"Weekend weather is a mess"
If you're looking for nasty weather, Wisconsin is the place to be this weekend.
From heavy snow to dense fog to rain to unhealthy air, we've got it all.
Let's start with southeast Wisconsin. The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory until noon. An air quality advisory is also in place until noon.
Now, moving a bit west and central, the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning from 6 p.m. today until 6 p.m. Sunday for much of central and western Wisconsin.
In the Madison area, a snow and blowing snow advisory is in effect from 6 p.m. today until 6 p.m. Sunday.
Here are some tips for driving in fog:
---Drive with lights on low beam. High beams will only be reflected back off the fog and actually impair visibility even more.
---Reduce your speed -- and watch your speedometer. Fog creates a visual illusion of slow motion when you may actually be speeding.
---Listen for traffic you cannot see. Open your window a little, to hear better.
---Use wipers and defrosters as necessary for maximum visibility.
---Use the right edge of the road or painted road markings as a guide.
---Be patient. Do not pass lines of traffic.
---Do not stop on a freeway or heavily traveled road. If your car stalls or becomes disabled, turn your vehicle's lights off, and take your foot off of the brake pedal. People tend to follow tail lights when driving in fog. Move away from the vehicle to avoid injury.
Be careful out there!
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