...A PROLONGED WINTER WEATHER EVENT IS EXPECTED THROUGH THE LAST HALF OF THE WEEKEND AND THROUGH MONDAY... .A strong late winter storm system is expected to impact southern Wisconsin during the last half of the weekend in 3 phases: The first phase will run from Saturday night into Sunday morning and will feature a Winter Weather Advisory. During this time, snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected in the advisory area along with the potential for a up to a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation. The second phase is then expected from Sunday late morning into Sunday afternoon as warm air causes a transition to rain over a majority of southern Wisconsin. Thunderstorms may occur during this time. The last phase will then run from late Sunday afternoon through Monday as cold air then wraps back into the area and heavy banded snow moves in. Snowfall totals from 5 to 9 inches will result. A light glaze of ice may also occur, especially over central and east central Wisconsin. Wind gusts up to 45 mph will cause blowing snow and visibility restrictions. Hazardous travel is expected during both headline time frames. * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible. A light glaze of ice may occur. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph causing blowing snow and visibility restrictions. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. …

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. …