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Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

 

Overview

Heavy rain and thunderstorms impacted southern Wisconsin during the afternoon and evening hours on June 18, 2018. A cold front was moving southward across the state in a very saturated atmosphere. Rainfall amounts of  1 to 2 inches fell in as little as 30 minutes north of downtown Milwaukee, resulting in stalled cars in some areas. Storm total amounts were 3 to 5 inches in parts of Milwaukee and far southern Wisconsin, including Clinton and Beloit. Thunderstorms caused downed trees in some areas of Racine and Kenosha counties, as well as the Janesville area.


 

 

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