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Critical Fire Weather Concerns; Storm Tracking Across the Plains

Combination of strong winds, dry conditions and above normal temperatures will result in elevated to critical fire weather concerns for the Southern Plains and portions of Southern California. This is part of a storm system that is tracking across the central Plains with occasional snow showers and heavier snow from the Rockies through the Central/Northern Plains. 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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