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
