Prolonged rain Tuesday, followed by snow on Wednesday across southern Wisconsin
Moderate-to-heavy rain is in the forecast across the southern two-thirds of Wisconsin, including in the Milwaukee area. Meanwhile, most communities in the northern third of the state will be under a Winter Storm Warning or Winter Weather Advisory.
In the Milwaukee area, scattered to isolated showers are possible throughout Tuesday morning before rain ramps up in the mid-to-late afternoon, said Milwaukee-Sullivan National Weather Service meteorologist Benjamin Sheppard. About 1-to-2 inches of rain is expected across southern Wisconsin before transitioning to snow beginning mid-morning on Wednesday.
In Milwaukee, 1-to-1.5 inches of rain is in the forecast, with greater totals northwest of the city. Peak rainfall will begin earlier further west.
"We expect a prolonged moderate rainfall event, with maybe some brief periods of heavy rain," Sheppard said. "So, in general, it's not that heavy. But, the caveat is that there is a deep layer of frost in the soil, and that's going to make it difficult for the soil to absorb the water like it normally would."
"As a result, we do expect some 'ponding' of the water and potentially a few rivers to reach the bankfull or even potentially minor flood stage. Generally, we don't expect that to be too impactful, just more of a nuisance."
Around Milwaukee, rain is expected to transition over to snow in the early-to-mid afternoon on Wednesday, Sheppard said. This change-over will move northwest to southeast across the state, meaning snow is slated to start in the mid-morning in the Wisconsin Dells area and around noon in Madison.
Snow accumulation is unlikely in Milwaukee, Sheppard said; only about a "trace" to 0.2 inches is expected in the area. There is about a 25% chance for more than 2 inches of snow in the Madison area and an over 60% chance near Wisconsin Dells. Snowfall will taper off from northwest to southeast, leaving most parts of the state dry by Wednesday evening, Sheppard said.
Additionally, 20-25 mph winds, with gusts up to 40 mph, are slated to begin around noon on Wednesday in the region and last through early Thursday morning.
"These gusts on their own are not going to be particularly impactful, but for areas northwest of Madison ― where you have the better potential for some light snow accumulations ― if you combine that slushy, wet snow with the winds, that could lead to some hazardous travel conditions, especially for high-profile vehicles," Sheppard explained.
A Winter Storm Warning and a Winter Weather Advisory are in effect across northwestern and north-central Wisconsin. Areas under the warning could see between 4 and 10 inches of snow, Sheppard said. It is possible for some rain to mix in at times in these regions, but it is mainly expected to be a snow event.
More information about counties affected by the warning or advisory, as well as when they are in effect, can be found using the interactive map below.
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City of Waukesha The drop-off center on Sentry Drive will be open Tuesday 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and normal hours on Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Standard fees will apply, and the center is cash only. The city asks residents to consider delaying non-emergency collections of bulky items if possible. Non-bulky items should be bagged. Bulky item pickups can be scheduled by calling John's Disposal at 262-473-4700. Do not surround garbage carts with loose debris. More information can be found on the city's Facebook page. City of Wauwatosa Special debris cleanup starts Aug. 11, which could last one week or longer. The drop-off center at 11100 W. Walnut Rd. is open Monday to Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and until 4 p.m. on Wednesday. There is no fee to drop off flood-related debris. More information is available on the city's website. City of West Allis The Municipal Yard at 6300 W. 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Contact We Energies to disconnect, reconnect power We Energies recommends assuming basement flood water is energized, even if it's a small amount on the floor. We Energies customers can disconnect power by calling 800-662-4797 before starting cleanup activities. Call the same number to reconnect to power or report an outage. More information can be found on We Energies' website. HAWS offers temporary pet housing for Waukesha County residents Waukesha County residents in need of temporary pet housing can contact 262-542-8851, extension 0. The Humane Animal Welfare Society can also help with pet food and pet supplies. You can visit HAWS at 701 Northview Road for assistance. Journal Sentinel reporters Maia Pandey and Cailey Gleeson contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: A list of flooding resources, drop-off sites for Milwaukee, suburbs
