Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Milwaukee are putting their efforts toward tackling some of the most difficult-to-predict events of most seasons – a late winter/early spring storm that has the potential to satisfy most any weather desire in a fashion similar to Charlie’s Chocolate Factory, and with similarly unpredictable results. But that won’t stop a good meteorologist from doing his or her appointed duty.
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As of now, it appears that rain will be the most noticeable feature of weather moving through our area beginning Wednesday morning, and it’s not out-of-the-question that some small, garden-variety hail could also fall from the clouds. However a second round of thunderstorms with more energy could produce something approaching damaging hail later in the afternoon near the border with Illinois. Closer to home, Sheboygan County will be more likely to experience a changeover from rain, through thunderstorms after 4 p.m., to all snow by 10:00. But by then, most of the storm’s moisture will be spent, leaving only light snow and winds gusting to near 40 mph in its wake.
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With spring arriving early Thursday morning, the wake of the storm will abide by the season and not plunge us into arctic cold. Rather, a day spent near 40 degrees will be followed by a quick recovery to temperatures in the low 50s by Friday afternoon, making quick work of any light snow accumulation. But by Sunday, a cold, partially-frozen, messy mix may again beg the question of whether or not spring really, truly has arrived per the equinox.
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