SE Wisconsin 'Blizzard-Like' Storm: Timing, road conditions and snowfall totals (2024)

Closings | Interactive Radar | Weather Watch Map Room | Traffic ConditionsSoutheast Wisconsin faces a different storm from Tuesday's and is predicted to be significantly worse. Conditions favor the snow to persist, with post-snowfall winds contributing to blowing and drifting that will impact travel. Avoid travel on Friday if possible, especially from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is expected to be the worst travel window. Winds gusting up to 50 miles per hour will create challenging conditions. Accumulations for the entire area, including along the lake shore, are estimated at 10 to 14 inches. SATURDAY9:31 p.m. - We Energies says they've restored power to nearly 190,000 customers. and will continue until the job is complete. Customers without power and in need of shelter can call 211 for assistance.8:37 p.m. - The City of Milwaukee DPW says crews are working around the clock to keep roads safe and passable. A fresh crew will be in at 9 p.m. The DPW says "We understand that some side streets have not been addressed yet. We are still working and will get to those. That is the goal for tonight. That is why a snow emergency has been called. A snow emergency will be in effect in the City of Milwaukee from 10 p.m. tonight January 13 until 6 a.m. January 15. There is no parking allowed on main streets from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and alternate side parking will be required on side streets from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. In addition to clearing streets crews are also responding to emergency tree calls as there has been tree damage across the city. We can only prioritize imminent danger and risk to public safety calls at this time. Such as a tree or unmovable limb blocking a street. For fastest response for those issues please call 286-CITY. We just ask that residents please be patient with us. This is challenging operation. We understand that it is also challenging for residents. All streets will be cleared and calls for service will be addressed. We will continue to work around the clock."5:27 - According to the city of Milwaukee DPW, a snow emergency is in effect for the city of Milwaukee from 10 p.m. on Saturday until 6 a.m. on Jan. 15. No parking on main streets and alternate side parking is required on side street between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.4:00 p.m. We Energies says they've restored power to more than 160,000 customers. They are working non-stop but gusty winds and slick roads are impacting travel times and restoration efforts. They estimate 85% of customers who lost power will have it restored by the end of Saturday. 98% of customers will be restored by Sunday night. The remaining customers without service will have their power restored or assigned a crew by Monday morning.1:55 p.m. We Energies restored power to about 30,000 customers since early this morning. Over 100,000 customers were without power around 2 a.m. Now, just over 70,000 customers are without power. We Energies says they hope to restore power to most customers tonight or sometime tomorrow. 1:20 p.m. The Milwaukee Department of Public Works has crews responding to calls for fallen trees. All tree-related public safety calls, such as trees blocking the road, should be called into 414-286-2489. Public works crews are also working to clear residential roads. 8:00 a.m. 90,000 We Energies customers are still without power. 12 News Nick Bohr shared this video of streetlights out at 124th and Watertown Plank in Elm Grove.6:00 a.m. The Milwaukee Department of Public Works is now working on clearing residential streets. The DPW issued the update just before 6 a.m. Crews are focusing on maintaining driving lanes on main streets, clearing turn and parking lanes and clearing curb to curb on residential streets. The DPW had a crew of 100 people working through the night. The DPW is also salting ahead of an extreme temperature drop Saturday into Sunday. 5:15 a.m. We Energies restored power to over 5,000 customers between 4:15 and 5:30 a.m. 94,106 customers are still without power, and 1,071 total outages are being reported. That includes 41,000 each in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties. 4:15 a.m. Almost 100,000 customers are without power statewide, according to the We Energies outage map. 99,178 customers are without power, and 1,100 total outages have been reported. That includes 45,000 in Waukesha County and 41,000 in Milwaukee County. 4:00 a.m Additional light snowfall expected. Slippery roads and reduced visibility from blowing snow will make travel dangerous.2:00 a.m. Winter Storm Warning is in effect until Saturday at noon.FRIDAY8:38 p.m. — The Hartland Fire Department says they're without power at their station and their non-emergency phone line is also out. The fire department is asking residents to stay home if they're able to. Call 911 if there is an emergency.8:20 p.m. — DPW will deploy additional plows tonight to support 100 regular drivers. With snow falling constantly, streets quickly get snowed on again. Crews will stay working until the snow has stopped and all streets are clear. 8 p.m. — We Energies reports more outages have been reported and will likely continue to receive more reports into the morning. As of now, We Energies has restored power to more than 60 thousand customers. 4:15 p.m. Sheriff's deputies on patrol in both Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties have been answering calls for help on the freeways practically non-stop during the snowstorm on Friday.In Milwaukee County, the MCSO reports 26 crashes as of 4pm on Friday. Deputies also responded to at least 50 disabled vehicles along the interstates. In Waukesha County, through 3pm on Friday, deputies responded to 19 crashes, 41 vehicles in ditches, stuck or disabled.5:00 p.m. — We Energies posted on X that they've restored power to more than 30,000 customers. For more information on power outages in southeast Wisconsin, or to report an outage click here. 4:59 p.m. — Nearly half of the flights at Milwaukee Mitchell International airport on Friday have been cancelled or delayed. FlightAware.com reports 2,788 cancellations nationwide. In Milwaukee, 109 flights were cancelled, which is 42% of the scheduled flights. An additional 16 flights were delayed, accounting for 8% of the scheduled flights. Milwaukee Mitchell remains open as airport snow removal crews continue to work 12-hour shifts, de-icing and spreading sand to keep the runways open. 2:14 p.m. — The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning in Sheboygan and Fond du Lac Counties. The Weather Watch 12 Team is tracking heavy snow continuing to fall across the area. Many spots, especially inland, are already over half a foot of snow. We're at the halfway point of the storm right now. 1:41 p.m. — Chief Meteorologist Mark Baden issued the latest snowfall total forecast: 1:31 p.m. — The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner is investigating the death of a 69-year-old who went unresponsive while snow blowing outside his Franklin home. 1:14p.m.— TRAFFIC ALERT: I-43 North CLOSED beyond Ramp from WIS 164 because of a jackknifed semi. We're working to find out more about the crash. 1:11 p.m. — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is warning about worsening road conditions across the state. 12:39 p.m. — WISN 12 viewer Correne Wilson shared this picture showing about 6 inches of snowfall in Burlington. Meteorologist Molly Bernard says it’s one of the higher snow fall reports in the area but we’re bracing for more. 12:00 p.m. — Milwaukee's Department of Public Works gives an update on snow clearing operations. 11:50 a.m. — The City of Waukesha has declared a snow emergency effective from 10:00 p.m. Friday through Noon on Saturday. 11:43 a.m. — 12 News Cyreia Sandlin is tracking deteriorating conditions on I41. 11:23 a.m. — The City of Milwaukee Health Department will close early due to worsening weather. 11:10 a.m. — Milwaukee County has extended the snow emergency through Saturday, January 13th. 10:44 a.m. — City Hall and other general city offices will close at noon. City employees will work remotely through the afternoon.10:26 a.m. — DPW crews are concentrating on main streets at this time. 10:00 a.m. — Wauwatosa declares a snow emergency starting at 12 p.m. on Jan. 12, through 12 p.m. on Jan. 13. Parking is not allowed on city streets.Garbage and recycling collection are happening on Jan 12.The Wauwatosa Public Library and City Hall are closed starting at 12 pm on Jan 12, 2024. The Drop Off Center is closed on Jan 13, 2024.

