heavier accretion of ice to damage trees and power lines, and the severity of the damage depends on how much weight is added by the ice.

MCTS bus crashes; navigating winter weather safely

Navigating winter weather with its icy roads and freezing temperatures is just the inevitable reality of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin winter weather advisory; mixed precipitation expected

The winter weather advisory has been trimmed back to just Sheboygan and Fond du Lac counties as well as areas farther north.

Wisconsin winter weather; drivers face challenges on the roads

Mother Nature was no match for some drivers as heavy snow pummeled through southeast Wisconsin on Thursday, Dec. 19.

Milwaukee DPW snow removal, ice control operations underway

The Milwaukee DPW said it will be working extra hours as snow falls across southeast Wisconsin. Residents are reminded to follow winter parking rules.