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Freezing Rain Hits Eau Claire, Creates Hazardous Travel

1/6/2026

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Eau Claire, Wisconsin, faces freezing rain late Monday into Tuesday morning, creating hazardous travel conditions.
A thin glaze of ice up to a couple of tenths of an inch is expected, especially between Highway 29 and Highway 21.
Winter weather advisories warn of slick roads, treacherous driving, and possible power outages.
Conditions are expected to improve by Tuesday afternoon as temperatures rise to 35 degrees.

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Eau Claire, Wisconsin, faces freezing rain late Monday into Tuesday morning, creating hazardous travel conditions.
A thin glaze of ice up to a couple of tenths of an inch is expected, especially between Highway 29 and Highway 21.
Winter weather advisories warn of slick roads, treacherous driving, and possible power outages.
Conditions are expected to improve by Tuesday afternoon as temperatures rise to 35 degrees.