Closings | Interactive Radar | Weather Watch Map Room | Traffic Conditions

Southeast Wisconsin faces a different storm from Tuesday's and is predicted to be significantly worse. Conditions favor the snow to persist, with post-snowfall winds contributing to blowing and drifting that will impact travel.

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Avoid travel on Friday if possible, especially from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is expected to be the worst travel window. Winds gusting up to 50 miles per hour will create challenging conditions.

Accumulations for the entire area, including along the lake shore, are estimated at 10 to 14 inches.

SATURDAY

9:31 p.m. - We Energies says they've restored power to nearly 190,000 customers. and will continue until the job is complete. Customers without power and in need of shelter can call 211 for assistance.

8:37 p.m. - The City of Milwaukee DPW says crews are working around the clock to keep roads safe and passable. A fresh crew will be in at 9 p.m. The DPW says "We understand that some side streets have not been addressed yet. We are still working and will get to those. That is the goal for tonight. That is why a snow emergency has been called. A snow emergency will be in effect in the City of Milwaukee from 10 p.m. tonight January 13 until 6 a.m. January 15. There is no parking allowed on main streets from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and alternate side parking will be required on side streets from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. In addition to clearing streets crews are also responding to emergency tree calls as there has been tree damage across the city. We can only prioritize imminent danger and risk to public safety calls at this time. Such as a tree or unmovable limb blocking a street. For fastest response for those issues please call 286-CITY. We just ask that residents please be patient with us. This is challenging operation. We understand that it is also challenging for residents. All streets will be cleared and calls for service will be addressed. We will continue to work around the clock."

5:27 - According to the city of Milwaukee DPW, a snow emergency is in effect for the city of Milwaukee from 10 p.m. on Saturday until 6 a.m. on Jan. 15. No parking on main streets and alternate side parking is required on side street between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

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A Snow Emergency is in effect for the @cityofmilwaukee from 10PM January 13 until 6AM January 15. No parking on main streets and alternate side parking required on side streets between 10PM and 6AM. Posted street signs take precedence. Visit https://t.co/XE9JeQ7LMw. pic.twitter.com/AzUerOf4vc
— City of Milwaukee - DPW (@milwaukeedpw) January 13, 2024

4:00 p.m. We Energies says they've restored power to more than 160,000 customers. They are working non-stop but gusty winds and slick roads are impacting travel times and restoration efforts. They estimate 85% of customers who lost power will have it restored by the end of Saturday. 98% of customers will be restored by Sunday night. The remaining customers without service will have their power restored or assigned a crew by Monday morning.

1:55 p.m. We Energies restored power to about 30,000 customers since early this morning. Over 100,000 customers were without power around 2 a.m. Now, just over 70,000 customers are without power. We Energies says they hope to restore power to most customers tonight or sometime tomorrow.

1:20 p.m. The Milwaukee Department of Public Works has crews responding to calls for fallen trees. All tree-related public safety calls, such as trees blocking the road, should be called into 414-286-2489. Public works crews are also working to clear residential roads.

8:00 a.m. 90,000 We Energies customers are still without power. 12 News Nick Bohr shared this video of streetlights out at 124th and Watertown Plank in Elm Grove.

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Nearly 100,000 customers waking up without power this morning in southeastern Wisconsin. We’re live in Elm Grove on an expanded @WISN12News this morning. #WISN12 #Waukesha County. pic.twitter.com/SEBdlTTJow
— Nick Bohr (@NickBohrWISN) January 13, 2024