Are you ready for winter? November 10th - 14th declared Winter Awareness Week

MADISON (WITI) --  – Governor Scott Walker has declared November 10th-14th as Winter Awareness Week in Wisconsin.The annual campaign, sponsored by Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM), its ReadyWisconsin preparedness program and NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS), is to remind people to be prepared for winter conditions that could threaten their safety.“The number one thing to do: make sure you have an emergency supply kit in your car – it could save your life,” says Brian Satula, Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator.Winter storms are considered deceptive killers because most deaths are indirectly related to the storm.

More money approved for winter road maintenance & salt...but how much?

MADISON (AP) — The Legislature's finance committee has agreed to give the Department of Transportation an additional $27.4 million to help county governments cover higher than expected winter road maintenance costs and salt purchases.The state reimburses counties for taking care of state roads.

Harsh winter is costing Wisconsin, and the state needs more money

MADISON (AP) — This year's harsh winter weather is causing the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to spend more than planned on plowing, salting and other expenses.The department next week will ask the Legislature to approve spending $27.3 million more than anticipated for expenses related to the long winter.The state contracts with counties to help maintain state highways in addition to county roads.

Wollersheim Winery says grapes "didn't stand a chance" this winter

SAUK CITY (AP) — The severe winter has resulted in significant crop losses for Wisconsin's largest winery.Wollersheim Winery owner Phillipe Coquard says he's used to Wisconsin winters, but his grape crop didn't stand a chance against this year's record-breaking stretch of below zero temperatures.

Storm brings nearly 18 inches of snow to NW Wis.

SUPERIOR (AP) — A spring snowstorm dropped nearly a foot and a half of new snow in some northwestern Wisconsin communities.The National Weather Service recorded 17.8 inches of snow near Superior and 17 inches near Ashland on Friday.

Winter's grip comes back to southeast Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A day after southeast Wisconsin basked in temperatures in the mid-50s, we're headed back to winter -- snow, cold temperatures and all.Here's a look at the FOX6 forecast for the next few days.