Winter Weather in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Winter Weather February 18, 2026 – February 19, 2026 · Eau Claire, Wisconsin

What the National Weather Service wrote

Light snow and gusty winds produced 1 to 2 inches across the county and periods of reduced visibility below one mile. CoCoRaHS observers measured 2.5 inches of snow 5 miles SW of Eau Claire and 1.9 inches 5 miles NW of Eleva.

The wider storm

A stacked surface low was located over northeastern MN. An area of deformation developed across the Dakotas and moved slowly through Minnesota into western Wisconsin. Forcing within the mid-levels allowed for moderate to heavy snow to fall across portions of western WI.

The highest snowfall measurements were observed mostly in western Pierce County, with 5.7 inches 3 miles south of River Falls. Otherwise, the surrounding counties mainly observed 1 to 2 inches of snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1317845. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

Tornadoes near your address

See every tornado that passed near a place you know, measured to its path.