NOAA's 3-month outlook has El Nino's fingerprints with mild North, rainy Southeast

Here’s a closer look at the temperature and precipitation predictions through the end of April for different U.S. regions, according to NOAA's three-month outlook released this week.

SE Wisconsin snow; road conditions slick amid lingering cold, ice

A snow system moved into southeast Wisconsin on Thursday night, Jan. 18 and moved through the area into Friday morning.

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A trough of low pressure continues to impact the area with very light snow. Around an inch of very light snow on area roads this morning with lingering flurries later today and tonight. High pressure returns tomorrow with ample sunshine but we remain chilly. Highs today and Saturday will be in the mid to upper teens. We start warming on Sunday with mostly sunny conditions and a more favorable southwest wind developing. However, the big warm up comes next week as we get into the upper 30s to near 40.

Road conditions check-in as more snow is on the way

More snow is coming, and while it's not nearly as much as last week, it could add a layer of complexity for some areas still dealing with last week's snow and ice.

Local theater company raising money after weather-related outages

Bombshell Theatre Co. was set to perform four sold out shows over the weekend, but due to weather-related power outages, they are now out thousands of dollars.

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Light snow overnight. Less than 1" most areas, 1-2" along the IL border. Snow ends by 5am. Scattered snow showers near the lake on Friday with highs in the teens and wind chills between 0 and -10.

3 killed, baby rescued after power line falls on car during ice storm

Three people were killed after a power line fell on a vehicle during a damaging ice storm in Portland, Oregon. Here's what officials say to do if it happens to you.

Home maintenance tips after heavy snow

The recent snowstorms dropped loads of snow on homes, and it’s an issue experts say you should act on as soon as possible.

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Light snow moving in this evening and moving out around sunrise. Less than 1" north of Milwaukee, around 1" in Milwaukee and 1-2" south. A few snow showers near the lake Friday, with a windy high around 16.

SE Wisconsin snow forecast Thursday, Jan. 18 into Friday

Light snow moves in Thursday night, Jan. 18 giving most of southeast Wisconsin a good chance of trace to one inch of light and fluffy snow.

Lake Michigan ice coverage, January cold snap means rapid formation

A record warm December led to a slow start to Lake Michigan ice coverage, but thanks to the recent cold snap, ice coverage has increased.

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Some light snow this morning for areas close to the IL state line will wrap up and the remainder of the day will be mostly cloudy, dry and not quite as cold. Highs today will reach the upper teens and low 20s - still well below the low 30s averages. Light snow returns as a clipper type system moves through late today into Friday. This snow will be very light and fluffy. We could see up to 2" in some areas. We stay in the upper teens and low 20s through the weekend but the big warm up arrives early next with with highs in the upper 30s to near 40. Rain and a wintry mix is possible by Tuesday.

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Mostly cloudy on Thursday with highs in the teens. Snow moves in from the west after 5-6pm. 1-3" of snow likely on Thursday night.

Auto shops see uptick in vehicle repair during winter

Auto shops are seeing heavier traffic this winter with more cars coming in need of some care.

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Increasing clouds tonight with steady temperatures in the single digits/teens. Mostly cloudy on Thursday with snow moving in after 5pm. 1-3" of snow possible Thursday night/early Friday.

Milwaukee cold-weather death; family speaks out

After the bitter cold blast, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner is looking into three probable hypothermia deaths. The family of one of the men who died is sharing his story.