Snow is expected to blanket parts of southern Wisconsin starting Saturday morning as temperatures dip into the 20s and 30s. Following a period of record-breaking warmth earlier in the week, the weather is shifting markedly with Friday evening clearing the skies and ushering in cooler temperatures.
The first alert has been issued for Saturday, signaling that light snow will sweep into the region as two weather systems converge over the Great Lakes. Snowfall is anticipated to be most prevalent during the morning and early afternoon, gradually tapering off by evening. While many areas may only see light accumulations of less than an inch, some eastern counties could experience slightly higher totals, reaching up to one or two inches.
Accompanying the snowfall will be gusty northwest winds, which may lead to blowing snow conditions, particularly in the afternoon and evening hours. This could create challenging driving conditions, so motorists are urged to exercise caution, especially as slick road conditions can arise from previously wet surfaces freezing overnight.
As the weekend progresses, Sunday will bring a colder atmosphere with daytime highs struggling to reach the upper 20s to low 30s under mostly clear skies. However, this cold snap is expected to be short-lived, with temperatures rebounding into the 40s on Monday and Tuesday.
Another weather system is predicted to approach the area Tuesday night into Wednesday, potentially delivering more light snow, contingent on its path. Should the system develop as forecasted, it will introduce additional colder air for the latter half of next week, with temperatures again dropping into the 20s and 30s.
Despite the chill, the possibility of snowfall can bring a sense of excitement, particularly for winter enthusiasts, as communities prepare for the season’s first significant snow. Caution on the roads and preparedness for winter conditions will be key as residents navigate through this transitional weather phase.