Snow, Sturdy Winds, and Tough Journey Situations

• Winter Weather Advisory Wednesday for elements of central and east-central WI, the place 1–3″ of sunshine, powdery snow mixed with gusts to 45 mph will trigger blowing/drifting snow, slick spots, and diminished visibility impacting vacation journey.
• Wind Advisory for all the area Wednesday, with widespread 45 mph gusts and some greater gusts potential.
• Another system this weekend could deliver accumulating and probably impactful snow, although observe and quantities stay unsure.

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – A chilly entrance arrives late tonight, bringing a transition from night rain to gentle snow after midnight. By dawn Wednesday, most areas shall be seeing snow, with central and east-central Wisconsin choosing up 1–3 inches of sunshine powder. This area is below a Winter Weather Advisory, as the mix of fluffy snow and robust winds will create blowing and drifting snow, slick journey, and pockets of diminished visibility throughout vacation journey hours.

What’s Coming Up…

The complete area will expertise sturdy winds on Wednesday, with a Wind Advisory in impact for widespread gusts as much as 45 mph. These winds will peak late morning by way of the afternoon earlier than progressively easing within the night. Even the place snowfall stays minimal, the gusty west-northwest winds will make circumstances really feel sharply colder, and wind chills will drop into the one digits Wednesday night time as temps fall into the low 20s.

Looking Ahead…

Thursday and Friday look quieter however chilly, earlier than consideration turns to a weekend storm system. While particulars stay unsure, confidence is growing that accumulating snow is feasible Saturday into Saturday night time. Amounts will rely on the precise observe and the way a number of items of upper-level vitality part collectively, however traits level towards the potential for journey impacts. Snow could linger into Sunday earlier than circumstances flip drier early subsequent week.

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