Winter Storm in Wisconsin

Events

3,692

Deaths

40

Injuries

142

Damage

$7.6 million

• Winter Storm in Wisconsin, March 28 to 29, 20096 deaths · 4 injured · 10 eventsStrong low pressure tracked northeast from southeast Missouri to southeast Lower Michigan during the night of March 28th into the morning of March 29th. Maximum snowfall totals of 6 to 8 inches were recorded over Racine, Kenosha, and far southern Milwaukee counties.
• Blizzard and Winter Storm in Wisconsin, February 23 to 24, 20191 death · 71 injured · 52 kt wind · 28 eventsA fierce, late-winter storm produced heavy snow, freezing rain, and high winds across much of central and northern Wisconsin on February 23-24 as an area of low pressure rapidly deepened across the Great Lakes.
• Winter Storm and Winter Weather in Wisconsin, January 18 to 20, 20194 deaths · 2 injured · 17 eventsStrong low pressure moving across the Ohio River Valley spread a swath of moderate to heavy snow across southern WI. Lake effect snow contributed to the heavy snow accumulations near Lake MI. Many vehicle slide-offs and accidents occurred especially in the Milwaukee metro area.
• Winter Storm in Wisconsin, December 1 to 2, 20074 deaths · 6 eventsThe first major winter storm of the 2007-08 winter season affected all of south-central and southeast Wisconsin with a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
• Blizzard and Winter Storm in Wisconsin, February 1 to 2, 20153 deaths · 20 eventsIntensifying low pressure tracked from the central Great Plains to southeast Indiana the night of January 31st into the evening of February 1st. This resulted in a long duration winter storm and blizzard over portions of southern WI.
• Winter Storm and Winter Weather in Wisconsin, March 23 to 24, 20163 deaths · 19 eventsStrong low pressure tracked from the central Great Plains across northern IL and Lower MI, bringing snow, freezing rain, and sleet to southern WI. Heavier snow amounts were toward central WI.
• Winter Storm in Wisconsin, December 10 to 11, 20102 deaths · $1.2 million · 9 eventsA storm system began to organize across the Upper Midwest Friday afternoon, and intensified late Friday night and into Saturday as it moved across northern Iowa.
• Winter Storm in Wisconsin, December 28 to 29, 20152 deaths · $5,000 · 20 eventsA winter storm affected Southern WI as strong low pressure tracked from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to Northeast IL and Lower MI. Most areas saw 5 to 10 inches of wet snow and sleet combined, with sleet accumulations up to two inches in some areas.
• Winter Storm and Winter Weather in Wisconsin, December 16 to 18, 20162 deaths · 20 eventsA long duration snowstorm that was comprised of two rounds of snow affected southern WI during the afternoon and evening on Dec. 16th and again on Dec. 17th. The first round of snow was associated with relatively mild and moist air moving into the mid levels of the atmosphere.
• Winter Storm and Winter Weather in Wisconsin, December 3 to 4, 20132 deaths · 2 injured · 2 eventsSeveral inches of snow, along with a period of freezing rain, caused hazardous driving conditions across much of north central and northeast Wisconsin. The heaviest snow fell in far north central Wisconsin where 4 to 6 inches of snow was followed by freezing rain and sleet.
• Winter Storm in Wisconsin, December 1 to 2, 20072 deaths · 13 eventsA winter storm moved from the southern plains into the Ohio Valley, producing widespread precipitation across the Midwest. In southwest and central Wisconsin, the storm was the first of the winter season, producing a mix of heavy snow and sleet much of Saturday December 1.
• Winter Storm and Winter Weather in Wisconsin, February 9, 20201 death · 9 injured · 20 eventsA surge of relatively warm and moist air aloft and an upper level disturbance and front, brought several inches of snow to southern WI. Some areas received 6-10 inches. Snow covered roads and low visibilities resulted in many vehicle slide-offs and accidents.
• Winter Storm in Wisconsin, April 11, 20071 death · $190,000 · 19 eventsA strong winter storm affected much of south-central and southeast Wisconsin on April 11th.
• Blizzard and Winter Storm in Wisconsin, December 11 to 13, 20101 death · $50,000 · 61 kt wind · 32 eventsA strong winter storm produced heavy snow and blizzard conditions across parts of Wisconsin and Minnesota on December 11-12, 2010. A widespread snowfall of 8 to 14 inches along with frequent wind gusts over 40 mph affected much of northeast and central Wisconsin.
• Winter Storm and Winter Weather in Wisconsin, March 9 to 10, 20231 death · $70,000 · 20 eventsDeveloping low pressure tracking across the Ohio River Valley, spread a swath of moderate to heavy wet snow across southern WI. Lake enhancement brought the highest snow totals to the counties adjacent to Lake MI.
• Winter Storm and Winter Weather in Wisconsin, April 14 to 16, 20181 death · 5 injured · 17 eventsA large and slow moving low pressure area brought moderate to heavy sleet and snow to southern WI over a couple days. Light freezing rain occurred over south central WI at the beginning of the storm. Numerous vehicle slide-offs and accidents occurred including one death.
• Winter Storm and Flooding in Wisconsin, March 10 to 11, 20131 death · 2 injured · $20,000 · 8 eventsOne person was killed in a car accident after the driver lost control on snow and ice covered roads near Viroqua (Vernon County) on the morning of the March 11th. Almost a foot of heavy wet snow fell on parts of western Wisconsin from a winter storm on March 10th and 11th.
• Winter Storm in Wisconsin, November 29 to 30, 20251 death · 1 injured · $25,000 · 11 eventsA significant and prolonged winter storm moved into the region just after midnight on November 29thm bringing moderate snow for a roughly 36 hour period before exiting the region by the early morning hours on November 30th.
• Winter Storm and Winter Weather in Wisconsin, December 19 to 20, 20241 death · 1 injured · 20 eventsAn 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.
• Winter Storm in Wisconsin, February 23 to 24, 20071 death · $20,000 · 13 eventsA winter storm (first of two rounds) consisting of heavy snow with some sleet and freezing rain mixed in, left behind 6 to 8.5 inches of accumulations over several south-central and southeast Wisconsin counties.
• Winter Storm in Wisconsin, December 1, 20081 death · 2 injured · 8 eventsThe first winter storm of the 2008-09 winter season over south-central and southeast Wisconsin started during the afternoon hours of November 30th, but continued to 0400 CST in the pre-dawn hours of December 1st.
• Winter Storm and Winter Weather in Wisconsin, December 10 to 11, 20161 death · 20 eventsA long duration light to moderate snow affected southern WI as a large low pressure area tracked from the central Great Plains into the Great Lakes. 5-11 inches accumulated. Lake enhanced snow affected far eastern Sheboygan County.
• Winter Storm and Winter Weather in Wisconsin, January 22 to 23, 20191 death · 20 eventsLow pressure and a strong frontal boundary brought moderate to heavy snow to southern WI. The winter storm started with areas of freezing drizzle and light snow before the heavier snow began. Many vehicle slide-off and accidents occurred.
• Blizzard and Winter Storm in Wisconsin, December 10 to 12, 20101 death · 19 eventsA powerful low pressure system tracked across the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region during the evening hours of December 10th into the morning hours of December 12th.
• Ice Storm and Winter Storm in Wisconsin, April 1 to 2, 20261 death · 16 eventsA low-pressure system tracking through southern Wisconsin and northern Michigan brought a wintry mix of freezing rain and sleet to the region from the early morning through around midday on Thursday (4/02) before changing over to rain by the afternoon.

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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 2026-09-24.