First Alert Weather Day for Ice Storm Threatens Region with Potential for Significant Ice Accumulation A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Thursday as an ice storm is expected to bring significant ice accumulation to the region, with potential power outages and travel disruptions. The National Weather Service has warned of hazardous conditions, including freezing rain and sleet, which could lead to icy roads and reduced visibility. A follow-up First Alert is also in place for Friday night into Saturday morning, with another round of freezing rain anticipated. Cool temperatures are expected to persist through the holiday weekend and into the following week. The storm system is expected to bring a mix of wintry precipitation, starting with snow in the Northwoods before transitioning to freezing rain and sleet. Temperatures are projected to remain near or below freezing throughout Thursday, with the most severe ice accumulation likely between Highway 8 and Highway 10. Communities in this area could see ice totals ranging from 0.25 to 0.50 inches, while areas north of Highway 8 and south of Highway 10 may experience lighter accumulations of 0.10 to 0.33 inches. Snowfall is expected to remain under an inch for most of north central Wisconsin, with the northernmost regions possibly receiving slightly more. Freezing rain is forecasted to begin early Thursday morning, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during the early afternoon. The freezing rain is expected to taper off by midday south of Highway 10, around Highway 29 by early afternoon, and finally in the Northwoods by evening. This timeline means that the most vulnerable areas will be under the worst conditions during the early part of the day.#national_weather_service #first_alert_weather_day #highway_8 #highway_10 #northwoods
