A robust and powerful winter storm will continue to bring heavy snowfall and gusty winds, leading to potential blizzard conditions across parts of Wisconsin on Friday.

What You Need To Know

  • Snow continues throughout the day Friday

  • Blizzard conditions are likely in parts of the state

  • Wind gusts could reach up to 50 mph

  • Significant snowfall accumulation is expected

A high-impact winter storm will continue to bear down on Wisconsin through early Saturday. Every county in Wisconsin is included in some type of winter weather alert.

Winter Storm Warnings continue through Saturday afternoon for most counties in the Badger State for the threat of heavy snow with six or more inches of accumulation expected.

A Blizzard Warning is also in effect for Ashland and Bayfield Counties in northwest Wisconsin, Grant County in southwestern Wisconsin, and for multiple counties in northeastern Wisconsin for wind gusts as high as 50 mph along with snow and blowing snow that will dramatically reduce visibility. Road conditions will continue to deterroriate on Friday. Travel is not advised.

Heavy snow is likely through the remainder of Friday with the chance of some brief mixing along the lakeshore in far eastern Milwauke, Racine and Kenosha Counties. The snow will become more moderate to light overnight, eventually wrapping up by midday Saturday. A few lingering snow showers will still be possible through Saturday afternoon and evening, but the widespread snow will end during the first half of the day.

Besides falling snow, wind gusts up to 50 mph will cause snow to blow and drift, creating additional travel hazards and leading to the potential for downed trees and power lines, which may cause power outages.

There is still a high probability that much of southern and eastern Wisconsin will see at least six inches of snow with amounts up to about 12 inches. Lake enhanced snowfall is likely inland from Lake Michigan where some snowfall totals could surpass one foot.

We will continue to bring you updates on this winter storm on-air and online and will have you covered until this storm system exits the state. Travel will be dangerous throughout the day on Friday, so if you do have to be on the roads, exercise extreme caution and prepare for poor road conditions.

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