Winter Weather — Dane, Wisconsin

2024-12-19 to 2024-12-20 · Dane, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Long duration snowfall results in widespread 2-5 inch accumulations countywide. Highest total of 5.7 inches observed in Madison. Slippery road conditions resulted in a fatal car crash in the town of Springfield. Another person involved in the crash was seriously injured.

Wider weather episode

An Alberta Clipper crossed southern Wisconsin, bringing a long duration of snowfall to the region. Most locations saw between 3-6 inches of accumulation, with over-performing totals during an evening band of heavy snow in east-central Wisconsin. Storm total snow accumulations in the 7-11 inch range occurred over this area, which were higher than forecast. Snow-covered roads led to multiple crashes, one of which was fatal in Dane County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1224566. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.