Intersection in downtown Milwaukee closes as cars slip and slide
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Thursday afternoon, February 7th as the snow fell in southeastern Wisconsin, the intersection of Jefferson and Lyon was closed down for a time, after cars struggled to get up and down the hill in the slippery conditions.Harry Vega has lived near the intersection for 22 years, and says whenever it snows, the same thing happens.
Shoveling and fun in the snow in Ozaukee County
OZAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- Crews and residents in Port Washington and other areas north of Milwaukee were dealing with wet, heavy snow and slippery, snow-covered roadways as the storm moved through on Thursday, February 7th.The snow stuck to the roadways and slowed up traffic Thursday afternoon -- and particularly during rush hour.Meanwhile, the snow meant for fun for the kids!Blocks from where Melissa Centgraf dug out on Thursday night, Phallyn and his dad, George Basgall were working to build a snowman.Port Washington's Director of Streets told FOX6 News plows were out early Thursday morning, and will stay out until the snow stops falling and the streets are cleared.Erik Ziehr and his friends had some fun with their homemade snowboard ramp on Thursday."I was kind of hoping for a snow day today, but that didn't happen," Ziehr said.FOX6 News came upon a two vehicle crash that was one of many fender benders on Thursday.
Mitchell Airport: Most flights arriving, departing as normal
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With snow in southeastern Wisconsin on Thursday, February 7th, and a Winter Storm Warning in effect for most of the day, there were concerns of flight delays or cancellations at Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport.As of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, a Mitchell Airport spokesman told FOX6 News all runways were open at the airport.
DPW spokeswoman says Milwaukee in good shape with salt supply
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- City of Milwaukee crews were out on Thursday, February 7th plowing and salting the streets as the snow fell.Wanda Booker with the City of Milwaukee's Public Works Department says Milwaukee is in good shape when it comes to salt supply."Don't worry -- we won't run out.
Road conditions slick, snow covered near Bayshore Mall
GLENDALE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials reported 10 crashes since 6:00 .m.
Crews out beginning at 5:00 a.m. to work roads in Sheboygan area
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- FOX6's Tami Hughes was in the Sheboygan and Port Washington area as the snow fell on Thursday, February 7th.
Snow in New Berlin perfect for kids, not so much for drivers
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- FOX6's Ben Handleman was stationed in New Berlin as the snow fell on Thursday, February 7th.The snow in New Berlin was the thick, heavy snow -- perfect for the kids, but not so perfect for drivers.
Brookfield saw light snow, mostly clear roadways Thurs. afternoon
WAUKESHA CO. (WITI) -- A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for all counties in southeast Wisconsin and continues through midnight.
Kenosha declares full snow emergency for Thursday
KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials reported 14 cars in the ditch between 10:00 a.m. and 1:40 p.m. on Thursday, February 7th as the snow fell, and southeastern Wisconsin was under a Winter Storm Warning.Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say they responded to over 30 cars in ditches as of 4:00 p.m. Additionally, Kenosha County saw four personal injury accidents, nine property damage accidents and one rollover crash.
Wisconsin DOT issues travel advisory due to winter storm warning
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Snow is expected on Thursday, February 7th, and the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning beginning at 6:00 a.m. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has issued a Travel Advisory due to potentially dangerous conditions on Wisconsin roadways.The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings and advisories for southeastern and southwestern Wisconsin beginning at a.m. through most of the day on Thursday, February 7.Mixed precipitation of snow, sleet and freezing rain can be expected as temperatures rise above freezing.
Preparations made in advance of Thursday's snowfall
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More snow is expected to fall in southeastern Wisconsin on Thursday, February 7th.
Officials encourage motorists to prepare for winter weather
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for all of southeast Wisconsin for most of Thursday, February 7th.
City employees help with snow removal in Kenosha County
KENOSHA (WITI) -- As the snow fell this weekend and early this week, Kenosha County had some city employees pushing snow.
Winter weather causes morning traffic accidents, delays
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Monday morning's snow caused a very slow, sloppy commute for drivers.
Next round of snowfall expected Sunday night/Monday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A winter weather advisory is in effect for the southern FOX6 viewing area beginning at 10:00 p.m. Sunday, February 3rd and running through 9:00 a.m. Monday -- with the chance of more snow falling in the area.
Semi rolls down an embankment during snowfall in Dodge County
DODGE COUNTY (WITI) -- Dodge County was under the gun in terms of snowfall on Wednesday, January 30th.
Racine dodges another snow storm, saves money
RACINE (WITI) -- The city of Racine has yet to get hit with a significant snowfall this season.
West Bend bracing for potential snow again on Wednesday
WEST BEND (WITI) -- Like most of southeastern Wisconsin on Tuesday, January 29th, West Bend saw unseasonably warm temperatures and rain.
Racine County crews prepare to plow first snow of the season
RACINE (WITI) -- Crews with the Racine Dept.
Public Works crews busy as wintry mix falls in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A wintry mix on Sunday, January 27th had public works crews coating roadways with salt throughout the day.