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Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Overview


On January 14-15, 2018, a prolonged period of mainly light snow moved through the area. The snow was very fluffy in nature, with totals of 2 to 7 inches noted area-wide.

For some locations, including La Crosse, Wisconsin, this snowfall more than doubled the total snow for the winter season so far. Some minor blowing and drifting snow was noted across the open areas of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa, with several accidents attributed to the wintry weather.

A list of snowfall reports and a snowfall map are available below, with a comprehensive regional listing of snow reports also available.

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Radar loop of snow crossing the area January 14-15, 2018.
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