Winter Weather is here again

So far this winter has been relatively mild by Wisconsin standards, but we're currently in the arms of some genuine winter weather. We've dipped down to zero and below the last two nights, and we're currently in a winter weather advisory for this afternoon and tomorrow.

AREAS AFFECTED : BARRON; CHIPPEWA; DUNN; EAU CLAIRE; PEPIN; PIERCE; POLK; RUSK; ST. CROIX ...SEVERAL INCHES OF SNOW EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TONIGHT... .Snow is moving northeast across southwest Minnesota this morning and reach western Wisconsin during the late afternoon.

The snow will end late Saturday night into early Sunday morning. A widespread band of 3 to 6 inches of snow is expected to fall along and south of a line from Appleton, to Saint Cloud, to the northern Twin Cities metro in Minnesota and from St Croix Falls to Ladysmith in Wisconsin. Within this area, a band of 6 to 7 inches of snow will be possible from Redwood Falls to Mankato and along I-90 in south central Minnesota.

Travel impacts are likely as roads become snow covered Saturday afternoon and evening. Slow down and allow for extra time to reach your destination. ...

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.