Impactful snow likely for Wisconsin Saturday; what to expect

Wisconsin has been no stranger to March snowfall this yr, and it is trying probably for an additional spherical on Saturday, March 25. 

Late Friday night time, March 24, by Saturday afternoon, heavy, moist snow would be the principal concern as a low passes to our south. Many areas have an excellent likelihood of selecting up at the least 4 inches. If we recover from 7 inches of snow from this technique, it will be our first 20-plus-inch snowfall March since 1965. It will additionally put us within the High 10 snowiest Marches on document. 

This method begins late Friday night time with the primary bands of snow shifting in and turning into widespread by midnight. Count on a fast discount of visibility as we start to see flakes fly. 

Skyvision Plus for midnight Saturday, March 25

The heaviest accumulation interval will probably be from early to late morning Saturday as essentially the most intense charges transfer by. At instances, charges at an inch per hour might be attainable, however because of the temperature and the way moist the snow might be, compaction will happen rapidly. 

Skyvision Plus for 6am Saturday, March 25

Skyvision Plus for Saturday afternoon, March 25

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Snowfall begins to taper off within the early afternoon Saturday, and gusty winds take its place. Particularly on elevated and grassy surfaces, increased totals might be attainable.