Winter Storm Watch issued
From the National Weather Service:
Winter storm watch in effect from Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.
The NWS in milwaukee/sullivan has issued a winter storm watch, which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday night.
Snow is expected to develop Saturday afternoon across southern Wisconsin. Snow amounts are expected to range from 3 to 6 inches before the precipitation changes to sleet and then eventually freezing rain. Highest snow amounts should be in the Fond du Lac and Sheboygan areas with lesser amounts toward the Illinois border.
Of more concern is the amount of glaze that could accumulate on top of the snow by Saturday night. Current indicates are that widespread accumulations of sleet and freezing rain totaling one quarter to one half inch will fall on top of the snow. Needless to say, travel conditions could become very difficult. The potential for ice accumulations to damage trees and powerlines also needs to be considered. Ice accumulations would likely be highest away from the warmer shores of Lake Michigan.
A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
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