Residents in Wisconsin are bracing for a bitterly cold day with the National Weather Service (NWS) in Milwaukee issuing a Cold Weather Advisory, warning of wind chills plummeting to 23 to 29 below zero; the advisory spans from the early hours of Monday until noon, covering areas of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin, as shared on the National Weather Service website.
The advisory comes as a reminder of the perilous conditions that can bring about frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes, with the National Weather Service urging that "use caution while traveling outside" considering that "The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes," a situation exacerbated by light snow expected to sweep across southern Wisconsin this afternoon and evening which could accumulate up to two inches, and in addition, gusty northwest winds later tonight are likely to result in some blowing and drifting snow, complicating efforts to stay warm and mobilizing in the wintery conditions.
The Hazardous Weather Outlook report, as detailed by the National Weather Service, indicates that beyond the immediate threat of severe cold, the region will continue to face challenges throughout the coming week with periods of snowfall and persistent frigid temperatures; the Milwaukee region anticipates total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch today, with some blowing and drifting snow probable well into Monday, and snow chances persisting sporadically through Saturday, adding layers to winter's ongoing canvas.
