Part of Southeast Wisconsin Faces Freezing Rain Threat Overnight A winter weather advisory has been issued for parts of southeast Wisconsin, warning of freezing rain expected to impact the region from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Thursday. The advisory covers areas north of Interstate 94, including Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Washington, and Dodge counties. Meteorologists with WeatherWatch 12 predict the freezing rain will develop overnight as a weather system moves into the region, creating hazardous travel conditions for the morning commute. The freezing rain is expected to produce ice accumulations ranging from a trace to one-quarter of an inch, with some localized areas potentially seeing higher amounts. Most of the icing is anticipated on elevated surfaces, such as bridges, overpasses, and sidewalks, as recent warmer temperatures may keep road surfaces near or just above freezing. However, these areas could become slick by early Thursday morning, posing risks for drivers. The National Weather Service has advised motorists to slow down and allow extra travel time, especially for those in northern counties. While the metro areas of Waukesha, Brookfield, Milwaukee, and its suburbs are unlikely to experience ice buildup, secondary roads and untreated surfaces may face slick conditions. The freezing rain is expected to arrive after midnight, with temperatures hovering around 32 degrees Fahrenheit in Elkhart Lake and just above freezing elsewhere. The weather system is part of a broader pattern that will bring widespread precipitation overnight, with rainfall amounts exceeding an inch by Thursday afternoon. Conditions are projected to improve later Thursday morning as temperatures rise above freezing, transitioning precipitation to plain rain.#washington #fond_du_lac #sheboygan #ozaukee #dodge_county
SSM Health Announces Weather-Related Facility Adjustments SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac has announced adjustments to its services due to severe weather conditions impacting the region. The organization emphasized that patient safety remains its top priority, along with the safety of its communities and staff. As blizzard-like conditions persist, SSM Health has decided to temporarily modify operations. Patients will be contacted to discuss options for telehealth visits or rescheduling. Several locations and services have been closed, including the Fond du Lac Regional Clinic locations in Fond du Lac, North Fond du Lac, FDL West, Waupun, Ripon, Fox Lake, Campbellsport, Brownsville, and Mt. Calvary. Additionally, the SSM Health Express Clinic at 145 N. Main Street in Fond du Lac is closed. Other closed services include St. Agnes Hospital’s Cardio Diagnostics, Pacemaker Clinic, Respiratory Therapy, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Adult Day Services, SSM Health Treffert Center/SSM Health Treffert Studios, Speech/Occupational/Physical Therapies in Fond du Lac, Ripon, and Waupun. Cancer Care Services, In-Home Hospice/Home Care Visits, and Pain Care are also closed. Despite these closures, surgical and procedural visits, including endoscopies, will continue. Dialysis services in Waupun and Beaver Dam remain open. Emergency care is available at all SSM Health emergency rooms. Express Virtual Care is operational from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. for minor illnesses, accessible via ssmhealth.com/visitnow. Patients are advised to check ssmhealth.com or the SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac Facebook page for updates on closures or delays. A dedicated Patient Weather Information Hotline is available at 608-280-4515 or toll-free at 866-305-3326.#ssm_health #greater_fond_du_lac #fond_du_lac #ssm_health_express_clinic #ssm_health_treffert_center
