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Snow plows expected to be active Sunday & Monday in Madison
3+ hour, 26+ min ago (186+ words) MADISON (WKOW) " The City of Madison is warning drivers to prepare for challenging travel conditions Monday as heavy, wet snow and strong winds are expected to hit the city Sunday night leading into Monday morning. "The snow will be very…...
Wisconsin Weather Festival brought science and storms to life
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (184+ words) MADISON, (WKOW) " Weather enthusiasts gathered in Madison for the second annual Wisconsin Weather Festival, part of the 10-day Wisconsin Science Festival. Visitors met experts, handled meteorological equipment, and tried making their own forecasts. "This is part of the Wisconsin Science…...
Madison snowplow update: Expect slippery roads as snow continues to fall
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (242+ words) MADISON, (WKOW) " Citywide plowing is nearing completion as scheduled, even as snow continues to blanket the area on Saturday. Streets Division plows remain active on the roads, urging residents to prepare for snow-covered and slippery conditions throughout the day. The…...
More snow anticipated in Madison Friday evening
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (169+ words) MADISON (WKOW) " More snow is expected this afternoon, potentially disrupting the evening commute, according to a press release from the Streets Division. Snow plows will be active throughout the storm, and drivers are urged to travel cautiously. Some forecast models…...
City of Madison plows ready for potential snowfall Thursday evening
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (118+ words) MADISON (WKOW) " The city of Madison is bracing for potential travel disruptions as snow is expected to fall Thursday evening. The Streets Division will be working continuously to monitor and respond as snowfall occurs in the coming hours. Snowfall could…...
Massive snow sculpture returns to the Madison area
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (320+ words) MADISON, (WKOW) " A new snow sculpture is taking shape in Madison with an Olympic theme. This year, a bobsled will be the centerpiece, allowing visitors to sit inside the unit itself. "We're building a snow sculpture. I think this year's…...
Madison Streets Division prepares for light snow on New Year's Eve
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (111+ words) MADISON (WKOW) " Another bout of light snow is expected to impact travel this New Year's Eve. Madison Streets Division crews have been dispatched to manage road conditions. The 27 Storm Track team predicts less than an inch of snow, tapering off…...
Tracking our warmest weather in weeks
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (157+ words) While some added cloud cover this afternoon helped keep temperatures closer to the mid low 50s once again, we are still tracking warmer weather in our forecast ahead. Expect partially cloudy to mainly ... While some added cloud cover this afternoon helped…...
Wisconsin air quality advisory issued: Unhealthy levels expected into Thursday
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (161+ words) MADISON (WKOW) " An air quality advisory has been issued for parts of Wisconsin due to PM2.5 (red) levels, affecting numerous counties including Dane, Dodge, Iowa and Rock. The advisory is in effect from noon on Wednesday to noon on Thursday. The…...
NWS storm spotter trainings start across Wisconsin
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (231+ words) FILE - NWS storm spotter class via NWS-DFW MADISON (WKOW)" As we move into the spring severe weather season, the National Weather Service is reminding everyone of their storm spotter trainings. The free training sessions are about two hours long and…...