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Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Northern U.S. Through Thanksgiving and into This Weekend

Heavy lake effect snow, gusty winds, and localized blizzard conditions will persist through Thanksgiving near and downwind of the Great Lakes. Rain and mountain snow are forecast for the Pacific Northwest. Confidence is increasing for another winter storm to develop over the northern and central Rockies Friday and track across the central Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend. Read More >

A narrow area of snow showers will continue into this afternoon over southeastern Columbia, northeastern Dane, and far northwestern Jefferson Counties. Minor accumulation and blowing/drifting snow are possible in these areas. Slow down if encountering on the roadways!
Blustery winds continue Today. Also will see much cold temps with winds chills in the teens to single digit.
a Winter Storm Watch has been issued from 12am Sat to 6am Sun over southern WI. Expectation is for a prolonged snow event to bring several inches of accumulating snow fall to the area. Highest snowfall rates and biggest travel impacts are expected to occur on Saturday.
Remaining uncertainty surrounding snowfall totals relate to storm track and some potential for lake enhancement Saturday. At this time, most of southern WI has 65 to 80% chances to 8 inches or more of snow. Stay tuned for further forecast tweaks heading into the weekend.