When will the winter weather advisory in Wisconsin start and end?

The advisory began Tuesday, January 20th at 9 p.m. and will end Wednesday, January 21st at 6 a.m.

How much snow is expected in southern Wisconsin?

Forecasters expect snow accumulation between 2 to 5 inches for the affected counties.

Will the snowstorm impact the morning commute in Milwaukee?

Yes, Wednesday's morning commute is likely to be impacted by the snow, so drivers should allow extra time.

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Wisconsin Braces for Up to 5 Inches of Snow

21 Jan

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Summary

Winter weather advisory in effect for 11 southern Wisconsin counties.
Up to 5 inches of snow expected from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Morning commute on Wednesday is expected to be significantly impacted.

Wisconsin Braces for Up to 5 Inches of Snow

A winter weather advisory has been issued for eleven counties in southern Wisconsin, beginning Tuesday evening, January 20th, and continuing until Wednesday morning, January 21st. Forecasters predict that this storm system could deliver between 2 to 5 inches of snow to the affected areas.

The National Weather Service anticipates the heaviest snowfall will occur overnight, specifically between 10 p.m. Tuesday and 5 a.m. Wednesday, particularly along and south of Interstate-94. Meteorologists have noted that while temperatures are expected to be in the low teens, high winds are not anticipated at this time.

Travelers are strongly advised to prepare for hazardous conditions during Wednesday's morning commute. It is recommended to allow for extra travel time. For real-time updates on road conditions throughout Wisconsin, the 511 Wisconsin map is available. A separate, smaller weather system might bring an additional inch of snow to the region on Wednesday evening.