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Freezing Rain Ending this Morning, Severe Storms Possible this Afternoon

The threat for freezing rain ends from south to north this morning as warmer air surges northward. This warmer air may lead to a threat for severe storms later this afternoon over southwestern Wisconsin and northeast Iowa. Read More >

Overview

 

A winter storm produced a swath of snow with amounts generally 3 to 7 inches across northern Iowa into southern Wisconsin on Saturday, January 28th.

The heaviest snow fell from late afternoon through the evening, with 1" per hour rates at times. The persistent light snow throughout the day in combination with heavier snowfall rates into the evening resulted in storm total accumulations above 6" for parts of northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin.

A combination of Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories were used to alert people of the expected impact.

snow totals through 6 am Jan 20th
Snow totals through 6 am, Jan 29th

 

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