WAUSAU — A potentially dangerous mix of sleet and freezing rain could create hazardous travel and possible power outages across central Wisconsin late this week, according to the National Weather Service.
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon for Marathon, Langlade, Lincoln, Menominee, Shawano, and portions of Oconto and Marinette counties.
Forecasters say the system could bring 1 to 2 inches of combined snow and sleet, along with ice accumulations ranging from a quarter-inch to as much as a half-inch. That level of icing can place significant stress on trees and power lines, increasing the likelihood of downed limbs and scattered to widespread power outages…