Winter Storm Warning Issued; Heaviest Snow to Come During Friday P.M. Commute

WISCONSIN -- A lot more snow is on the way, wit the heaviest snowfall expected late Friday afternoon through Friday night. Brisk northwest winds will develop by late Saturday afternoon into Saturday night creating blowing and drifting snow. In addition, another arctic front will arrive late in the weekend.

Wind chill temperatures will fall to 2o to 35 below zero late Saturday night and Sunday morning and Sunday night into Monday morning.

Winter Storm Warning

The national weather service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a Winter Storm Warning for snow, which is in effect from 2 pm Friday to 9 pm cst Saturday.

* snow accumulations...7 to 11 inches Friday through Saturday, with the heaviest snow falling late Friday afternoon and night.

* impacts...Hazardous travel due to snow covered roads are expected Friday afternoon through Saturday night. This will impact the afternoon commute.

*Precautionary/preparedness actions... A winter storm warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. If you must travel...Keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.