Prepare for Icy Travels and Snowy Surprises This Monday!

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – The upcoming days will see heavy travel activity across the nation and particularly in North Central Wisconsin. The weather is expected to raise some alarms, especially on Monday. A clipper system will bring light snowfall and snow flurries to the area, likely resulting in at least slippery and potentially snow-covered roadways. A First Alert is issued to ensure you are prepared for this to affect your travel on the roadways from early Monday to late afternoon. Milder-than-normal temperatures and dryness are anticipated on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the beginning of Hanukkah. The next weather system later in the week is expected to generate rain instead of snow.

Mainly overcast and chilly Saturday night leading into Sunday morning. Temperatures will dip to the single digits around midnight, gradually climbing into the low 10s by daybreak on Sunday.

Significant cloud cover expected on Sunday, along with milder temperatures. Highs will be in the low to mid 20s.

A First Alert has been issued regarding the next weather producer, anticipated to arrive possibly as early as late Sunday night, bringing sporadic freezing drizzle or snow flurries. The primary focus will be on Monday as a low-pressure system moves through the area. Intermittent light snow and snow showers are likely, continuing into the late afternoon, with the snow tapering off from west to east during the evening rush hour. Expected snowfall could range from 1-2 inches north of Highway 29, while southern areas might see a dusting up to 1 inch. Road conditions on Monday are expected to vary from slick to snow-covered. We will keep monitoring this snow producer, and if snow accumulations rise, a First Alert Weather Day may be necessary for Monday. Highs on Monday will be in the low 30s.

Christmas Eve will predominantly be overcast and comparatively mild, with temperatures reaching the mid 30s. Remaining dry for Santa during Christmas Eve night. Christmas Day is expected to have more clouds than sunny intervals with highs in the mid 30s. The overcast skies will persist as Hanukkah commences after sunset on Wednesday evening.

The forthcoming weather systems will be precipitation producers across the Badger State. Just warm enough Thursday, Friday, and next Saturday with afternoon highs in the mid 30s to low to mid 40s. Showers are anticipated on Boxing Day Thursday, while rain may occur on Friday, with intervals of precipitation on Saturday. Be prepared with the umbrella as we approach the end of the week.

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