• ‘NEXT 12 HOURS: Freezing rain/mix winding down
• SHORT TERM: Clouds Friday, freezing rain at night to Saturday AM north
• LONG TERM: Continued cool into the middle of the new week

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – Freezing rain and rain showers will taper off Thursday evening, with fairly steady temperatures. An additional First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Friday night into Saturday morning for the northern half of the region. Freezing rain and sleet are a concern, which will lead to icy conditions and possible power outages. Somewhat better weather later in the holiday weekend.

Next 24 Hours

Freezing rain and rain showers will taper off Thursday evening. A First Alert for slippery and icy patches on the roads, especially ones which are untreated into Thursday night. Otherwise mostly cloudy Thursday night into Friday morning. Temperatures will be steady in the upper 20s to low 30s overnight into early Friday.

The Holiday Weekend

Good Friday is going to be milder with considerable cloudiness. A chance of showers later in the day. Highs in the low to mid 40s.

A First Alert Weather Day Friday night into Saturday morning. Freezing rain is expected to impact at least the nothern half of the area from Highway 29 onto the north, while a mix of freezing rain and rain showers is expected to the south. In addition, a chance of a thunderstorm in parts of Central Wisconsin. The ice accumulations could range from a light glaze south of Highway 29, to a tenth to quarter inch of ice to the north. Slick roads expected into Saturday morning, along with a risk of scattered power outages. Temps will be near freezing into Saturday morning.

Saturday has the precipitation ending in the morning, with a brisk wind through the day. A chance of snow showers north later Saturday. Highs in the upper 30s to low to mid 40s.

Easter Sunday is dry with clouds breaking for some sun. Highs in the low to mid 40s.

What’s Coming Up Next Week

Mostly cloudy Monday with snow showers possible. Highs in the upper 30s. Some sun Tuesday, high near 40. More clouds on Wednesday with a chance of rain showers. High in the mid to upper 40s. Partly sunny on Thursday and milder. Highs in the low 50s.

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