Wisconsin winter storm watch Thursday into Friday; what to expect

The National Weather Service has issued a winter winter advisory for portions of southeast Wisconsin. It takes effect Thursday morning and runs through midday Friday.

The FOX6 Weather Experts say 2–4 inches of snow can be expected in most areas, while there is the potential for 4–6 inches over northern counties, including the northern lakeshore, due to possible lake enhancement and heavier snow.  As always, snowfall totals will likely be tweaked as new data comes in ahead of the storm. Stay tuned for changes.

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Snow showers will begin by mid-morning Thursday and then continue into at least Friday morning. The highest impacts will be Thursday evening and especially Friday morning. There is a possibility for lake enhancement and heavier snow on Thursday night, especially up north, so travel will be messy during that time frame. This will be heavy, wet snow as temperatures hover near or just below freezing.

FOX6 Weather Extras

Meanwhile, FOX6Now.com offers a variety of extremely useful weather tools to help you navigate the stormy season. They include the following: 

FOX6 Storm Center app

FOX6 News app

FOX Weather app

What is the FOX Model?

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FOX Weather Expert Tom Wachs explains the value of the FOX Model for our team -- and our viewers.

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Maps and radar

We have a host of maps and radars on the FOX6 Weather page that are updating regularly — to provide you the most accurate assessment of the weather. From a county-by-county view to the Midwest regional radar and a national view — it’s all there.

School and business closings

When the weather gets a little dicey, schools and businesses may shut down. Monitor the latest list of closings, cancellations, and delays reported in southeast Wisconsin.

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