UPDATE: A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect for Goodhue County from midnight Wednesday until 9 a.m. Wednesday. Rain is set to transition into snow tonight, raising urgent concerns for travelers and residents.
As conditions worsen, winds are expected to pick up significantly from the west/northwest, with gusts reaching between 35-45 mph. Areas along and north of I-90 face the highest likelihood of accumulating snow, particularly in North Central Wisconsin. Snowfall will be light and fluffy, but the strong winds will likely cause it to blow around, leading to reduced visibility—an important safety concern for holiday travel.
Residents should prepare for a significant drop in temperatures on Wednesday, with highs only reaching the 20s to low 30s and lows plunging into the teens to low 20s. Wind chills are projected to be the coldest of the season, with apparent temperatures dipping to single digits or even near zero by Thursday and Friday mornings.
Authorities urge the public to monitor local weather updates and exercise caution while traveling in impacted areas. This advisory underscores the potential for hazardous conditions, particularly for those hitting the roads for holiday plans.
Stay tuned for further updates as this situation develops.
