Wisconsin weather updates: Power outages, live forecast, snow totals, road conditions, more winter storm updates Friday
It turned out to be a snowy Friday in Wisconsin.
After two rounds of snow this week — Tuesday and overnight Wednesday — the state got hit again. And thousands of We Energies customers - primarily in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties - are without power.
7 p.m.: Milwaukee declares a snow emergency
The City of Milwaukee has declared a snow emergency from 10 p.m. Saturday until 6 a.m. Monday. The declaration largely impacts parking regulations so plows can tend to city streets.
There is no parking on main streets (arterials) from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and alternate side parking is required on side streets from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Posted street signs take precedence.
All vehicles parked on side streets must be on the odd-numbered side of the street by 10 p.m.
To look up arterials visit milwaukee.gov/parkingregulations.
Designated Milwaukee Public Schools lots will be available for off-street parking. To look up locations visit milwaukee.gov/snowparking.
— Drake Bentley
4 p.m.: Milwaukee County officials deliver severe weather updates
Mayor Cavalier Johnson was joined by representatives from We Energies, the Department of Public Works, the Milwaukee Fire Department and Milwaukee Health Department on Saturday afternoon to offer storm recovery and safety updates.
Johnson said the city plans to open shelters for 220 unhoused men and families in light of plunging temperatures. The warming shelters include Milwaukee County's Hillview, Greater Galilee Baptist Church, Guest House Milwaukee, Repairers of the Breach, The Milwaukee Rescue Mission and St. Ben's.
Since Friday's initial outages, We Energies has restored the power of over 160,000 customers. Over 68,000 customers still await power restoration.
Public Works Commissioner Jerrel Kruschke said that his department is working to address 17 water main breaks throughout the area, threats to tree canopy due to heavy snow and icy roadways.
Across the state, 30 to 40 mph winds will intensify cold conditions. Wet and heavy snowfall and dropping temperatures have heightened concerns about "deep freeze" conditions on Sunday, according to Kruschke. The sub-zero temperatures can cause shoveled snow mounds to harden and become icy blockage points for drivers. The extreme weather also slows down road cleaning and electric crews.
Residents are instructed to contact 211 in emergency weather situations.
12 p.m.: We Energies says its working to restore power
Early Saturday afternoon, We Energies tweeted that power has been restored to 130,000 customers that experienced outages. About 73,500 customers - including about 33,000 in Milwaukee County -- remain without power in the utility's service area.
The company expects more outages throughout the day but has enlisted hundreds of employees to monitor and address outages across the state.
We Energies recommends assembling safety kits in case of lost power. These include, flashlights, extra batteries, bottled water, first-aid kit, portable charging pack for cell phones and mobile devices and specialty items for infants, seniors or disabled family members.
We Energies customers can report outages to law enforcement, on the We Energies website or app, and by calling their outage hotline 800-662-4797.
— Tamia Fowlkes
11:30 a.m.: National Weather Service issues cold weather warnings through the weekend
The National Weather Service issued high wind and cold weather warnings on Saturday, predicting that temperatures will drop by 20 degrees on Saturday evening and remain under 10 degrees through Tuesday.
A NWS wind chill advisory warns of of 20 to 30 mph wind gusts through Monday.
— Tamia Fowlkes
9:30 a.m.: Power outages impact over 90,000 customers
On Saturday morning, WE Energies reported that 92,086 Wisconsin residents were impacted by power outages following Friday's snow storm.
The outages are largely concentrated to We Energies customers in southeastern Wisconsin. According to statements made on We Energies website, many downed power lines came as a consequence of heavy snow, fallen tree branches and vehicle collisions with power poles.
More than 60,000 customers power was restored by Friday evening but worsening conditions have continued to impact neighborhoods across the state.
If customers see any downed wires, stay at least 25 feet away and report it to We Energies or law enforcement.
— Tamia Fowlkes
Take a look at Wisconsin's weather radar
10:35 p.m.: Dozens of crashes on Milwaukee County freeways
Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies were dispatched to 121 calls for service on area highways Friday, as of 10 p.m.
The sheriff's office said 35 crashes were reported, including four that resulted in injuries. The sheriff's office received 75 calls for a disabled vehicle and four calls for debris or hazard on the highway.
