Risk of black ice: Cold temps, snow to impact travel throughout Wisconsin this weekend

MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) would like to remind motorists to be cautious if traveling in what could be hazardous conditions. High winds and drifting snow are expected to make driving very difficult this weekend.

A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect for all of Wisconsin until 10 a.m. Thursday. Low temperatures are expected in single digits below zero and include dangerous wind chill temperatures of 15 to 25 below zero. A potential winter storm may also impact much of Wisconsin on Friday and Saturday with areas seeing 6 inches or more of snowfall.

With low temperatures and high winds, there is high potential for black ice, which is almost invisible to the naked eye and is frequently mistaken for a wet or newly paved road.

Motorist should watch out for:

Motorists are encouraged to check National Weather Service forecasts at www.weather.gov and utilize 511 Wisconsin, the state’s 24/7/365 travel information service, to view winter road conditions and receive up-to-date travel information prior to travel.

For areas of the state being impacted, WisDOT advises against travel this weekend, unless absolutely necessary.

If traveling, please use the following tips: