Winter storm warning; highest snow totals to southeast

Snow returns today (Feb. 16) and continues into the evening, giving most of southeastern Wisconsin a chance for several inches of accumulation. 

A Winter storm warning has been issued for a majority of southeastern Wisconsin from 9am Thursday morning into Thursday night.   A Winter Weather Advisory goes into effect at 9am for northern counties.

The highest totals are expected to be for areas farther southeast with a sharp cut-off to the northwest. Once again this forecast has boom-or-bust potential if dry air takes over in the afternoon where models expect lake enhancement of snow rates. 

The heaviest and most widespread snow occurs in the midday into the afternoon Thursday and continues into the early evening. This will be our biggest period of accumulation if dry air doesn't win out. 

Skyvision for Thursday afternoon, Feb. 16

Meanwhile, FOX6Now.com offers a variety of extremely useful weather tools to help you navigate the stormy season. They include the following:

FOX6 Storm Center app

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FOX Weather app

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SCHOOL AND BUSINESS CLOSINGS

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