- SATURDAY: Good travel weather
- SUNDAY: Snow arrives
- SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Major winter storm
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – A major winter storm is in the forecast starting on Sunday. The storm will likely continue into early Monday morning. If you live south of Highway 8, you are expected to get your highest snowfall accumulations of the season thus far.
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Snow will continue to wind down on Friday morning before wrapping up around midday. Roads will become less slippery as crews have more time to work on them, but wind gusts of 30-40 MPH will ensure blowing snow around midday and through the early afternoon. Calmer winds are expected by Friday night into Saturday morning. Don’t get used to calmer weather for long. Temperatures will be steady in the low to mid-30s throughout Friday.
A low pressure system will track out of Colorado and move into the region. The storm system could take a favorable track, bringing moderate to even heavy snow to parts of the Badger State.
Winter Storm Watch(WSAW)
Saturday
The best travel weather for the state and the region this upcoming weekend will be on Saturday. Clouds will slowly increase on Saturday afternoon. A few light snow showers will be possible on Saturday evening.
Increasing clouds on Saturday afternoon(WSAW)
SUNDAY
Snow will arrive early Sunday morning from southwest to northeast. The heaviest snow is possible from 10 am to 8 pm on Sunday. Snowfall rates around 1-2″ per hour will also be common. Blowing and drifting snow could significantly reduce visibility. Wind gusts are expected to get as high as around 30-40 MPH, creating potential for blizzard conditions this week. Traveling on Sunday is not advised outside of extremely essential travel. Snowfall will slowly come to an end on Monday. Many communities around and south of Highway 8 have a good chance of getting close to or over a foot of snow.
Light to moderate snow will arrive early Sunday morning(WSAW)A strong low pressure will track over Chicago. Heavy snow is likely for parts of the Badger State(WSAW)Estimated snowfall for Saturday through Monday next week.(WSAW)
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