Burst Of Snow This Morning; Windy And Colder Today

Burst Of Snow Showers This Morning:

A strong trough of low pressure will slide southeast across the region this morning. This feature will bring a burst of light to moderate snow showers to south central and southeast Wisconsin this morning. See our latest Weather Story and Special Weather Statement.

See the local and regional radar imagery animations below:

Local Radar	Regional Radar - West View	Regional Radar - East View

The snow showers will bring reduced visibilities, possibly dropping to around 1 mile at times. Snow accumulations should range from around 3 inches toward the Sheboygan area, to 1 to 2 inches from Montello southeast to Milwaukee, around 1 inch in Madison, to just a few tenths of an inch toward the Darlington area.

Here are maps showing the expected snowfall across southern Wisconsin, and all of Wisconsin, through today:

Southern Wisconsin	All Of Wisconsin

The snow will cause slippery roads and reduced visibilities this morning. Those driving this morning across the area should be prepared for these conditions, and exercise caution.

Windy Conditions And Cold Temperatures Today:

A tight pressure gradient will develop across the area this morning, as a low pressure system passes east southeastward through the region. This will cause strong northwest winds to develop this morning, and linger into the afternoon.

As a result, a Wind Advisory is in effect for most of southern Wisconsin, as well as points southward. A Gale Warning is also in effect for the nearshore and open waters of Lake Michigan.

Here is a map of the peak wind gusts expected today across the area:

Here is a map of the Wind Advisory in effect across portions of the region:

Cold temperatures are expected across the area today, with the strong northwest winds and cloudy skies. Highs today are expected to remain in the middle to upper 30s. Normal highs for this time of year are in the upper 40s to around 50. The combination of the cold temperatures and strong northwest winds will make for a raw day across the area. Bundle up if heading outside!

Wood/MBK
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI