Spring snow in southeast WI; Election day, Brewers home opener impacted
MILWAUKEE - A long-duration rain/snow event will continue tonight, Wedneday and Thursday. The biggest impacts for travel will be Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as colder air moves in making it more likely for snowfall to accumulate during the time. Plan on snow covered roads for the Wednesday morning commute, especially away from the lakeshore.
High snowfall rates of 1" per hour are possible across far northwest counties, which is where highest totals of 6-8" or more are likely. Most other inland areas could pick up between 2-6" of snowfall. Lesser amount likely along the southern lakeside where there may be more melting, as well as more rain than snow.
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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Fond du Lac and Dodge County, where conditions will be the worst overnight into Wednesday morning, and where over a foot of snowfall accumulation will be possible. Sheboygan, Washington and Jefferson Counties are under a Winter Weather Advisory Wednesday for lesser snowfall totals but messy travel and road conditions.
Strong winds will be gusting 30-40 mph on Wednesday. This can rapidly reduce visibility to a few miles or less with heavier pockets of snow. If snow also accumulates on things such as branches or power lines, the heavy weight of this snow and strong winds strong winds combined can knock down tree branches and/or a power line.
Snow will pick up in intensity Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Snow, and some wintry mix, look to continue all day Wednesday before becoming lighter by Wednesday night. Lingering light snow and mix stick around on Thursday.
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The good news is that high temperatures remain above freezing every day this week so snow will melt rather quickly. Sunshine looks to return by the end of the week into the weekend.
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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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