Green Bay, WI – The first measurable snowfall of the season is expected to arrive tonight across north-central Wisconsin, with the National Weather Service (NWS) in Green Bay warning of rapidly deteriorating road conditions through Sunday.
According to the NWS, a band of lake effect snow will develop overnight, leading to light accumulations of up to one inch across much of north-central Wisconsin. Roads may become slick where snow melts and refreezes, especially on untreated surfaces.
By Sunday morning, forecasters expect more intense lake effect snow bands to develop, with peak snowfall rates near one inch per hour possible between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. The heaviest totals are forecast for Vilas County, where localized amounts could exceed two inches.
NWS meteorologists caution that travel may become hazardous during the most active periods of snowfall, particularly for drivers near Eagle River, Rhinelander, and Minocqua. Lingering snow showers are expected to continue into Sunday night before tapering off near Lake Michigan.
Drivers are urged to use caution, allow extra travel time, and stay updated on the latest forecasts through the weekend.
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