Snow continues to move into Wisconsin, some areas could see up to 15 inches
Benita Mathew
Fond du Lac Reporter
It will be a white Easter for many Wisconsinites as snow continues to spread across the state.
Northern Wisconsin has already received a few inches of snow as of Sunday afternoon and it is expected to continue until Monday. The storm will move through central Wisconsin early Sunday evening and continue overnight, heading into the Fox Valley Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Ashwaubenon. The snow will end by Monday night.
Areas in central and northern Wisconsin can expect to see around half a foot of snow. Roy Eckberg, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Ashwaubenon, said areas near Wausaukee in northeastern Wisconsin could see up to 15 inches of snow.
With temperatures forecasted to drop into the mid-20s Sunday night in central and northern Wisconsin, drivers can expect to see icy roads, Eckberg said. The Marathon County Sheriff's Office said there have already been several reports of crashes.
Cities further south, including the Fox Valley, will see accumulations of about an inch of snow.
Strong winds up to 45 mph will also continue and could knock down power lines and trees, bringing possible lakeside flooding, according to the weather service.
A wind advisory is in place for the Fox Valley until 7 p.m.
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for portions of central and northern Wisconsin until 4 p.m. Monday. A winter weather advisory is in effect for cities further south, including Stevens Point, Shawano, Plover and Waupaca, until 4 p.m. Monday.
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