A wintry mix is coming to Wisconsin that could create slippery, slushy road conditions

A wintry mix of snow and rain is moving into southern Wisconsin Monday night through Tuesday morning, causing potential headaches during rush hour.

National Weather Service meteorologist Marcia Cronce said the forecast is still “somewhat approximate” at this time.

In Milwaukee, rain is expected to start between 9pm and midnight on November 17th. The rain is expected to end at noon on November 18.

Rain may turn to snow in some communities, including Milwaukee, but it’s not yet clear where. Cronce said it depends on where the precipitation band lines up.

“This is going to be a pretty narrow area of ​​snow accumulation,” Cronce said.

An inch or two of snow may accumulate on the ground in some areas, but it is expected to melt quickly, especially on highways.

Sleet could continue to fall Tuesday morning, creating slippery conditions for morning commuters. Cronce suggested checking the forecast for updates on Monday.

More rain is expected for the rest of the week. The chance of rain is forecast for Wednesday night through Saturday, with the highest chance on Thursday.

November temperatures are at normal levels

Temperatures will be mild this week, but that’s normal for this time of year in Milwaukee. Hot weather is expected to peak at 51 degrees on Thursday.

Normal high temperatures for this week in November hover around 46 degrees. based on historical NWS data.

“This is our transition season,” Cronce said. “Cold weather is not far away…any dynamic system like this can pull in colder air and easily turn rain into snow.”

Winter driving tips from Wisconsin DOT

Wisconsin Department of Transportation provides the following tips For driving in slippery winter conditions:

• Be especially careful on bridge decks and overpasses that may be slippery.

• Most accidents and slides that occur during the winter months are caused by drivers going too fast for the conditions. Note that posted speed limits apply to ideal conditions.

• Sudden braking may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Use the brakes early and carefully.

• Never use cruise control in winter weather.

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This article first appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: A wintry mix could create slippery, slushy roads in Wisconsin this week