An evolving winter storm has both mariners and landlubbers on watch as conditions intensify over Wisconsin and adjacent areas.
The Nation Weather Service now says that a mix of rain, snow and sleet will transition between one another between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning, and powerful east winds of 25-35 knots, gusting up to 50 knots will whip up waves of 8 to 14 feet, threatening to capsize or damage vessels on open waters.
The Winter Weather Advisory, which affects counties including Manitowoc, Sheboygan and Ozaukee westward, runs from 9 p.m. Wednesday until 7 a.m. Thursday and suggests wet snow accumulations of 2-5 inches, driven upon easterly winds of 25 to 35 miles per hour, while the Storm Warning on Lake Michigan which affects offshore waters from Milwaukee County northward, is in effect from 10 p.m. Wednesday until 4 a.m Thursday.
It’s still likely that areas close to Lake Michigan could escape with snowfall of perhaps one inch, while those further inland such as in Plymouth could see four or more inches by morning.
In any case, a trend towards colder weather is in store, and any snow that does accumulate could well be in place all next week, enhancing the chance of a White Christmas.
