Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Nowcast as of 12:56 PM CST on December 8, 2009
Now
Light to moderate snow will continue over central Wisconsin...the Fox Valley...and the Lake Michigan shoreline early this afternoon. In general...visibilities between one and three miles are expected. Visibilities could drop to near one half mile at times in the heavier snow bands. An additional snow accumulation of up to an inch will be possible through 3 PM. Although there may be an hour or two period where the snow lightens this afternoon...the general trend will be for a slow intensification of the snow later this afternoon. The heaviest snow will arrive tonight. Be alert for slippery roads if you plan to travel this afternoon.
Forecast for Portage
Updated: 12:38 PM CST on December 8, 2009
Winter Storm Warning in effect until midnight CST Wednesday night...
This Afternoon
Snow. An inch or two of accumulation expected. Highs 25 to 30. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Snow. Snow will be heavy at times. Windy with considerable blowing and drifting snow. 5 to 8 inches of accumulation expected. Nearly steady temperatures in the middle 20s. Northeast wind increasing to 20 to 30 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent.
Wednesday
Snow in the morning...diminishing by afternoon. Then periods of light snow in the afternoon. Still windy with considerable blowing and drifting snow. 2 to 4 inches of accumulation expected...bringing the total accumulation to 8 to 14 inches. Highs 24 to 29. North wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent.
Cloudy and much colder...with scattered snow showers and blowing and drifting snow. Lows around 5 above zero. West wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 40 percent.
Thursday
Partly sunny and very cold. Highs around 10 above zero. West wind 15 to 25 mph.
... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until midnight CST Wednesday night...
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until midnight CST Wednesday night.
* Snow will increase during the day and then continue tonight and Wednesday morning before diminishing. The heaviest snow should fall between midnight and 9 am on Wednesday.
* 8 to 14 inches of accumulation is expected.
* The combination of snow... winds that could gust as high as 45 mph in east-central Wisconsin late tonight and early Wednesday... and near zero visibilities will lead to blizzard conditions at times and make this a dangerous winter storm.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. The combination of snow and strong winds will make travel very difficult. If you must travel... keep an extra flashlight... food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest Wisconsin Road conditions can be obtained by calling 511.
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 11:15 am CST on December 8, 2009
... Greatest 2 day snowfall events for Green Bay...
Rank date snowfall(in)
1 Mar 1-2 1888 29.0 2 Jan 8-9 1889 23.1 3 Mar 13-14 1997 17.5 4 Jan 11-12 1890 16.7 5 Jan 26-27 1996 15.4 6 Dec 3 1990 14.4 7 Mar 3-4 1989 14.2 8 Feb 21-22 1913 14.0 9 Feb 25-26 2007 13.7 10 Mar 9-10 1918 13.5 11 Mar 13 1997 13.0 12 Nov 30-1 1985 12.8 13 Nov 26-27 1995 12.6 14 Dec 7-8 1927 12.3