Winter Weather

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Our bitter cold winter has a lot of people hoping we'll have a nice hot summer in 2014.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 50,000 tons of salt arrived in Milwaukee on Wednesday morning, February 5th, and not a moment too soon!

KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- Kenosha and Racine Counties took the brunt of our most recent snowstorm.

WHITEFISH BAY (WITI) -- Those to the south are still recovering from a snowstorm that crippled interstates in and around Atlanta.

WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Kids love it when school is cancelled, but making up those missed days -- not so much!

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With the severe cold weather, the Department of Administration (DOA) is reminding individuals about where to call for emergency heating assistance.“With this severe cold weather that is making its way through Wisconsin, it is crucial that our citizens know where they can turn for emergency heating assistance,” said DOA Secretary Mike Huebsch.Customers that need emergency heating assistance can contact:

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Whether it's by train, bus or plane, many travelers are having a hard time getting out of Milwaukee due to the weather conditions across the nation.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The 2013-2014 winter has been exceptionally cold -- everyone knows that.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The sun Monday did little to temper the relentless and brutal cold -- and it was expected to get worse on Tuesday.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker has declared a State of Emergency across Wisconsin because of a propane shortage in the state and the frigid temperatures.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says city buildings and facilities will remain open on Tuesday, January 28th despite the extreme cold -- but is urging city workers to check with their supervisors regarding the plan for Tuesday's work day.Mayor Barrett issued the following statement on Monday afternoon:"Due to the extreme inclement weather expected through (Tuesday), I am asking Department Heads to do everything possible to maintain a regular schedule of operations while safeguarding the health and welfare of City employees.While City buildings and facilities will remain open for service, employees engaged in operations which are of a non-critical nature as identified by the Department Heads should be given options to be excused from work using vacation, compensatory time off or other paid leave allowed under the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances or departmental work rules.Non-critical services are those which can be postponed or suspended temporarily without affecting the health, welfare or safety of the community.Department Heads shall afford flexibility for delayed reporting and/or early departure of employees as necessary.Requests from employees to make-up the time within the week or as needed by a department to ensure the continuity of services may be implemented at the discretion of the Department Heads.If there are changes in operations, please take the appropriate measures to notify the public in advance to minimize delays and unnecessary travel and waiting periods."Milwaukee County offices and buildings, including the Milwaukee County Courthouse will be closed on Tuesday.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) are reminding residents to take precautions as extreme cold temperatures and wind chills move into the area.The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an alert for the area, stating that cold temperatures and brisk winds may result in wind chills that could reach 20 to 35 below zero Sunday night into Monday morning, and 35 to 50 degrees below zero Monday night into Tuesday morning.A wind chill advisory begins 12 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, through 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27.

WAUKESHA (WITI) -- For many, Sunday was a last-minute rush before the arctic cold settles in.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Snow overnight and into Sunday morning made for slippery road conditions on Sunday morning, January 26th -- and crews were busy dealing with rollovers, wrecks and disabled vehicles.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Demand is abnormally high this year for propane gas.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The bitter cold we've seen this winter has affected people's energy bills!With the wicked cold we've had so far this winter, natural gas usage has been crazy high!Earlier this month, We Energies says it set records for single-day natural gas usage.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officially, it has only been "winter" for about a month, but it feels like it has lasted much longer!

SOUTH MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been a difficult winter for insurance companies!

LOMIRA (WITI) -- While drifting snow caused concern for many in southeast Wisconsin Tuesday night, others up north had some digging out to do.Fluffy snow piled up near Green Bay and down into parts of Fond du Lac and Dodge Counties.