Light snow, slick roads this morning
By Shereen Siewert Expect a slippery morning commute on Tuesday as a band of light snow moves through the region. According to a special weather statement from the National Weather…
Snow, hazardous travel Wednesday, then subzero windchill Thursday
By Shereen Siewert A round of snow followed by windy and much colder weather is expected over the next day and a half as an arctic cold front surges across…
Winter storm causes dozens of crashes
By Shereen Siewert A winter storm that dumped about 6 inches of snow in the Wausau area Sunday caused dozens of crashes throughout the region, according to law enforcement. At…
Slippery morning commute for Wausau, Marathon Co.
By Shereen Siewert Morning commuters should plan on additional time Monday as many roads remain snow-covered and slippery from the snow that fell on Sunday. Clear skies and plunging temperature…
Wausau declares weekend snow emergency
By Shereen Siewert Wausau has declared a snow emergency beginning Sunday night in advance of a winter storm expected to dump several inches of heavy snow throughout the region. A…
Winter blast expected Friday into Saturday for Wausau
By Shereen Siewert A winter weather advisory has been issued for portions of central Wisconsin including Wausau and Marathon County in advance of a storm that’s expected to dump up…
Special weather statement issued for Marathon County
By Shereen Siewert A special weather statement from the National Weather Service cautions travelers to watch for snow and slippery travel conditions today and into Wednesday night. Snow will develop…
Recovery begins after storms kill 11 in Midwest, South
By The Associated Press Icy roads, deadly tornadoes, punishing waves — severe weekend weather has been blamed for 11 deaths and major damage in parts of the Midwest, South and…
UPDATE: Road reopens after Jackknifed semi reported on Hwy. 29
By Shereen Siewert As a thin glaze of ice coated roadways Thursday creating hazardous travel conditions, rescue crews and police responded to a report of a jackknifed semi tractor trailer…
Winter is here: 5 essential reads about snow and ice
Jennifer Weeks, The Conversation As cold weather settles in across North America, some communities have already started up their snowplows, while others keep watchful eyes on the forecast. Snow and…
Winter storm warning issued for Wausau, Marathon County
By Shereen Siewert Weather officials have updated winter storm predictions, upgrading what was once a winter storm watch to a winter storm warning for Wausau and Marathon County until noon…
Travel advisory: Driving not advised in Marathon County
By Shereen Siewert Drivers are urged not to travel Wednesday morning due to treacherous road conditions that led to dozens of crashes, according to the Marathon County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies…
Major North Dakota highways closed amid fall snowstorm
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — Hundreds of miles of major highways in North Dakota have been closed due to what forecasters are calling a crippling fall snowstorm. Transportation officials shut portions…
Central Wisconsin braces for late season storm
WAUSAU PILOT AND REVIEW Heavy snow, freezing rain and gusty winds in the forecast prompted the National Weather Service to issue a winter storm warning for Marathon County starting at…
Weather officials warn of possible structural damage, flooding in Wausau area
WAUSAU PILOT AND REVIEW Milder temperatures and periods of rain tonight through Thursday could result in flooding and even structural damage to homes and buildings throughout the region, according to…
Police: Black ice complicating morning travel
WAUSAU PILOT AND REVIEW The Marathon County Sheriff’s Office is cautioning motorists to exercise caution today due to potentially hazardous road conditions in some areas of Marathon County. Due to…
Weston declares snow removal emergency
WESTON — The village of Weston has declared a snow removal emergency ahead of the upcoming storm predicted to hit central Wisconsin on Saturday. The emergency is in effect from…
Portage County Sheriff’s Department assists evacuation for residents without heat
PORTAGE COUNTY, Wis. As power outages extend through Monday amid a significant dip in temperatures, members of the Portage County Sheriff’s Department are helping evacuate affected residents. The department issued…
