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…
Blizzard warning for Marathon County
WAUSAU PILOT AND REVIEW Marathon County is under a blizzard warning Sunday until 6 p.m. as weather conditions continue to deteriorate in the area. The National Weather Service is predicting…
Winter weather advisory in effect Wednesday in Marathon County
WAUSAU PILOT AND REVIEW The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Marathon County as yet another storm system makes its way through the area. Snow will…
Snowfall in Wisconsin is a record breaker
WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — This week’s snow storm in Wisconsin is a record breaker for some communities. The snow total reached 15.7 inches in Wausau Tuesday, shattering the 1-day snowfall…
Sheriff: Please hold non-emergency calls, stay off roads
WAUSAU PILOT AND REVIEW Tuesday has been an exceptionally busy day for law enforcement thanks to heavy snow and difficult travel conditions, and the Marathon County Sheriff’s Department is urging…
Widespread area school closures announced for Tuesday
WAUSAU PILOT AND REVIEW The following area schools are closed on Tuesday, Feb. 12, due to inclement weather: Abbotsford Antigo Athens D.C. Everest public and private Edgar Faith Christian Academy…