— Drake Bentley
10:10 p.m.: Additional 1 to 4 inches to fall overnight; Milwaukee area to get see light lake-effect snow into early Saturday evening
The winter storm will hang around until late Saturday morning and dump another 1 to 4 inches on Milwaukee and surrounding communities.
Due to a change in wind direction it is likely there will be lake enhanced snow on Saturday in the shoreline communities, according to Taylor Patterson, meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
"That'll be a good setup for you guys to continue to get some banded snowfall into the Milwaukee area," Patterson said.
Temperatures will begin to drop around Saturday at noon and will be in the teens by Saturday afternoon, Patterson said. She recommends residents shovel on Saturday as temperatures are expected to continue to drop into Sunday.
— Drake Bentley
10 p.m.: More than 90,000 customers without power in Wisconsin
The storm has brought power outages across the state. The outages are largely concentrated to We Energies customers in southeastern Wisconsin.
We Energies reported more than 86,000 customer without power as of 10 p.m. Friday. Alliant Energy reported about 3,500 without power and Wisconsin Public Service reports nearly 700 residents without power.
— Drake Bentley
9 p.m.: Plow truck driver shift change in Milwaukee
A shift change happened at 9 p.m. in Milwaukee for plow truck drivers, who work 12 hours at a time.
Tiffany Shepherd, Department of Public Works spokesperson, said additional large plows will be deployed throughout the night to support the roughly 100 regular drivers.
Milwaukee has not declared a snow emergency. The National Weather Service reports roughly 4.8 inches of snow in the city, as of 8:30 p.m. Friday.
"Our goal remains the same to keep streets safe and passable," Shepherd said. "We are concentrating on main streets at this time. We ask the public to please be patient as our crews work around the clock to clear streets during this long duration snow event. The snow is constantly falling so even after our crews have been down a street more snow falls."
— Drake Bentley
8:20 p.m.: Latest snowfall totals
Here are the latest snowfall totals in Wisconsin, according to the National Weather Service:
Stockbridge: 12 inches
North Prairie: 11.8 inches
Green Bay: 11 inches
Waukesha: 11 inches
Jefferson: 10.4 inches
Waunakee: 10 inches
Madison: 9.2 inches
Dodgeville 8.9 inches
Fond du Lac: 8.7 inches
Milwaukee: 4.8 inches
Saint Francis: 3.8 inches
Eau Claire: 1.5 inches
7:30 p.m.: Dozens of incidents on Milwaukee County highways
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office responded to 93 calls for service on area freeways on Friday up until 6 p.m.
MCSO responded to 28 crashes, with two of the crashes having injuries. The sheriff's office responded to 57 disabled vehicles and four calls for debris or hazard on the highway.
— Drake Bentley
6:46 p.m.: Strong winds recorded near Green Bay
Strong winds are leading to blowing snow and treacherous traveling conditions. Ashwaubenon in Brown County recorded a 54 miles per hour wind gust at 6:46 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
— Drake Bentley
5:30 p.m.: Near-blizzard conditions for Milwaukee; an additional 3 to 8 inches to fall
An additional 3 to 8 inches of snow is expected to fall on southern Wisconsin through Saturday morning.
The lowest amounts are expected east of Interstate 94, according to the National Weather Service.
The weather service issued a blizzard warning for Fond du Lac and Sheboygan counties through 3 a.m., while most of southern Wisconsin will see near-blizzard conditions, including brief whiteouts and blowing and drifting snow.
— Drake Bentley
5 p.m.: As the sun sets be mindful of Milwaukee parking rules
As the snow falls and sun sets, plow truck drivers will be tending to Milwaukee's streets overnight and there are certain parking rules for city streets.
Where you are allowed to park is largely dependent on which street you are parking on. To search the street you are currently parking on visit here.
Most residential streets limit parking between 2 and 6 a.m. to one side of the street on an alternating basis. Friday, Jan. 12, is an even-numbered calendar day and therefore parking should occur on the side of the street with even house numbers.
To park on a Milwaukee street overnight you must have a permit or temporary night parking permission or you risk being towed or ticketed.
— Drake Bentley
2:20 p.m.: Latest snowfall totals for Wisconsin
Menomonee Falls had received nearly 10 inches of snow by 2:20 p.m. Friday, according to National Weather Service data.
