Winter Storm Alert: Heavy Snow and High Winds Expected for Northeast Wisconsin

Storm System Overview

• ⚠️ A winter storm alert is in effect for much of northeast Wisconsin, with a winter storm warning for the viewing area tomorrow evening into Monday morning.
• ❄️ Heavy snow is anticipated tomorrow night, with potential for blowing and drifting snow due to strong northwest winds.
• 💨 Northwest winds are expected to gust up to 50 mph on Monday, exacerbating travel conditions.

Snowfall Accumulation Estimates

• 🌨️ Most areas are expected to receive 3 to 6 inches of snow.
• 🏔️ Northern Okonto County, Marinette County, and the UP could see 9 to 12 inches of snow.
• 🤏 Southern areas, including Wapon, Campbellport, and Shboen, are forecast to receive 1 to 3 inches.

Temperature Drop and Wind Advisory

• 🥶 Temperatures will drop significantly, falling through the 20s and into the teens by Monday.
• 🌬️ A wind advisory is in place for Marquette, Green Lake, Fond du Lac, and Sheboygan counties as southeast winds shift to the north and east.
• ⚡ Gusts of 45 to 55 mph are possible from central Wisconsin across the Fox Valley towards the lakeshore.

Storm Origin and Impact

• 🏔️ The storm is a Colorado low, originating from the Rockies, which previously brought snow to the Sierra Nevada and flooding to California.
• 🧊 This system is strengthening rapidly and will bring much colder air to Wisconsin next week, following a period of warmer temperatures.

Weekend and Early Week Forecast

• 🌦️ Tonight will see a few showers and fog, with temperatures holding steady in the mid to upper 30s.
• 🌧️ Tomorrow will be cloudy with light showers in the morning, transitioning to rain, then a mix, and finally snow tomorrow evening.
• 📉 Temperatures are expected to be in the low 20s on Monday and fall to around 10°F for a high on New Year's Day.