Summary
A winter weather advisory is in effect for parts of the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest due to potential ice and snow. This weather system could disrupt travel after Christmas with slick roads and possible power outages. The storm is expected to ease by the weekend.
Key Facts
- A winter weather advisory affects the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest, including Wisconsin, Michigan, northern Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio.
- The storm system may bring freezing rain, sleet, and snow, leading to hazardous roads.
- Ice accumulation could reach up to a quarter-inch, increasing travel dangers and possibly causing power outages.
- Snowfall could range from 1 to 3 inches in the Upper Midwest and 3 to 6 inches near the eastern Great Lakes.
- Travel delays are possible on major highways and at airports due to snow and ice.
- Transportation agencies are treating roads, but conditions may worsen quickly.
- Improvement in weather conditions is expected by the weekend.
- Additional weather alerts may be announced as the situation develops.