Here are the most recent snow totals across southeastern Wisconsin:
Menomonee Falls: 9.7 inches
West Allis: 9 inches
Brookfield: 8.2 inches
Pewaukee 7 inches
Waukesha: 6.5 inches
Germantown: 6.2 inches
Hales Corners: 5.2 inches
Hartland: 4.8 inches
Milwaukee: 3 inches
St. Francis: 2.4 inches
— Steve Martinez
1:35 p.m.: Franklin man dies while snow blowing
A 69-year-old Franklin man died after becoming unresponsive while snow blowing the driveway of his home, according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The death is not suspicious, and an autopsy will not be performed, the MCMEO said.
— Hannah Kirby
1:15 p.m.: I-43 northbound closed in two spots
Due to a jackknifed semi, northbound lanes of Interstate 43 are closed at County H in Ozaukee County near Port Washington, according to a WisDOT Traffic Management Center alert.
And due to a crash, northbound lanes of Interstate 43 are closed at WIS 164 in Waukesha County near Big Bend, according to a WisDOT Traffic Management Center alert.
—Hannah Kirby
12:40 p.m.: Elm Grove declares a snow emergency
Officials at the Village of Elm Grove have asked for all vehicles to be removed from city streets for plowing after declaring a snow emergency around 11:45 p.m. Friday, according to the village website.
“No person shall park any vehicle or any part thereof upon Village property or within the full limits of any highway during a snow emergency," according to the city's ordinance.
The snow emergency will continue until plowing has been completed on all roads or until ended by the village manager.
— Bridget Fogarty
12:35 p.m. Blizzard warning in place for northeastern Wisconsin
A blizzard warning is in place for much of northeastern Wisconsin including Green Bay starting Friday afternoon. The warning is from 3 p.m. Friday to noon Saturday.
The National Weather Service Green Bay had initially put out a winter storm warning starting 6 a.m. but upgraded it into a blizzard warning for most of Friday because of the high winds and increase in snowfall. The winter storm warning still remains in effect until 3 p.m. Saturday.
Read more here.
— Benita Mathew
12:15 p.m.: Dane County Parks now have enough snow to open snowmobile trails
Today's snowfall was great news for snow sports enthusiasts.
For the first time this winter, Dane County Parks have been hit with enough powder to open their snowmobile trails. All Dane County snowmobile trails will open for the season at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, the parks system announced in a news release. "Good" trail conditions have been reported.
At least 6 inches of snow and steady, below-freezing temperatures were needed before the trails could open.
Read more here.
— Claire Reid
12 p.m.: Milwaukee Health Department offers cold weather safety tips
As Friday's snowstorm continues and in light of the impending deep freeze, the City of Milwaukee Health Department is urging residents to take these “proactive measures to ensure their safety and well-being.”
Limit outdoor activities during extreme cold spells and wear appropriate warm clothing that covers exposed skin, including fingers, nose and ears.
Limit the time children and pets spend outdoors during extreme cold weather.
Be aware of the symptoms for frostbite and hypothermia. Frostbite can occur within minutes, causing affected areas to appear white or grayish-yellow and feel firm or waxy. Hypothermia is a life-threatening condition characterized by low body temperature, leading to shivering, drowsiness, clumsiness and confusion. If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of either condition, seek medical help immediately.
Check on family members, friends and neighbors who may be at a higher risk for injuries or illness, especially the elderly and those with specific medical conditions.
People in need of public spaces and shelters to stay warm during the day or overnight should consult 211’s list of locations or call 211.
More best practices can be found at milwaukee.gov/coldweathersafety.
All MHD offices and clinics closed at noon Friday “in response to the worsening winter weather conditions," a news release said.
— Hannah Kirby
11:30 a.m.: Waukesha County issues a state of emergency; non-essential county offices to close at 1 p.m., including the courthouse
County Executive Paul Farrow has issued a state of emergency declaration for Waukesha County “due to severe winter weather hitting the area,” according to a news release from his office.
The declaration will be in effect through 2 p.m. Saturday.
“The rate of snowfall and blowing winds has caused deterioration of our roads county-wide,” the release said.
“As Department of Public Works crews battle through snowplowing operations,” non-essential Waukesha County offices will close at 1 p.m. Friday. That includes the Waukesha County Courthouse. All court matters scheduled to begin after 1 p.m. Friday will be rescheduled, the release noted.
