ALERT DAYs: Friday for strong winds, the weekend for winter storm A significant weather event is expected to impact Wisconsin this week, with strong winds forecast for Friday and a winter storm set to arrive over the weekend. The National Weather Service has issued alerts for both events, urging residents to prepare for potentially hazardous conditions. The first major development will be a rain/snow mix moving into the state later Thursday afternoon, lasting through Friday afternoon. This system will bring breezy conditions with wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour in southern Wisconsin from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Winds will shift from the southwest to the northwest during the day, creating challenging travel conditions. While the precipitation will be light, the high wind warning highlights the potential for widespread power outages and downed trees due to the damaging gusts. The more severe weather system will arrive over the weekend, bringing a large winter storm to the Midwest beginning Saturday night. The storm’s path will affect Chicagoland and northwestern Indiana, placing southern Wisconsin in a prime location for significant snowfall. The freezing line will play a critical role in determining precipitation types, with areas north of the line likely to see snow throughout the weekend. South of the line, a rain/snow mix may transition to all snow by Sunday evening. Snowfall amounts are still uncertain, but southern Wisconsin should prepare for at least 6 inches of wet, heavy snow. Some regions, particularly in the northeast, could receive between 1 and 2 feet of accumulation. Wind chills will drop to 30 degrees Fahrenheit, with temperatures hovering around 30 degrees during the day. Visibility may become severely reduced due to blowing snow, and travel could become nearly impossible.#national_weather_service #wisconsin #chicagoland #interstate_94 #winter_storm
Dozens of Massachusetts schools cancel or delay classes for Friday due to weather Several school districts in Massachusetts and New Hampshire have canceled or postponed classes for Friday following a fresh round of snow, sleet, and freezing rain. The storm system, driven by colder air moving southward from the north, is expected to create hazardous and icy conditions, particularly during the morning commute. The Boston metropolitan area is forecast to receive approximately one inch of snow, while regions in the northern part of the state could see up to five inches of accumulation. These conditions have prompted multiple school districts to take precautionary measures, including canceling or delaying classes to ensure student safety. A detailed list of affected schools and the status of closures or delays can be found by visiting the provided link. The weather event underscores the ongoing challenges posed by winter storms, with transportation and daily routines disrupted across the region.#winter_storm #weather_event #school_closures #massachusetts_schools #new_hampshire_schools
First Alert Issued Ahead of Another Messy Winter Storm Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of New England, covering the period from late Thursday through midday Friday. The National Weather Service has warned of a significant storm system moving in, bringing a mix of rain, snow, and ice. High temperatures are expected to remain in the upper 30s on Thursday before colder conditions take over overnight. The storm is set to bring a late-week pause in the spring-like temperatures, though much of the region will see a return to colder conditions. A warming trend is anticipated after the system passes, with temperatures climbing this weekend and potentially reaching the 50s and even the 60s by early next week. This marks a departure from the below-normal temperatures that have dominated much of February, with the average for this time of year typically around 42 degrees. The storm’s impact will be most severe in southern New England, where rain and freezing rain are expected to begin on Thursday afternoon. As colder air moves in during the evening, freezing rain and sleet will become more widespread, particularly along and north of the Massachusetts Pike. These conditions are likely to create hazardous travel situations, especially during the morning commute on Friday. The National Weather Service has already issued advisories for the affected areas, urging residents to prepare for slippery roads and potential power outages. The storm system is expected to bring a mix of precipitation, with ice and snow accumulation possible in certain regions. While the exact timing and intensity of the storm are still being monitored, the forecast indicates a significant disruption to daily activities.#national_weather_service #winter_storm #new_england #massachusetts_pike #spring_transition
