With the onset of winter weather well overdue, the chance of the first flakes of snow seems well-timed for Winter Weather Awareness Week.
The National Weather Service has planned the observance since much earlier this year, but Mother Nature is timing it’s grand entrance perfectly with a strong weather system likely to introduce cold and snow to much of Wisconsin, adding to the other feature that makes winter the hazardous season that it is…strong winds.
Much of the emphasis from the National Weather Service so far is centered upon changes in terminology. “Wind Chill” is no longer being used in watches or warnings, replaced by “Extreme Cold” for the most serious weather, and “Cold Weather Advisory” replacing “Wind Chill Advisory”. A full summary is available here.
Meanwhile, attention is on the more immediate chance of seeing the first flakes of snow, which appear most likely Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. Uncertainty abounds, but reduced visibility could be the worst outcome overnight, with the chance for accumulations – especially on grassy ground – during the Thursday morning rush hour. For what it’s worth, the last time snow was recorded in Sheboygan County was back around March 22nd.
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