First Alert Weather Day Sunday Into Monday Major Winter Storm Is Possible

SATURDAY: Good journey climate
SUNDAY: Snow arrives
SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Major winter storm

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – A major winter storm is within the forecast beginning on Sunday. The storm will possible proceed into early Monday morning. If you reside south of Highway 8, you might be anticipated to get your highest snowfall accumulations of the season up to now.

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Snow will proceed to wind down on Friday morning earlier than wrapping up round noon. Roads will turn into much less slippery as crews have extra time to work on them, however wind gusts of 30-40 MPH will guarantee blowing snow round noon and thru the early afternoon. Calmer winds are anticipated by Friday night time into Saturday morning. Don’t get used to calmer climate for lengthy. Temperatures can be regular within the low to mid-30s all through Friday.

A low stress system will monitor out of Colorado and transfer into the area. The storm system may take a good monitor, bringing average to even heavy snow to components of the Badger State.

Saturday

The greatest journey climate for the state and the area this upcoming weekend can be on Saturday. Clouds will slowly enhance on Saturday afternoon. A couple of gentle snow showers can be possible on Saturday night.

SUNDAY

Snow will arrive early Sunday morning from southwest to northeast. The heaviest snow is possible from 10 am to eight pm on Sunday. Snowfall charges round 1-2″ per hour may also be frequent. Blowing and drifting snow may considerably cut back visibility. Wind gusts are anticipated to get as excessive as round 30-40 MPH, creating potential for blizzard circumstances this week. Traveling on Sunday is not suggested exterior of extraordinarily important journey. Snowfall will slowly come to an finish on Monday. Many communities round and south of Highway 8 have a very good likelihood of getting near or over a foot of snow.