MILWAUKEE - The National Weather Service has now issued a winter storm warning for Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties to be in effect from 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 1 through 6 a.m. on Sunday. Monitor the complete FOX6 Weather Experts forecast for updates.
The NWS warning says heavy snow and blowing snow is expected. Total snow accumulations could be 4 to 9 inches -- highest near the lake. Winds will be gusting 25 to 35 mph – again, highest near the lake.
Travel will become very difficult, the alert says. Heavy snow and blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility.
Meanwhile, FOX6Now.com offers a variety of extremely useful weather tools to help you navigate the stormy season. They include the following:
FOX6 Storm Center app
FOX6 News app
FOX Weather app
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We have a host of maps and radars on the FOX6 Weather page that are updating regularly — to provide you the most accurate assessment of the weather. From a county-by-county view to the Midwest regional radar and a national view — it’s all there. All of these images are at the ready — just one click away.
SCHOOL AND BUSINESS CLOSINGS
When the weather gets a little dicey, schools and businesses may shut down. CLICK HERE to monitor the latest list of closings, cancellations, and delays reported in southeast Wisconsin.
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