Winter Weather — Monroe, Wisconsin

2023-01-04 · Monroe, Wisconsin

Event narrative

A driver was killed when their vehicle lost control on State Highway 71 near Norwalk during the evening of January 4th. Two other individuals involved in the crash were injured, including a passenger in the vehicle that lost control and the driver of the oncoming vehicle. Light snow was reported in the area, resulting in slippery conditions.

Wider weather episode

A western Wisconsin driver died in a two vehicle accident when their car lost control on State Highway 71 near Norwalk (Monroe County), crashing into an oncoming vehicle during the evening of January 4th. Light snow was reported in the area, resulting in slippery conditions.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1075979. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.