Wisconsin – Slushy backroads will transition to widespread wet pavement across much of the state through Feb 23-27 as a warm front surges north and flips precipitation to rain.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, temperatures across the Upper Midwest are expected to trend near to slightly above seasonal averages during the Feb 23-27 period, while precipitation probabilities run above normal. As milder air pushes into Wisconsin, areas that recently dealt with snow will see a changeover to rain, especially in southern and eastern counties.
Milwaukee and communities along I-94 may experience steady rainfall that reduces visibility and creates ponding during peak commute hours. Madison and areas along I-39 could see lingering mixed precipitation at the onset before warmer air fully takes hold, leading to mainly rain. Green Bay and parts of northeast Wisconsin may hold onto cooler air longer, but even there, rain becomes more likely as the front advances.
WisDOT crews may monitor drainage systems where melting snow combined with rain could create localized street flooding. Drivers should slow down on wet pavement, avoid standing water and expect changing road conditions within short distances.
Additional updates may follow as the warmer, wetter pattern continues through Feb 23-27.
