Winter weather advisory in effect until 9 a.m.
SULLIVAN—The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory that remains in effect until 9 a.m. Monday morning.
Light snow will diminish in most areas through the early morning and snow accumulations of up to 5 inches are forecast with the most snowfall near the Wisconsin/Illinois border.
The powdery snow will cause hazardous travel conditions Monday morning, according to the advisory.
That’s why the Rock County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone to plan accordingly for your morning commutes.
“Give yourself extra time if you are heading out in the morning and be cautious of deteriorating road conditions during the snow,” a department news release said.
The sheriff’s office release also provided these winter driving tips:
*Allow for extra time in your travels.
*Maintain your vehicle’s tires, windshield wipers and washer fluid.
*Before traveling, brush the snow off of your entire vehicle and pay extra attention to windows, headlights, taillights and license plates.
*Be aware of your location as you travel. Major landmarks, intersections and mile markers could prove to be useful for notifying law enforcement if your vehicle were to run off the road or be involved in a crash.
*Always wear your seatbelt and ensure your passengers do as well. Drive defensively and maintain a safe speed appropriate for road conditions.
Feb 7, 2013 at 9:34 a.m.
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It says 60 again today!
Feb 5, 2013 at 6:56 a.m.
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vnvet7071, that is so true!
Feb 4, 2013 at 3:52 p.m.
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Sigma- I saw that too. 60 degrees and overcast it said. lol
Feb 4, 2013 at 3:50 p.m.
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lol- it isn't even snowing and when this was on the radio this AM it wasn't doing anything. WARNING- danger will robinson- look out 3 inches of snow.
The also need to stop calling it a "snow emergency" when they need you off the street to plow. IT isn't an emergency it is an ordinace. Stop trying to freak out people when it snows a bit. It is winter in WI.
Feb 4, 2013 at 12:25 p.m.
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....I didnt know that...wow. That explains a lot. Another failure with our education system.
Feb 4, 2013 at 8:45 a.m.
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Sigma...Drivers Ed is no longer taught in the public schools, that has been turned over to private Driving schools, where no formal training is required , to be an instructor. The quality of instruction that is given is laughable. Basically what the kids are doing is buying their way to a license.What a world, what a world.
Feb 4, 2013 at 6:47 a.m.
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Someone needs to fix this websites weather notice in the upper right corner, it says its currently 60 degrees and cloudy outside.
Feb 4, 2013 at 6:27 a.m.
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They need to incorporate some kind of extensive winter driving training in drivers ed. In the 90's they told you in drivers ed to go find a big snowy lot and practice and see what your car can do and how it can spin out, learn this. Now they arrest you for stuff like that.
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