County offices and courthouse operations will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Offices are closed Monday for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
All 24-hour operations, including the Communication Center, Jail, Mental Health Center and Sheriff’s Department are not impacted by the closure and will continue with their regular schedule and operations, the release said.
— Hannah Kirby
11:15 a.m.: Milwaukee County extends its snow emergency through Jan. 13
Working with the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management, County Executive David Crowley has extended the snow emergency for Milwaukee County through Saturday, according to a news release from his office.
“The National Weather Service has extended the Winter Storm Warning for Milwaukee County through noon (CT) on Saturday,” the release said. “Additionally, Milwaukee County may experience near-blizzard conditions at times due to blowing snow, which will continue into Saturday evening.”
Travel is not advised and will be difficult, the release said.
According to the release, certain departments and positions are essential to performing duties during the snow emergency, and will resume work as usual. Non-essential “Telework Able” employees should telework.
Unsheltered residents are to call 211 for info on the closest warming center and for help accessing a shelter through a coordinated intake process, the release said. You can find a list of warming shelters here.
— Hannah Kirby
11:10 a.m.: Milwaukee City Hall, other city offices, to close at noon on Friday
Milwaukee City Hall and other general city offices will be closing at noon Friday “because of worsening weather conditions,” city and mayoral spokesman Jeff Fleming said in an email.
Many city employees will work remotely through the afternoon.
“Of course, teams from public works, police, and fire will continue on the job,” Fleming said.
— Hannah Kirby
11 a.m.: Hundreds of We Energies employees are working to restore power
Hundreds of We Energies employees are working to restore power as the storm moves through Wisconsin on Friday.
We Energies is seeing scattered outages across southeastern Wisconsin, mainly from heavy snow weighing down tree limbs and causing them to come in contact with equipment, said spokesperson Brendan Conway in a statement.
Around 11 a.m., nearly 16,234 We Energies customers are out of service across the state, according to the We Energies Outage Map. There are currently 227 outages.
Milwaukee County accounts for 11,683 of those customers, with 10,200 of them being in Milwaukee, the map said. In Waukesha County, 4,222 customers are without service.
There have also been numerous incidents this week where vehicles lost control on roads and slammed into equipment to cause outages.
Customers can see the latest information on estimated time of restoration for their outage on the outage map or on the We Energies app. If you see any downed wires, stay at least 25 feet away and report it to We Energies or law enforcement.
— Alex Groth and Hannah Kirby
10:45 a.m.: Milwaukee museums, Oriental Theatre close amid snowstorm
Friday's one-two punch of snow and impending brutal cold has led some Milwaukee-area destinations to close for the day. Here's a list of the places that closed Jan. 12 that we know about so far. You can find the full list here.
Milwaukee County
— Chris Foran
10:30 a.m.: Herb Kohl's public memorial service is still on Friday despite snowy weather
The public memorial service to celebrate the life of former U.S. Senator and Milwaukee Bucks owner Herb Kohl is still set for Friday at Fiserv Forum despite snowy weather conditions, the Bucks confirmed to the Journal Sentinel shortly before 10 a.m.
The event will begin at noon with the public asked to enter Fiserv Forum through the main atrium located off Herb Kohl Way.
Kohl, 88, died Dec. 27 after a brief illness. Read more about his legendary life here.
— Hannah Kirby
9:30 a.m.: New Berlin mayor issues snow emergency
Mayor Dave Ament has declared a snow emergency for the City of New Berlin, according to a news release. The snow emergency started at 9 a.m. Friday and runs through 4 p.m. Saturday.
“The declaration of a snow emergency is to reduce traffic congestion, and to ensure the orderly operation of emergency vehicles, including snow removal equipment and machinery,” the release said.
New Berlin City Hall closed at 9:30 a.m. Friday. The New Berlin Recycling Center will be closed on Saturday.
Street, alley and public parking lot parking is prohibited during the snow emergency, according to the release. Vehicles that may interfere with snow removal operations or emergency vehicles may be removed at the owner's expense.
"Expect travel conditions to be hazardous as you may encounter unplowed or semi-plowed roads in certain areas of the City during and after the storm," the release said.
— Hannah Kirby
8:50 a.m.: Mitchell International Airport will remain open despite reports to the contrary, airport says
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport will remain open during this winter storm, the airport tweeted shortly before 8:50 a.m. There will just be “brief” closures to clean the runway.
