“Travel Turmoil Ahead: Navigate the Chaos on Monday!”

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – It won’t be as frigid on Sunday, with plenty of overcast skies. A First Alert has been issued for late Sunday night and into Monday due to a chance of sporadic freezing drizzle, accompanied by light snowfall and snow flurries, which may lead to slick roads in some areas. While the accumulation will be minimal, make sure to allot additional time for your travels on Monday and proceed with heightened caution. The clipper-like weather system that is causing this wintry mixture will move out of the area by late Monday afternoon. Christmas Eve and Day will present overcast conditions, along with snow remaining on the ground to mark a White Christmas. Mid-week will offer good travel conditions. A different weather system is expected to arrive later in the week leading into next weekend, bringing rain and rain showers, with anticipated high temperatures nearing 40 degrees.

This final Sunday prior to Christmas will be calm and milder in North Central Wisconsin. Significant cloud cover, with Sunday afternoon highs reaching the mid-20s.

Expect overcast conditions Sunday night as the following winter weather system approaches the Badger State. A First Alert has been issued as sporadic freezing drizzle or snow showers could occur early Monday. Overnight temperatures from Sunday to dawn Monday will remain steady or gradually rise into the mid to upper 20s. Be mindful of slippery road conditions for the Monday morning commute.

The clipper system will proceed eastward across the region on Monday, featuring intervals of light snow and snow showers. A First Alert has been issued for treacherous travel conditions from Monday morning until late afternoon, particularly for those traveling to Green Bay for the Packers game. Snowfall will diminish from west to east with expected accumulations varying from a light dusting to around 1″ in the extreme northern and southern areas of Highway 10, while a range of 1-3″ may occur from south of Highway 8 to north of Highway 10. High temperatures on Monday are forecasted to be in the low to mid-30s.

Christmas Eve on Tuesday will be predominantly overcast and comfortable with temperatures reaching the mid-30s. Favorable conditions are expected as Santa makes his visits on Christmas Eve night. Christmas Day will keep the clouds in place, with afternoon temperatures climbing to the mid-30s.

Thursday will be primarily overcast yet remains warm, with temperatures soaring into the upper 30s.

The upcoming weather influencer is set to arrive on Friday, bringing bouts of rain that will decrease to showers by evening. Highs will be in the upper 30s to low 40s. Saturday will be overcast with possible showers. Highs will remain in the low 40s. The following Sunday is expected to remain mostly cloudy with a possibility of rain showers. Highs will reach the upper 30s to around 40.

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