Prolonged, Intense Heat Wave; Excessive Rainfall in the Southern Rockies; Severe Weather in the Central US

Extremely dangerous heat will persist from the Midwest to the East Coast into late this week. Monsoonal moisture may produce excessive rain and considerable flash flooding and debris flows, especially near recent burn scar areas in New Mexico and west Texas. Severe storms are possible this evening from the southern/central Plains into the Great Lakes, and the northern/central Plains Tuesday. Read More >

See the latest snowfall reports here. Click here for a map of these reports.

Here is a list of the highest wind gusts from Monday into Monday night.

A strong low pressure system brought a complete spectrum of wintry weather to southern Wisconsin on Monday, December 28th, 2015. Most areas across southeastern Wisconsin saw a combination of accumulating snow and sleet, blowing snow and even freezing rain over the far south and east. There were even a few claps of thunder.

Radar Loop From 7 AM to Midnight

General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee observed 9.0 inches of snowfall on Monday, December 28, 2015. This set the record for December 28. The old record was 5.5 inches, set in 2007. In addition, 0.90 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation fell, which set the record for December 28. The old record was 0.67 inches, set in 1968.

Snowfall Reports: Map created at 8 PM CST Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Click on the map below for an updated image:

Southeast Wisconsin Snowfall Accumulation	Statewide Snowfall Accumulation

A passing trough of low pressure will bring light snow to southern Wisconsin today, with accumulations mainly under an inch expected. Colder air will continue to move into the region into the rest of the week, so temperatures are expected to be closer to seasonal normals as the year winds up.

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Prolonged, Intense Heat Wave; Excessive Rainfall in the Southern Rockies; Severe Weather in the Central US

Storm Summary and Snowfall Reports From Monday/Monday Night (Updated 12/30)