Wisconsin weather: Winter storm delivers significant weekend snow
MILWAUKEE - Snow continues through Saturday, Nov. 29 into midday on Sunday, Nov. 30.
This timeframe will bring the biggest impacts and the worst road conditions, with low visibility and slippery spots likely. Impacts will continue on Sunday as blowing snow is likely through the day.
The entire viewing area is now under a winter weather advisory.
This system is called a panhandle hook because it moves in from the panhandle of Texas and Oklahoma and "hooks" northeast toward the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes. This will draw in a lot of moisture and can produce higher amounts of snow.
The heaviest snow bands move through in the afternoon and evening hours on Saturday. Snowfall rates during this time could be 0.5 to 1 inch per hour. Accumulations could range from 7 inche to 12 inches.
It's possible to have a few spots with lower amounts near the lake due to the wintry mix, rain and wetter snow that can compact as it falls.
Wintry Mix Possible
Some areas may see enough warming and lake influence to see a wintry mix or even periods of cold rain. This could also lead to icing when colder air returns Sunday and Monday.
Visibility will be very low during the time of heaviest snow – less than one mile for many areas. Higher snowfall totals are likely inland where drier snow can fall.
Southeast Wisconsin closings, cancellations, snow emergencies
Monitor any school or business closings, cancellations, delays, or snow emergencies in southeast Wisconsin.
Trends are showing slightly higher totals in southwestern counties, like Jefferson and Walworth. Otherwise, expect the lower end of the range across northern counties.
There is a high probability of at least 8 inches of snow across much of southeast Wisconsin, but there is uncertainty toward the lake.
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The Source: The FOX6 Weather Experts and the National Weather Service in Sullivan, Wisconsin.