“We do have some cancelations, but other flights are landing and taking off,” the tweet said.
Despite inaccurate reports on @FoxNews and @flightview, MKE is open. We do have some cancelations, but other flights are landing and taking off. MKE will remain OPEN during this winter storm, with brief closures to clean the runway. Don't believe the false news reports!
— MKE - Milwaukee Airport (@MitchellAirport) January 12, 2024
The post was issued in response to “inaccurate reports” from Fox News and FlightView, according to the airport's tweet.
— Hannah Kirby
8:30 a.m.: Power outages affecting thousands in Milwaukee and around Wisconsin
As of 8:30 a.m., 17,347 We Energies customers in Milwaukee County are out of service, according to We Energies’ Outage Map. Of those, 15,432 of those are in Milwaukee.
Another 4,033 We Energies customers are without power in Waukesha County, the map said.
Statewide, there are more than 23,523 We Energies customers without power and 215 outages, according to the map.
8 a.m.: Crash closes northbound lanes along I-43; driving conditions are poor and slippery
Another snowy morning commute for drivers in the Milwaukee metro area has already resulted in at least one major incident. A full highway closure is underway of the northbound lanes on Interstate 43 due to a crash. Traffic is being diverted onto Highway 57.
There is also a disabled vehicle that has closed the ramp from Interstate 94 West to Interstate 41/894 South.
There are other reports of disabled vehicles and slippery conditions, so be sure to take it slow this morning. Snow is expected to fall throughout the day and accumulate several inches. The National Weather Service recommends that you only drive if you have to, and if you do, go slow and give yourself more time to get to your destination.
You can find the most up-to-date road conditions on 511 Wisconsin’s website.
— Drew Dawson
7:50 a.m.: Milwaukee got 2 inches of snow before 7 a.m.; latest forecast predicts strong winds, poor driving conditions
Snow is quickly accumulating Friday morning as two inches fell before 7 a.m. in the Milwaukee area, causing issues on area roadways, according to the National Weather Service.
In Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin, snow will continue into Friday with estimated totals between three to six inches. At the lakefront, temperatures hovering around freezing could mean that there will be a mixture of rain and snow.
In Milwaukee, wind gusts are at 20 miles per hour and are expected to pick up to upward of 40 miles per hour as the day goes on.
Greater snow totals and stronger winds are expected in Green Bay and Door County with upwards of a foot of snow.
— Alex Groth
7:45 a.m.: Many airlines flying out of Milwaukee are allowing passengers to change their travel plans for free
“Due to this weekend's winter storm, many of our airlines are allowing passengers to change their travel plans for free,” Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport tweeted Thursday. “Some airlines may delay or cancel flights on Friday or Saturday. Be sure to check with your airline for the latest flight status or to change your itinerary.”
Several Friday flights have been marked as canceled on the airport website's “Departures” page. The morning cancellations alone include:
6:50 a.m. United Flight No. 4803 to Chicago O'Hare.
7 a.m. Southwest Flight No. 952 to St. Louis.
7:15 a.m. Delta Flight No. 3649 to Detroit.
8:25 a.m. United Flight No. 5402 to Chicago O’Hare.
10:02 a.m. United Flight No. 3495 to Newark.
10:15 a.m. Southwest Flight No. 3402 to Denver.
10:27 a.m. JetBlue Flight No. 680 to New York-JFK.
10:40 a.m. Southwest Flight No. 1952 to Kansas City.
10:45 a.m. United Flight 5671 to Chicago O’Hare.
11:05 a.m. Delta Flight No. 897 to Minneapolis.
11:15 a.m. Delta Flight No. 4959 to New York-LGA.
11:26 a.m. Delta Flight No. 816 to Atlanta.
11:44 a.m. Delta Flight No. 5696 to New York-JFK.
To check the status of your flight, visit mitchellairport.com/departures.Many arrivals have also been flagged as canceled. To check those, visit mitchellairport.com/arrivals.
— Hannah Kirby
7 a.m.: Milwaukee snow plow crews will be working continuously through the snow storm, DPW says
“Our goal is to make sure streets are safe and passable and we will be out for the duration of this snow event for that purpose,” the Milwaukee Department of Public Works said in an early morning email Friday.
Crews were out overnight doing some pre-salting, and main streets were being treated with brine, according to the email.
