Hurley, Wisconsin – Lake effect snow is expected to bring up to 4 inches near U.S. Highway 2 tonight, prompting a Winter Weather Advisory through midnight Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, accumulating lake effect snow will continue along Wisconsin’s South Shore through early Monday morning. The heaviest snowfall is forecast across northern Iron County, particularly near Hurley, Upson and Saxon.
Forecasters expect an additional 3 to 4 inches in Hurley and Upson, with Saxon seeing 2 to 3 inches. Mellen may receive 1 to 2 inches, while Ashland, Bayfield and surrounding communities are expected to see less than 1 inch.
The Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 12 a.m. Monday for northern Iron County.
Road conditions may deteriorate along U.S. Highway 2, Wisconsin Highway 122 and connecting county roads as snowfall continues overnight. Snow-covered pavement and reduced visibility are possible during heavier bands, especially late Sunday evening into the early morning hours Monday.
Travelers between Hurley and Saxon could encounter changing road conditions within short distances due to localized lake effect bands. Drivers are urged to slow down and allow extra stopping distance.
Lake effect snow forms when cold air moves across Lake Superior’s relatively warmer waters, creating narrow bands of heavier snowfall that can produce sharp accumulation differences across small areas.
Overnight commuters and early Monday drivers should plan for slick stretches and reduced visibility before conditions gradually improve after daybreak.
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