Southeast Wisconsin is experiencing significant snowfall, with some areas recording between 6 to 10 inches of snow from Saturday evening into Sunday. This winter storm has prompted several municipalities to declare snow emergencies as conditions worsen.
Heavy snowfall has created intense winter weather, affecting travel and visibility across the region. Reports indicate that numerous locations are seeing snowfall totals nearing or exceeding 6 inches, including Muskego with over half a foot, Burlington at 7.4 inches, and East Troy reporting 6.3 inches. Other municipalities such as Mukwonago, Watertown, and Pell Lake have also recorded similar totals. Southward in Racine County and Waukesha, snowfall amounts are around 5.8 inches, while areas like Kenosha and Wauwatosa have seen totals of 5 inches. Oak Creek reported 3.5 inches, and Sheboygan recorded just over 2 inches, though more snow is anticipated to reach that area later.
As the evening progresses, heavier bands of snow continue to move across southeast Wisconsin, affecting roadway conditions and reducing visibility to as low as three-quarters of a mile. This snowfall is expected to accumulate further, particularly as nighttime temperatures drop and the rate of accumulation increases.
Despite the challenges presented by the storm, city snow crews are actively working to clear the roads; a live view from Milwaukee shows crews in action on Brady Street. Forecasts indicate that while snow intensity will weaken overnight, it will still persist until early morning. By dawn, a shift in winds to the northwest is expected, which should help alleviate the snowfall by morning.
Overall, residents are encouraged to remain cautious while traveling and to stay tuned to local updates for the latest weather information and road conditions. The heavy snowfall may pose challenges, but it also offers a chance for the community to come together and support each other during this winter weather event.