Look for light snow to continue across south central and southern Wisconsin into the early afternoon hours. Snow will increase in intensity from west to east and become moderate to heavy at times by late afternoon...especially along a Lone Rock to Madison to Racine line. Accumulating snowfall is expected mainly during the late afternoon and early evening hours with 3 to 5 inches possible south of a Lone Rock to Watertown to Waukesha line. North of this line can expect 1 to 2 inches with lower amounts toward the Fond Du Lac and Sheboygan areas. Please use caution while traveling later this afternoon and evening...as roadways will likely become snow covered and slippery.
... Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight...
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow... which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight.
* Timing: snow will become heavier by this evening. The heaviest snow should fall between 5 PM and 10 PM.
* Snow accumulations: 2 to 4 inches... with locally 5 inches toward the Illinois border. Axis of heaviest snow from Whitewater to Kenosha.
* Winds: west at 5 to 10 mph... though a brief period of gust 15 to 20 mph winds is possible this evening. Strongest winds toward Illinois border.
* Impacts: evening rush hour in Milwaukee... Waukesha... Racine... and Kenosha will likely be snarled with snow covered and slippery conditions. Visibility will be reduced to one half mile or less at times. Minor drifting of snow along north-south roads in open and rural areas is expected.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while driving.
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 7:30 am CST on December 3, 2009
Information below is from amateur radio league weather observers around the U.S. And Canada with home weather stations. This information is relayed to the Wisconsin Badger weather net each morning. Data is for the 24 hours ending around 6 am. Data is not quality controlled.