April Weather Forecast: Snow, Rain, and Severe Storms Expected

March Weather Recap

• 💨 March concluded with below-normal temperatures, ranging from the upper 30s, and winds gusting up to 20 mph.
• ☀️ Despite a snowy start, late morning and early evening brought sunshine, with temperatures in the lower 30s to lower 40s.

Upcoming Storm System

• 🌨️ A significant storm is organizing across the Western U.S. and heading towards the Great Lakes, with the highest threat of heavy snow anticipated for Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin.
• ❄️ Northeast Wisconsin can expect snow from this system, with April typically seeing around 5 inches of snow on average.

April 1st to Wednesday Forecast

• 🌅 April begins with sunshine on the morning of the 1st, followed by increasing clouds in the afternoon.
• 🌃 Snow is expected to move into Central Wisconsin by 7:30 PM and spread across the viewing area by midnight, with light to moderate intensity, potentially including bursts of heavy snow.
• 💧 By Wednesday morning, most areas will receive 1 to 3 inches of snow, transitioning to a wintry mix or rain, possibly with thunderstorms, before ending.

Wednesday Severe Weather Risk

• ⚡ Additional thunderstorms are likely Wednesday afternoon and early evening, with a slight risk of organized severe weather from the Fox Valley South and East.
• ⚠️ This severe weather could include damaging winds and large hail, alongside a soaking rain of 0.5 to 1 inch.

Late Week Outlook

• 🥶 Temperatures will turn cooler on Thursday and Friday, but will remain seasonable and quiet.
• ☀️ A stretch of quiet weather is anticipated through the upcoming weekend.