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Milwaukee Braces for Lake Effect Snow, NWS Issues Hazardous Weather Outlook for Southeast Wisconsin

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Published on January 05, 2025
Milwaukee Braces for Lake Effect Snow, NWS Issues Hazardous Weather Outlook for Southeast WisconsinSource: Unsplash/Aditya Vyas

Residents in the Milwaukee area and parts of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin are advised to brace for a bout of hazardous weather conditions. Commuters are warned of accumulating lake effect snow, predicted to commence later tonight and potentially challenge Monday's early traffic flow, according to the National Weather Service, Milwaukee.

A "Hazardous Weather Outlook" has been issued, pointing to lake effect snow, particularly east of a line from Port Washington to Burlington. With temperatures today barely scaling 22 degrees and wind chill values fluctuating between -5 and 5, it appears an unwelcome chill will be an unyielding companion through the daylight hours National Weather Service, Milwaukee.

Monday is expected to see continued lake effect snowfall, with a 60% chance of precipitation and about an inch of new snow accumulation. The weather outlook extends through the week, with temperatures peaking near freezing point and winds gusting as high as 30 mph. Nightfall brings meager respite, as lows hover around the teens, as per the National Weather Service