Crews will continue working 24/7, rotating 12-hour shifts until all the snow is cleared. And, all available salt and plow trucks will be actively working.
“This is expected to be a long duration, challenging event,” the email said. “Staff will work as quickly as possible to manage heavy snowfall with high winds and blowing snow before temperatures plummet. Please be patient.”
With snow expected to be falling during the morning commute, DPW asked that:
Drivers be safe and drive for conditions.
Give space to salt and plow trucks when you encounter them.
The department also shared these other tips to be helpful during a snow operation:
Be patient and understanding as snow and ice operations take time. All streets will be cleared.
Drive carefully and stay on main transportation routes as much as possible.
Only travel if “absolutely necessary.”
Slow down and provide more space for braking.
Park legally and follow alternate side parking rules. Parking farther away from driveways, alleys and intersections allows DPW’s equipment to get through.
Don’t shovel, blow or plow snow back into the streets.
Shovel your sidewalk and corners within 24 hours after the snow has stopped falling. And, assist neighbors who need help.
Clear fire hydrant near your property of snow and ice.
Clear snow and ice around and on top of your garbage and recycling carts.
— Hannah Kirby
6:35 a.m.: Milwaukee County, Franklin issue snow emergencies
Milwaukee County and Franklin have both declared a snow emergency ahead of the impending snowfall.
Working with the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management, County Executive David Crowley declared a snow emergency for Friday, according to an email from his office.
That means all non-essential departments will be closed Friday, which include several county facilities, such as the Milwaukee County Courthouse, Vel Phillips Detention Center and the Marcia P. Coggs Building (except for the Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Teams).
According to the email, certain departments and positions are essential to performing duties during the snow emergency, and will resume work as usual. Non-essential “Telework Able” employees should telework.
Unsheltered residents are to call 211 for info on the closest warming center and for help accessing a shelter through a coordinated intake process, the email said.
Franklin’s snow emergency, which began shortly before 5:30 a.m. Friday, will go through 6 p.m. Saturday, according to an email from Franklin Police. No street parking is allowed during this period, the email said.
— Hannah Kirby
How much snow is the Friday storm expected to bring to the Milwaukee area?
"It's gonna be another tricky storm," National Weather Service meteorologist Ben Miller said Thursday. "Not similar to the last one, but given the warm Lake Michigan temperatures and the warm December we had, it could impact snow totals again near the lakeshore."
With temperatures around freezing during the day, the lakeshore communities, especially to the south, could see a wintry mix or even rain during the day.
Areas along the lakeshore, though, should still see 3 to 6 inches on the ground.
We'll update this file with the latest on the winter storm and the situation around Wisconsin with snowfall totals, school closings, road conditions and any power outages.
For those farther away from the lake, even by just a few miles, temperatures also around freezing could create wintry-mix conditions during the day, but they should see snow even into the afternoon. He said any wintry mix will change back to snow quickly. The inland communities are forecasted to get 5 to 10 inches with some pockets getting 10 to 12, Miller said.
How much snow will the rest of Wisconsin get?
Eastern, northeastern and central Wisconsin are expected to get between 6 and 12 inches of snow from the storm, according to the National Weather Service in Green Bay.
The areas along the Lake Michigan shoreline are expected to get the most snow, closer to 8 inches.
Further north and in north central Wisconsin, the snowfall amount tapers off.
Some of the biggest snow totals in the state are expected in south central and southwest Wisconsin. The National Weather Service in La Crosse projects much of the area, including Madison, to get between 11 and 18 inches. La Cross is expected to get 9 to 15 inches.
The snow Friday will bring an arctic blast and below zero temperatures
The snow will bring with it the first arctic blast and below-zero temperatures of the season. That weather comes into the area Friday night and into Saturday. Temperatures will slowly drop on Saturday and into Sunday when they fall below zero, Miller said.
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday will see highs in the single digits and lows below zero. That could be the case on Wednesday and Thursday. Regardless, temperatures are expected to be in the high teens or lower single digits or below zero the rest of the week.
"It's going to come in and stick around for a while," Miller said. "The longer we go into the season with above-normal temperatures, the bigger the shock it's going to feel like when it finally decides to dip."
Where can I find the latest Wisconsin winter weather road conditions?
Check out the the 511 WI website for the latest traffic updates and any road closures across Wisconsin. Stay up to date via their X/Twitter account.
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