Snow, Wind Cause Dangerous Travel Conditions Across Wisconsin

Travel conditions are expected to continue to deteriorate for much of the state on Monday evening.

The National Weather Service is forecasting accumulations of a couple inches in eastern Wisconsin and up to 7 inches in central Wisconsin.

Tod Pritchard, a spokesman with Wisconsin Emergency Management, advised commuters to be patient and cautious, if they must be out on the roads at all.

“This is a perfect time to really take it slow,” said Pritchard. “Plan a little extra time to get from point A to point B. And if you don’t have to travel tonight, don’t.”

Pritchard even recommended staying inside on Tuesday morning, if possible. He said that blowing snow and slick roads will be an issue.

The NWS said the roads are especially dicey in eastern Wisconsin.

” Folks in eastern Wisconsin will definitely be affected during commute times,” said Sean Miller, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Sullivan. “The wind is going as well, so visibility will be reduced.”

Miller said temperatures will dip tonight in to the 20s and the teens in northern parts of the state, which could make for some slick roads. He also said the winds are expected to pick up to around 25-30 miles per hour, making for poor visibility.

“Probably the biggest issue with travel when it comes to later this evening into tonight is not going to be so much the heavy snow, as that will be tapering off,” said Miller. “The main issue is going to be the wind.”

A winter storm warning is in effect through tomorrow morning for parts of central and northeastern Wisconsin. A winter weather advisory was in effect for most of the remainder of the state.