12 Dec 2018 | 01:02 AM UTC
US: Winter storm forecast for Wisconsin, northern Illinois December 12
Winter storm forecast to hit northern Illinois and Wisconsin on December 12; morning commute and flight disruptions possible
Event
The US National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter weather advisory for northern Illinois and Wisconsin, including Madison, Milwaukee, and northern suburbs of Chicago, effective from around 03:00 to noon (local time) on Wednesday, December 12. Mixed precipitation of freezing rain and snow is expected to fall across the area and icy conditions are expected. Transportation disruptions, included adverse driving conditions, traffic congestion, and flight delays, are possible.
Advice
Individuals in the affected areas are advised to monitor local weather reports, confirm flight statuses, maintain flexible itineraries, and anticipate transportation disruptions.