Wisconsin winter weather advisory Friday into Saturday

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for parts of southeast Wisconsin from Friday night into Saturday morning, Jan. 17.

Why you should care:

The advisory covers Dodge, Jefferson, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties. It is expected to expire at 9 a.m.

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During the advisory, snowfall totaling 3–5 inches is anticipated. A few inches had already fallen in some areas when the advisory was issued just after 8 p.m. Friday.

Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, could become slick and hazardous. Drive with caution.

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Local perspective:

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

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FOX LOCAL Mobile app

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Maps and radar

We have a host of maps and radars on the FOX6 Weather page that are updating regularly — to provide you the most accurate assessment of the weather. From a county-by-county view to the Midwest regional radar and a national view — it’s all there.

School and business closings

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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The Source: Information in this report is from the FOX6 Weather Experts and National Weather Service.

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