Winter weather advisory issued
SULLIVAN—The National Weather Service, Sullivan, has issued a winter weather advisory that remains in effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Rain will change over to snow between 6 and 9 a.m. then the snow will linger throughout the day. The heaviest snow will likely occur between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Snow accumulations are expected to be between 3 and 5 inches by late Wednesday.
Winds will blow from the northwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts, at times, as high as 30 mph.
The combination of snow and blowing snow will cause slippery roads and reduced visibilities that will make travel hazardous or impossible.
Other winter safety tips, issued from the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, include:
Carry a cell phone and charger when traveling.
Limit and avoid travel if possible during a snowstorm.
Let somebody know you will be out on the road during the snowstorm if you must travel.
Be sure to fill your gas tank before you travel.
For additional winter safety tips, visit www.readywisconsin.wi.gov.
Road conditions can be monitored at www.511wi.gov or by dialing 511 on your phone.
Jan 30, 2013 at 2:09 p.m.
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bassman...when was the last time we had a normal winter in Wisconsin? II remember one Thanksgiving in the early 1980's our kids put on bathing suits and we took a picture of them outside on the deck it was so warm. And I remember snow storms on Easter. So it goes. Roll with it.
Jan 30, 2013 at 10:38 a.m.
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The car coming around the semi truck, Coppertop, should have been driving at a speed appropriate to conditions to avoid a working highway vehicle. I have no sympathy.
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I just had no choice to be out there this morning and the number of idiots driving too fast, without sufficient braking room, without headlights so you can at least see them, was atrocious. Then there was the pedestrian who moved out into the street so he could run across AGAINST the light, causing an SUV to avoid him and very nearly fishtail right into the side of my car.
Jan 30, 2013 at 9:59 a.m.
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ust witnessed a salt truck failed to yield to traffic going on the interstate off Milton ave in Janesville going north bound at approximately 8:45 a.m this am while on my way to work. The salt truck went over both lanes without looking back. Caused a car coming around a semi in which the view was blocked and avoided the salt truck by swerving into the median lane.
Jan 30, 2013 at 9:48 a.m.
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I would expect winter ! Is it normal in winter to have 2 inches of rain and upper 50's and then 28 and a snow storm within 24 hours ? I think not !
Jan 30, 2013 at 9:43 a.m.
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It's January in Wisconsin for heavens sake! What did you expect!
Jan 30, 2013 at 9:19 a.m.
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Since when has weather been a constant? Never.
Jan 30, 2013 at 7:20 a.m.
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Bassman: I agree!
Jan 30, 2013 at 5:41 a.m.
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This has been the craziest weather I can ever remember !
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