Check out the lake effect snow storm that blanketed Kenosha, Racine
Nearly 10 inches of lake effect snow fell overnight covering Racine and Kenosha Counties.
A wintry mix of snow and rain is headed toward southern Wisconsin on Monday night into Tuesday morning, creating possible headaches during rush hour.
The forecast is still a “little bit approximate” right now, said National Weather Service meteorologist Marcia Cronce.
In Milwaukee, rain is expected to begin between 9 p.m. and midnight Nov. 17. Precipitation should end around the noon hour Nov. 18.
Precipitation could turn into snow in some communities, including Milwaukee, but it’s not yet clear where. That depends where the band of precipitation lines up, Cronce said.
“This is going to be a fairly narrow swath of snow accumulation,” Cronce said.
One or two inches of snow could accumulate on the ground in some areas, but it’s expected to melt quickly, especially on roadways.
Slushy snow could still be falling Tuesday morning, creating slippery conditions for morning commuters. Cronce recommended checking the forecast for updates Monday.
More precipitation is likely through the rest of the week. Rain chances are in the forecast Wednesday night through Saturday, with the highest probability on Thursday.
November temperatures on par with normal
Temperatures will be mild this week, but that’s normal for this time of year in Milwaukee. Warm weather should peak on Thursday with a high of 51 degrees.
Normal highs for this week in November hover around 46 degrees, according to historical NWS data.
“This is our transition season,” Cronce said. “The cold air isn’t very far away … any kind of dynamic system like this one can pull in the colder air and turn rain into snow pretty easily.”
Winter driving tips from the Wisconsin DOT
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation provides the following tips for driving in slippery winter conditions:
- Use caution on bridge decks and overpasses, which can be especially slippery.
- Most winter crashes and slide-offs are caused by drivers going too fast for the conditions. Remember that posted speed limits apply to ideal conditions.
- Sudden braking can cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Use brakes early and carefully.
- Never use cruise control in wintry weather.
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