Winter Storm to Impact the Region this Afternoon - Monday Morning

A strong winter storm moves through the region this afternoon through Monday morning. The combination of moderate to heavy snow, strong northwest winds, and falling temperatures will lead to hazardous travel conditions for much of the area. The greatest impacts in Wisconsin are expected to be along and north of I-90, while blizzard conditions are likely west of the Mississippi River. Read More >

NOW: Dense Fog this Morning

Winter Storm this Afternoon into Monday Morning

Strong Winds this Afternoon into Monday

Rain to Snow Timing Today

Winter Driving Safety

Dense fog lingers for much of the area this morning and will clear out later today as rain and a cold front sweep across the area. If driving this morning, slow down and use low-beam headlights.

Moderate to heavy snow spreads from west to east today, lasting through tonight and into early Monday morning. Highest amounts of 5-10 inches are expected north of Interstate 90, with there being a low chance (10-20%) that some locales could near a foot in west-central Wisconsin. Strong northwest winds increase this afternoon, resulting in blowing snow areawide and blizzard conditions likely west of the Mississippi River this evening into the morning on Monday. Finally, the rapidly falling temperatures this afternoon, combined with the warm and wet roads, could result in untreated roadways developing icy spots. Bottom line, those with travel plans during this time should look for ways to avoid the storm.

Strong northwesterly winds gusting to 35 to 45 mph increase behind a cold front this afternoon and last into Monday morning. These winds, combined with falling snow, will result in blowing snow and difficult travel--blizzard conditions west of the Mississippi River. Please exercise caution if driving.

A cold front sweeps across the region today. Any rain falling ahead of this front changes to snow from west to east through the day. By this evening, rain will have fully switched over to snow areawide.

With a winter storm bearing down on the region today into Monday, the first in quite some time, keep up-to-date with the forecast and ensure your car is ready in must travel in the snow.

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