Wisconsin – Snow sweeps sideways across open farmland this morning, piling quickly along shoulders and turning familiar routes hazy and white. Wind rattles signs and pushes loose snow back across plowed lanes, making travel unpredictable early in the day.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through 6 p.m. Monday for Fond du Lac and Sheboygan counties. Snow totals between 3 and 6 inches are expected, with wind gusts up to 50 mph producing blowing snow and visibility as low as one-quarter mile at times.
Road conditions are already deteriorating along I-43, Highway 23, and Highway 57, especially in exposed areas between Fond du Lac, Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Oostburg, and Howards Grove. Gusty winds continue to loft snow back onto roads, reducing visibility quickly even after plows pass through.
The combination of steady snowfall and strong winds could push conditions close to blizzard criteria through the morning commute. Drivers should expect slick bridges, drifting snow, and sudden whiteouts. To be fair, short trips may still be possible, but conditions can change fast after midday bursts of snow.
As colder air settles in tonight, untreated roads may refreeze, increasing the risk of black ice heading into Tuesday morning. That timing overlaps with year-end and New Year’s travel, adding another layer of concern for drivers planning trips into New Year’s Eve Wednesday and New Year’s Day 2026.
Officials urge delaying travel when possible, securing loose outdoor items, and carrying winter emergency supplies if heading out.
