The first winter storm of the season moved across the region in the busy pre-Thanksgiving travel period. The storm dumped a swath of heavy snow over portions of north-central Wisconsin with accumulations generally in the 4 to 6 inch range.
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The episode as NWS ARX wrote it up.
The first winter storm of the season moved across the region in the busy pre-Thanksgiving travel period. The storm dumped a swath of heavy snow over portions of north-central Wisconsin with accumulations generally in the 4 to 6 inch range. In addition to the snow, winds gusts of 30 to 40 mph created drifting snow which further hampered travel across the region. The highest reported total was 6.5 inches in Medford (Taylor County).
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS La Crosse, WI wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Nov 26, 5:15 PM CST, 3 hours 45 minutes earlier.
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</html>Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service La Crosse WI 205 PM CST Tue Nov 26 2019 MNZ079-086>088-094-095-WIZ017-029-032-033-271100- Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo- Trempealeau- 205 PM CST Tue Nov 26 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for parts of southeast Minnesota and west central into north central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight Winter Storm Warning tonight into Wednesday. Snow will move in this evening, becoming heavy at times tonight. Travel will likely become hazardous quickly. Snow accumulations of 5 to locally 9 inches is expected by the Wednesday morning commute. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday Additional snow accumulations of an inch or two may be seen Wednesday morning along with some light freezing drizzle at times. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting into the 35 to 45 mph range will likely produce drifting of the snow and reduced visibility in patchy blowing snow. Hazardous travel is expected through the day. There are additional chances for wintry precipitation Thursday night into the weekend which could impact travel. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Any snowfall reports would be appreciated. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... Preparedness activities should continue ahead of this storm. Keep an eye on forecast trends in case there are changes in predicted snow. IAZ008-009-018-WIZ034-271100- Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Jackson- 205 PM CST Tue Nov 26 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast Iowa...southeast Minnesota...southwest and central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight Winter Weather Advisory In Effect Tonight into Wednesday. A rain and snow mix to all snow is expected to move in this evening, continuing into the overnight hours. A thunderstorm is also possible with lightning being the main hazard. Snow accumulations of 1 to locally 4 inches is expected by the Wednesday morning commute. Expect some slippery roadways. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday Light snow or freezing drizzle will continue Monday morning which may produce some slippery roadways. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting into the 35 to 45 mph range will make for some difficult travel at times. There are additional chances for wintry precipitation Thursday night into the weekend which could impact travel. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Any snowfall reports would be appreciated. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled. MNZ096-WIZ041>044-271100- Houston-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams- 205 PM CST Tue Nov 26 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for extreme southeast Minnesota and parts of west central into central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight Rain showers will develop late in the day, that could mix with snow at times tonight. A thunderstorm is also possible with lightning being the main hazard. Snow accumulations, if any, are expected to be minor. Advisories have been cancelled for this area. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday There could be some rain and snow around Wednesday morning, along with a chance for patchy freezing drizzle. It will turn windy through the day as well, with peak speeds in the 30 to 40 mph range. A wind advisory has been issued for most of Wednesday. There are additional chances for wintry precipitation Thursday night into the weekend which could impact travel. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... No action is needed at this time. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled. IAZ010-011-019-029-030-WIZ053>055-061-271100- Winneshiek-Allamakee-Chickasaw-Fayette-Clayton-Vernon-Crawford- Richland-Grant- 205 PM CST Tue Nov 26 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight A few thunderstorms are possible tonight. Lightning will be the main hazard. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday Although there could be some patchy freezing drizzle around Wednesday morning, the main story will be the strong winds that will develop. Winds of 25 to 35 mph, gusting up to 50 mph at times, are expected. A wind advisory has been issued for most of Wednesday and travel could be impacted for higher profile vehicles. There are additional chances for wintry precipitation Thursday night into the weekend which could impact travel. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... No action is needed at this time. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled. Shea
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 winter storm. Local standard time, as filed.
COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that 4 to 6 inches of snow fell across Taylor County. The highest reported total was 6.5 inches in Medford. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph created drifting snow as the storm was departing the region.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Wisconsin in 2019Every state in 2019This day in weather historyWarnings in Wisconsin, November 2019
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 864534.