Duluth, MN – A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for northern Wisconsin, bringing snow and gusty winds to Ashland, Iron, and Sawyer counties on Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, the advisory is in effect from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT Wednesday. Snowfall between 1 and 4 inches is expected, with winds gusting up to 35 mph. The affected areas include Ashland, Hayward, Hurley, and surrounding tribal lands, including the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, the Bad River Reservation, and Madeline Island.
Hazardous travel conditions are likely, especially during the morning and evening commutes. Drivers should prepare for slippery roads and reduced visibility due to blowing snow.
Residents are advised to use caution while traveling and check Wisconsin’s 511 system (www.511wi.gov) for real-time road updates. The National Weather Service also provides snowfall graphics and forecast details at www.weather.gov/dlh/winter.
