"On the fluffier side:" ❄️ Accumulating snow expected across southern Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- Snow is the on way!
Another warm winter forecast for swath of US
WASHINGTON — Much of the U.S. should expect another warm winter, but not quite as toasty as the last two years, forecasters said.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Thursday forecast a warmer winter from California through the Midwest to Maine.
Start of spring sparks coat donation for kids: "Hopefully by the time winter comes back, we’re ready to go"
MILWAUKEE -- The first day of spring on Monday, March 20th meant the return of warmer weather, with temperatures in the mid-50s, and while many of us may be ready to put our winter coats back in the closet, those with a Milwaukee company hope you’ll consider another option.“Hopefully people will celebrate winter being over by sending a kid a coat for next year," said Andy Eyers.Eyers is the owner of BrightStar Care of Central Milwaukee, a network of in-home caregivers throughout Milwaukee County.
Mesmerizing video captures moment train blasts waiting passengers with snow
NEW YORK -- An Amtrak train made a dramatic entrance when it pulled into a station this week.While arriving in Rhinecliff, New York, the train plowed through heavy snow on the tracks next to the platform.Dramatic video shows snow flying everywhere and hitting those waiting for the train.The slow-motion clip of the train's arrival was posted to YouTube by user Nick Colvin and has nearly 900,000 views.
Lake effect snow leads to totals near 2 FEET in Racine County; digging out is taking time
RACINE -- We saw as much as 15 inches of snow in SE Wisconsin on Monday, March 13th, and it continued Tuesday for some.
General Mitchell International Airport sees delays, cancellations due to East Coast snowstorm
MILWAUKEE -- The snowstorm affecting the East Coast impacted Milwaukee on Tuesday, March 14th -- causing a lot of headaches for travelers at General Mitchell International Airport.
"We need to be more observant:" Medical examiner IDs 4 men who died while clearing snow
MILWAUKEE -- Whether shoveling or snowblowing, seniors or even folks with health issues need to be mindful of the stresses the snow and cold can cause on the body.
Plow drivers, state troopers escort 23-month-old in need of heart transplant through heavy snowstorm
PENNSYLVANIA -- A 23-month-old in need of a heart transplant has been escorted by snowplows and state police troopers through a heavy snowstorm from one hospital to another in northeastern Pennsylvania.Gov.
SE Wisconsin digs out after snowstorm; nearly 16 inches fell in Newburg
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN -- Southeast Wisconsin is digging out Tuesday, March 14th after a snowstorm dropped more than a foot of snow in some areas.
Snow removal operation in effect in Milwaukee: Park on the street? You may need to move your car
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works has indicated it has nearly 300 pieces of equipment on main and side streets Monday night, March 13th to clear the snow from our latest storm.
Snow in SE WI, expected Nor'easter impacts flights at General Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- With snow falling all day on Monday, March 13th, there were numerous delays and cancellations at General Mitchell International Airport.As of Monday afternoon, thousands of flights had been canceled.
"Couldn't stop:" Approximately 60 vehicles involved in chain-reaction crash on I-41 near Slinger
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Approximately 60 vehicles were involved in a massive, chain-reaction crash in Washington County as snow fell Monday, March 13th.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, around 10:45 a.m., a chain-reaction, multiple-vehicle crash happened on I-41 between Sherman Road and Hillside Road in the Town of Polk.There were approximately 30 vehicles directly involved in the crash -- including eight semis, three heavy trucks (such as dump trucks and box-cargo trucks) and at least 12 passenger vehicles.Additionally, there were 30 vehicles that wound up leaving the roadway as a result of the initial chain-reaction crash.These vehicles weren't damaged.
"Crazy busy!" Late winter snowstorm has plow drivers seeing green after mild January, February
MILWAUKEE -- The flakes were flying across SE WI on Monday, March 13th -- with totals over 10 inches reported across the area.
"Rather be out on a Harley:" Kenosha residents taking late winter storm in stride
KENOSHA -- Residents here were wishing for warmer days to ride Harley-Davidsons, but were thankful that a break in Monday's snowstorm allowed them to clear away what snow did fall.
"Commute was horrible:" Long duration late winter snowfall makes roads slick, driving dangerous
MILWAUKEE -- According to the FOX6 Weather Experts, as of Monday afternoon, March 13th, anywhere from three inches (inland locations) to 12 inches of snow (along the lakeshore) fell in southeastern Wisconsin -- and it wasn't expected to taper off until Monday night in most locations.
5 semis, 12 other vehicles involved in crash on I-43 in Sheboygan County
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY -- The northbound lanes of I-43 were closed between Highway 23 and Highway 42 in Sheboygan County Monday, March 13th due to numerous accidents.The crashes occurred around 11:30 a.m. near the Pigeon River Structure on northbound I-43.
Drivers, exercise caution! Over 100 DPW trucks hit the roads amid Winter Weather Advisory
MILWAUKEE — The Department of Public Works tells FOX6 News 112 salt trucks are on the streets Monday morning, March 13th while southeast Wisconsin remains under a Winter Weather Advisory through Tuesday.The DPW says they’ll tackle the main roads first and then side streets.
"Mother Nature has a nasty side!" After mild January, February, snow returns to SE WI
MILWAUKEE -- After a mild January and February, your drive to work on Monday morning, March 13th will offer a big dose of winter reality!Officials with the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works said they'd have 114 salt trucks hitting the roads at 9:00 p.m. Sunday.A Winter Weather Advisory takes effect at 10:00 p.m. Sunday for ALL of southeastern Wisconsin.
"Everyone will be out:" Long day and night for plow drivers in West Bend after round of snow
WEST BEND -- All of southeastern Wisconsin was under a Winter Weather Advisory until 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 1st -- one week after we saw a high temperature of 71 degrees in Milwaukee!
"Just be careful:" Drivers in SE Wisconsin urged to use caution amid Winter Weather Advisory
MILWAUKEE/OZAUKEE COUNTY -- An all-too familiar sight was back on Wednesday, March 1st -- exactly one week after we saw a high of 71 degrees in Milwaukee!