Polar Vortex Expected To Follow Wisconsin's Record-Breaking Snow

Record-breaking winter weather in Wisconsin will follow up with a Polar Vortex on the way this weekend.

It’ll mark the coldest temperatures have dropped in two years.

Temperatures dropped below -10 degrees Fahrenheit on January 31, 2019, setting a record low at -23 degrees, Fox 6 recalled. The state is slated to experience its next polar vortex on Sunday morning (February 7), including wind chills reaching -25 degrees.

Earlier this week, some parts of Wisconsin, including Milwaukee, experienced up to 10 inches of snow. That combined with existing snowfall to exceed 15 inches in some areas, which the National Weather Service confirmed is “more snow than we’ve seen in a decade.”

Much of central and southeast Wisconsin — including Milwaukee and Dane counties — is under a winter weather advisory, which will remain in effect until noon on Friday (February 5), according to the National Weather Service.

That means “moderate to heavy snow into middle evening, then tapering off to flurries. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with highest amounts toward central and east central Wisconsin. Blowing and drifting snow is expected tonight into Friday morning, with westerly wind gusts up to 35 to 40 MPH.”

“Plan on hazardous travel for the afternoon and evening commute,” the National Weather Service advises. “Slippery road conditions are expected. Snow will accumulate quickly, which will cause low visibility. As snow tapers off this evening, blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility through the overnight hours and into Friday morning. This may affect the Friday morning commute."

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