MONROE - After a bone-chilling cold spell swept through southern Wisconsin last week, it's back to a snowstorm that dumped about five inches of snow on Monroe Thursday and left some local businesses with spring fever.
Dan Davis, assistant manager at the Swiss Colony Outlet store, said business is definitely slower.
"Anytime there is a snowstorm, all of the businesses take a hit," Davis said. "We are dedicated to be here for those who do come out in the elements."
For Swiss Colony, it's business as usual. Davis said the store still offers samples of cheese and beef logs.
Ace Hardware Manager Dave Gavigan didn't notice a rush at the store for ice melt, shovels, scrapers and other winter staples.
"I think everyone is still loaded up," Gavigan said. "It will take a bigger one than that to get them motivated. It wasn't a big enough snow forecast to scare them."
However, Dallas Cecil, Green County Highway Commissioner, preached caution when driving on the roads today.
Cecil said all 278 miles of county roads and 127 miles of state highways have been plowed and salted several times Thursday, but there is still a track of snow on many roads.
Cecil said the five inches of fluffy snow will be drifting and make driving conditions challenging.
"The challenge is going to be the wind," Cecil said. "The wind will be a problem. Use extreme caution. If you don't have to go out, don't go."
Every school district in the area closed school, or had early releases due to the snowstorm. The Green County YMCA Golden Gators swim team had their practice canceled, as well.
Traffic on the Square was slowed due to the snow. Monroe City Street Department Supervisor Tom Boll said the challenge was keeping up with the snow and keeping the lanes around the Square drivable.
Boll said the 73 miles of city streets were plowed, Thursday.
"They are drivable," Boll said. "There are some slippery spots because of the continuous snow. People can get around if they are smart and use their heads."
Don Martin, owner of Martin's Sporting Goods, had several ice fisherman stop by to stock up on bait.
"I guess you can't stop the diehards," Martin said.
Russ Brown, owner of Pancho & Lefty's restaurant, said business was a little slower for a Thursday. Brown said most of the customers were people who work around the Square or residents who live close by. Pancho & Lefty's did enjoy some walk-in traffic.
"It's a little challenging to park on the Square right now," Brown said. "It's a good little joint to come hide in and watch the snow."
Cecil said depending on when the wind hit, he expected county plows to be finished by 6 p.m. Thursday. Cecil said county and state plows would be back out by 4 a.m. today.
According to the National Weather Service, another inch of snow was expected Thursday night along with wind gusts 20 to 30 miles per hour. Temperatures Thursday night were expected to be as low as 10 degrees below zero.
The bitter cold is expected to linger. The National Weather Service is calling for flurries today with a high of 11 degrees and wind chills between 5- to 10-below zero.
Boll said he would be up at 2 a.m. today to evaluate the road conditions and any additional accumulation.
Dan Davis, assistant manager at the Swiss Colony Outlet store, said business is definitely slower.
"Anytime there is a snowstorm, all of the businesses take a hit," Davis said. "We are dedicated to be here for those who do come out in the elements."
For Swiss Colony, it's business as usual. Davis said the store still offers samples of cheese and beef logs.
Ace Hardware Manager Dave Gavigan didn't notice a rush at the store for ice melt, shovels, scrapers and other winter staples.
"I think everyone is still loaded up," Gavigan said. "It will take a bigger one than that to get them motivated. It wasn't a big enough snow forecast to scare them."
However, Dallas Cecil, Green County Highway Commissioner, preached caution when driving on the roads today.
Cecil said all 278 miles of county roads and 127 miles of state highways have been plowed and salted several times Thursday, but there is still a track of snow on many roads.
Cecil said the five inches of fluffy snow will be drifting and make driving conditions challenging.
"The challenge is going to be the wind," Cecil said. "The wind will be a problem. Use extreme caution. If you don't have to go out, don't go."
Every school district in the area closed school, or had early releases due to the snowstorm. The Green County YMCA Golden Gators swim team had their practice canceled, as well.
Traffic on the Square was slowed due to the snow. Monroe City Street Department Supervisor Tom Boll said the challenge was keeping up with the snow and keeping the lanes around the Square drivable.
Boll said the 73 miles of city streets were plowed, Thursday.
"They are drivable," Boll said. "There are some slippery spots because of the continuous snow. People can get around if they are smart and use their heads."
Don Martin, owner of Martin's Sporting Goods, had several ice fisherman stop by to stock up on bait.
"I guess you can't stop the diehards," Martin said.
Russ Brown, owner of Pancho & Lefty's restaurant, said business was a little slower for a Thursday. Brown said most of the customers were people who work around the Square or residents who live close by. Pancho & Lefty's did enjoy some walk-in traffic.
"It's a little challenging to park on the Square right now," Brown said. "It's a good little joint to come hide in and watch the snow."
Cecil said depending on when the wind hit, he expected county plows to be finished by 6 p.m. Thursday. Cecil said county and state plows would be back out by 4 a.m. today.
According to the National Weather Service, another inch of snow was expected Thursday night along with wind gusts 20 to 30 miles per hour. Temperatures Thursday night were expected to be as low as 10 degrees below zero.
The bitter cold is expected to linger. The National Weather Service is calling for flurries today with a high of 11 degrees and wind chills between 5- to 10-below zero.
Boll said he would be up at 2 a.m. today to evaluate the road conditions and any additional accumulation.