Wisconsin drivers experienced disruptions this morning as the first snowfall of the season affected road conditions. According to WISN, heavy, wet snow caused multiple crashes and road closures in Southeast Wisconsin. On I-94 at Highway 26 in Concord, eastbound lanes were closed due to a collision, with snow covering both sides of the highway.
Two semi-trucks jackknifed near I-43 and Wisconsin Avenue, reducing traffic to one lane and causing significant delays. Commuters diverted through side streets like 11th and Wisconsin to avoid the traffic. In Waukesha County, more than 125 crashes were reported, further disrupting travel. "Traffic from Glendale to downtown is taking 38 minutes on I-43 southbound," WISN reported, compared to the usual 8-minute trip.
Milwaukee and surrounding areas experienced snow that stopped by the afternoon, changing to rain and drizzle. Drivers faced challenging conditions as the snow melted into slush. Snow totals in places like Southeast Wisconsin were higher than expected due to heavier snow bands. For the final snow totals, visit CBS58 website.
Milwaukee was forecasted to receive 2 to 4 inches of snow, particularly in areas farther from Lake Michigan. Meteorologist Marcia Cronce from the Milwaukee-Sullivan National Weather Service confirmed, "There is an area of intense snowfall, and it is winding down the eastern half of the state." Authorities advised residents to be cautious, as a winter weather advisory remained in effect throughout the day, along with wind advisories warning of gusts up to 45 mph. The snow was expected to give way to colder rain by the afternoon, continuing into the evening, as stated by The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
