...A PROLONGED WINTER WEATHER EVENT IS EXPECTED THROUGH THE LAST
HALF OF THE WEEKEND AND THROUGH MONDAY...
.A strong late winter storm system is expected to impact southern
Wisconsin during the last half of the weekend in 3 phases:
The first phase will run from Saturday night into Sunday morning and
will feature a Winter Weather Advisory. During this time, snow
accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected in the advisory area
along with the potential for around a tenth of an inch of ice
accumulation.
The second phase is then expected from Sunday late morning into
Sunday afternoon as warm air causes a transition to rain over a
majority of southern Wisconsin. Thunderstorms may occur during this
time.
The last phase will then run from late Sunday afternoon through
Monday as cold air then wraps back into the area and heavy banded
snow moves in. Snowfall totals from 5 to 9 inches will result. A
light glaze of ice may also occur, especially over central and east
central Wisconsin. Wind gusts up to 45 mph will cause blowing snow
and visibility restrictions.
Hazardous travel is expected during both headline time frames.
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
accumulations between 4 and 7 inches and ice accumulations around
one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs
may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
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