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Areas of Showers and Thunderstorms to Start the Work Week

Areas of rain and thunderstorms are forecast Monday across the central and eastern states. Some mixed rain and snow is possible in the high Sierra Mountains. Heavy to excessive rain may bring flooding in the central Appalachians. 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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