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Winter Storm to Impact the Region this Afternoon - Monday Morning

A strong winter storm moves through the region this afternoon through Monday morning. The combination of moderate to heavy snow, strong northwest winds, and falling temperatures will lead to hazardous travel conditions for much of the area. The greatest impacts in Wisconsin are expected to be along and north of I-90, while blizzard conditions are likely west of the Mississippi River. Read More >

Overview

A late season winter storm brought heavy snow across a large part of the region on Wednesday, April 18th with a wide swath of 6 to 12 inches. The heaviest snow fell across northeast Iowa, far southeast Minnesota, and southwest Wisconsin. 

Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour resulted in slick, snow covered roads for many areas. Thanks to melting and April temperatures, roads were cleared rather quickly after the heaviest snow moved out of the area. 

Radar Loop of Winter Storm
Radar loop of the storm
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